LETTERKENNY was one of the most overcrowded hospitals in Ireland in December. New figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) show that 834 people were admitted without a bed last month. Only Limerick, Cork and Galway were worse off in terms of being able to accommodate patients. Advertisement INMO General Secretary Phil Ní Sheaghdha said […]
Water curfew introduced for Lettermacaward
IRISH Water and Donegal County Council are advising customers on the Lettermacaward public water supply that night time restrictions are essential to maintain a daytime supply. Following operational difficulties at the treatment plant and a noticeable increase in water usage on the network, the restrictions will be in place from 8pm each night until 7am […]
Mary Whoriskey recognised for her tireless charity work
MARY Whoriskey’s charitable endeavours have been recognised with a Gala Retail Inspiration Award. The Whoriskey family has been lighting up Kerrykeel with their Christmas lights display for 17 years. Since the switch was first thrown the impressive illuminations have raised an incredible €94,000 for charities including Letterkenny Breast Care Unit, Friends of the Hospital, the Acquired Brain Injury Unit and the Irish […]
‘You’re welcome in Mullachdubh any time Jamie lad’
HOLLYWOOD superstar Jamie Foxx has been told there is a pint in the barrel for him in Bonner’s Bar, Mullachdubh. The invite was extended by Edward Gillespie when the pair shared a drink to mark the Oscar winner’s birthday. Edward works with his son Benny, founder of Black Castle Scenery, a company that builds sets for film […]
Lifford store sells €50,000 Euromillions ticket
LOTTO players in the Lifford area are being urged to check their tickets after a local store sold a golden ticket. Old Daly’s was among ten shops across the state to sell Euromillions tickets worth €50,000 each. Three of the other winning tickets were bought in Dublin with players in Kildare, Louth, Cork, Tipperary, Westmeath […]
Hospital choir to perform at Christmas concert
LETTERKENNY University Hospital Choir will play an important role in the HSE’s Christmas Concert which takes place today (Wednesday) from 4pm to 5.30pm. This year marks the fifth HSE Christmas Concert staff choir event and the third to be delivered virtually. The event, which will be hosted by the HSE’s health and wellbeing team, will […]
Traffic disruption expected at Pte Rooney’s funeral
It is anticipated that the funeral procession will then arrive in Newtowncunningham between approximately 1pm and 2pm.
Private Seán Rooney to be buried in Donegal
THE body of Irish UN peacekeeping soldier Seán Rooney has been returned to his family after being repatriated from Lebanon. The Newtowncunningham man died while on active service when his convoy came under attack in Lebanon. Private Rooney’s funeral will be held on Thursday at Holy Family Church in Dundalk. The funeral mass will begin […]
‘Together for Creeslough’ concert sold out
THE star-studded concert to thank those involved in the aftermath of the Creeslough tragedy is officially sold out. Details of the January 30 concert ‘Together for Creeslough’ were announced at a press launch at the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny on Wednesday and tickets went on sale at 9am on Saturday morning. Within twelve hours, […]
Remains of Private Seán Rooney to be repatriated from Beirut
THE remains of Private Seán Rooney will be brought home today by the Irish Air Corps CASA aircraft. There will be a solemn UN ceremony held to honour Pte Rooney in Beirut Airport prior to his departure, following which he will be brought to Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel. His remains will be reunited with his family […]