Finn Valley ABC’s Jason Quigley has won a silver medal at the European U23 Championships – and fights for gold tomorrow.
Vomiting bug prompts visitor ban at LGH
DUE to the presence of the Winter Vomiting Bug, no visitors will be allowed to visit Letterkenny General Hospital (LGH) at this time in order to help curtail the spread of infection.
Shock as sister of Erin Gallagher also takes her own life
THE East Donegal community has again been plunged into shock following the tragic suicide of a 15 year-old girl, just over a month after the death of her sister Erin Gallagher (13).
Armed robbery at Burt Post Office
By Cronan Scanlon
GARDAI are appealing for witnesses to an armed robbery at Burt Post Office which took place yesterday (Thursday) morning.
Local fish farms hit by sea lice
By Cronan Scanlon
THE highest recorded levels of sea lice on farmed fish in Ireland were found on two Donegal fish farms in recent months, it has emerged.
Retention of coastguard stations a victory for common sense – TD
FINE Gael TD for Donegal North East, Joe McHugh, has today (Wednesday) welcomed the recommendation by the Minister for Transport and Toursim, Leo Varadkar TD, to continue with the coastguard services from Malin Head and Valentia Island coastguard stations, describing the move as a victory for common sense.
Mother forced to take child to hospital as no ambulance driver available
SINN Féin TD Pearse Doherty has expressed ‘shock and outrage’ after a mother was forced to drive her unconscious child to Letterkenny General Hospital (LGH) in her own car with a paramedic in the back.
Bravery awards for Donegal gardai
TWO Donegal Gardai, based in Sligo, have been presented with national bravery awards for their actions in rescuing a drowning man from a river.
Bundoran RNLI warn of bogus collector
BUNDORAN RNLI Lifeboat are today (Monday), November 19, warning members of the public to be aware of a man dressed in a Santa suit claiming to be doing a collection on behalf of the organisation in the local area.
‘Battle of the Hills’ as Donegal take on Harps in unique challenge
2012 All-Ireland champions Donegal face their stiffest challenge yet on Friday-week, November 23rd – when the Sam Maguire winners cross the sporting codes for a game with a difference!