Annamarie Brogan presenting as cheque for €1,625 to Maureen Jordan and Laura Dorrian of The Donegal Down Syndrome Association. The money was raised at an Easter Coffee morning held in the links hub in Creeslough. Creeslough native Annamarie has raised thousands of euro for various charities over the years and helps organise the very popular […]
COMMENT: Time to do something about overfilled bins in our towns and villages
By Sabrina Sweeney The sight of cans, bottles and plastic bags full of waste dumped in fields and along country verges is an ongoing problem in Donegal. It’s not just recreational rubbish; big items such as microwaves, toasters and mattresses can often be seen strewn over the beautiful landscape. Advertisement Even at the Bring Bank […]
Big interest in first Darkness into Light in Burtonport
BURTONPORT will host its first ever Darkness into Light this May and some 100 people have already registered to take part. The local event takes place on Saturday, May 11 starting at 4.15 am at the Burtonport Community Centre. Organiser Aoife McGarvey explained to the Donegal News this week that there used to be a […]
Donegal man’s portrait is unveiled in Stormont
THE Donegal born former Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly had his portrait unveiled in Stormont on Tuesday. DUP member William Hay, who is Lord Hay of Ballyore was born near Milford and after a 20 year battle, he was granted a British passport earlier this year. Lord Hay is a prominent member of the […]
Improvement works swing into action at pier
WORK has now commenced in earnest for the €4.6 million refurbishment of Rathmullan Pier with contractors, Donegal County Council and the local community group working together to ensure minimal disruption for visitors and locals in the seaside village. This week boats tied up to the pontoon, which connects to the pier, were lifted out of […]
Upset after GAA Club’s new car park is vandalised
By Dionne Meehan KILLYGORDON’S Red Hughes GAA Club has urged the public to “respect” their grounds after vandals “tore up” their newly resurfaced car park on Wednesday night. Taking to social media today, Red Hughes GAA club said at 10.10pm on Wednesday night a vehicle entered their newly resurfaced car park and tore up the […]
Gravity of missed outpatient appointments at LUH revealed
by Louise Doyle MORE than 1, 800 patients did not attend their outpatient appointment in Letterkenny University Hospital in the first three months of this year. Last week we revealed how 102 patients failed to show up for their outpatient appointment in LUH in the week beginning April 8. Advertisement But the gravity and scale of […]
Young boy experienced psychological difficulties after being bitten by dog
A YOUNG boy suffered bite marks after being attacked by a dog, Letterkenny Circuit Court heard. He had also endured psychological difficulties as a result and became reluctant to go outside the family home. The plaintiff was awarded €20,000 at Tuesday’s sitting of the court. Advertisement Aged eight at the time of the incident, the boy was […]
€37 million Ballyshannon Community Hospital official opening
THE new Ballyshannon Community Hospital will not be fully operational until the end of the year but the local community will today celebrate its official opening. The hospital has cost €36.7 million to develop and has already been functioning, as it has been opening up on a phased basis. There are 52 long-stay and 20 […]
Donegal Gardaí and Coast Guard aim to stifle drug trade
AGAINST the backdrop of significant drug busts recently in Donegal, gardaí are seeking closer cooperation with the Killybegs Coast Guard in an effort to stem the flow of narcotics into the county. Members of the force met with Coast Guard personnel yesterday with a view to expanding Coastal Watch in Donegal. Last July, cocaine with […]