IN DONEGAL, two households are taking on a bold challenge in Slán go Feoil. The new four-part series begins on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player on Monday, March 16 at 8.30pm and follows a group of devoted carnivores as they give up meat for an entire month. In Gaoth Dobhair, Fr Brian Ó Fearraigh, beloved […]
Man arrested for intoxication 40 yards from his house
A MAN has been fined for being intoxicated in a public place, 40 yards from his home. Letterkenny District Court heard how gardaí received a report of an intoxicated man on February 14 of this year. When they arrived at the scene, gardaí found Michael Connors (52) of 8 Canal Road, Letterkenny, in an intoxicated […]
Fresh Take: Minister’s lack of sensitivity does little to help grieving families
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On October 7, 2022, ten people lost their lives when an explosion destroyed the service station and apartment building in Creeslough. It was one of the darkest days Donegal has known in recent memory. Since then, bereaved families have lived with not only overwhelming loss, but the long and exhausting wait for answers as a […]
Letterkenny University Hospital launches Renal Home Therapies Service
LETTERKENNY University Hospital (LUH) has introduced a new Renal Home Therapies Service, offering patients with chronic kidney disease stage 5 the option to carry out peritoneal dialysis (PD) in their own homes. Peritoneal dialysis is a form of renal replacement therapy that allows patients to take an active role in managing their treatment at home. […]
Letterkenny University Hospital issues visiting update ahead of busy weekend
In advance of a busy weekend in Letterkenny University Hospital, all visitors are asked to be extra vigilant for signs and symptoms of Norovirus (winter vomiting bug). The hospital is advising people not to visit a patient in the hospital if they are unwell, if they have had diarrhoea and or vomiting. “You should postpone […]
Protest over ‘unacceptable’ Buncrana Community Hospital works delay
A protest will take place tomorrow at 4pm at Buncrana Community Hospital, where members of the public will gather and line the paths around the nursing unit to peacefully demonstrate the strength of feeling within the community at the delay in works at the hospital Councillor Joy Beard has expressed deep frustration and anger following […]
Call for parking spaces in Milford
Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council is being asked to secure funding this year for the development of Council-owned land on Kilmacrennan Road, Milford. Cllr Declan Meehan wants the council to provide for much-needed parking spaces in that area, and to address ongoing congestion and illegal parking issues. In response to his motion, Cllr Meehan was told […]
People in Donegal urged to ‘consider all care options’ this bank holiday
HSE West and North West is advising people in Donegal to be aware of their healthcare options this St Patrick’s Day Holiday weekend. If you do get sick this bank holiday weekend, there are a number of healthcare options available; plan ahead, know your options and stay safe. Dermot Monaghan, HSE Healthcare Manager, Donegal said […]
Proposed forum to help tackle Letterkenny’s traffic problems
by Chris Ashmore A new forum is being proposed to discuss starting and finishing times for people working with Letterkenny’s biggest employers, and also for those attending places of education, with a view to seeing if changes could help in alleviating some of the town’s chronic traffic problems. The forum is the brainchild of the […]
Cruise ships could soon be destined for Rathmullan
By Chris Ashmore RATHMULLAN could be lining itself up to get a slice of the massive European cruise business which is worth more than €1.7 billion annually. Last year a major €4.6 million refurbishment project was completed at the pier at the seaside village and Donegal County Council’s Tourism Unit is now actively promoting the […]