by Louise Doyle THE process of equipping Lettermacaward Health Centre is delaying the reopening of the surgery. The practice has been closed for renovation works, with patients attending Glenties Primary Care Centre in the interim. Advertisement In a statement to the Donegal News, the HSE confirmed renovation works at Lettermacaward Health Centre have been completed, but […]
Man arrested following incident at Dungloe Post Office
A man was arrested in connection with an incident at the Post Office in Dungloe on Friday. There were reports of a disturbance on the premises at around lunchtime and the Post Office closed to the public soon after. It’s understood a customer became agitated and began threatening staff. Advertisement Gardaí last evening confirmed that […]
Elderly woman targeted in unsavoury incidents
by Louise Doyle THE son of an elderly woman targeted in a series of unsavoury incidents has called on whoever is responsible to desist from their cruel behaviour. Eamonn McGinley has told of how his mother, Madge, has been left heartbroken after precious family photographs were defaced in recent weeks. Advertisement The vandalised photos, were part of an exhibition […]
Almost €43,000 paid out for slips, trips and falls
by Louise Doyle CLAIMS totalling almost €43,000 for slips, trip and falls have been paid out by Donegal County Council this year. Figures obtained by the Donegal News show that 54 people were paid compensation so far in 2024. The total amount of claims paid out amounted to €42,458. Advertisement Fifty-five slip, trip and fall claims have […]
Donegal players pay Christmas visit to Paediatric Ward at LUH
Members of the Donegal GAA team paid their annual Christmas visit to the Paediatric Ward in Letterkenny University Hospital this afternoon. They met with patients, their families and the hard-working staff to sprinkle a little festive magic. The children were presented with selection boxes and footballs, kindly sponsored by Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure. Advertisement […]
Calls to add additional lane at Mountain Top
By Róise Collins CALLS have been made to introduce an additional lane at the Mountain Top to ease traffic congestion coming into Letterkenny. Queues of traffic climbing the road toward the George Boal Roundabout from Illistrin has become a familiar sight for commuters travelling from west Donegal toward Letterkenny. Advertisement Independent councillor Micheál Choilm Mac […]
Uisce Éireann investment secures Stroove’s water supply
UISCE Éireann has provided customers in Stroove with another reason to celebrate this festive season, with the successful installation of 4.5km of new water mains which will ensure a more secure water supply for the seaside town. This significant project, which was completed in recent weeks, will reduce the instances of bursts and water outages […]
Public urged to be extra vigilant of smishing fraud
GARDAÍ have urged the public to be extra vigilant of smishing (text message) fraud this festive season. This comes after numerous banks and financial institutions have reported that they are experiencing very high levels of smishing. Rather than placing links within the fraudulent text, fraudsters are issuing phone numbers for customers to ring in order […]
Final Christmas posting dates with An Post
THE final dates for posting Christmas cards and parcels are in the coming days, and An Post is reminding customers to get down to their local post office this weekend to ensure delivery in time for Christmas. Customers have until Saturday, December 21, to send their final parcels within the Republic of Ireland and until […]
Gardaí urge motorists to slow down on National Slow Down Day
TODAY is the final National Slow Down Day of the year and as thousands of people take to Irish roads this weekend to make the journey home for Christmas, An Garda Síochána are asking the public to please support the initiative by slowing down. Additional traffic can be expected on the roads from today and […]