Debt collection fees double at LUH


THE AMOUNT spent on debt collection services at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) has more than doubled in the last three years, the Donegal News can reveal. Figures provided through a Freedom of Information request show that last year almost €18,000 was spent on debt collectors to recoup patient’s hospital bills. This is more than double […]


Homeless initiative appeals for Donegal volunteers


AN initiative that provides sanitary products to homeless women is calling for volunteers to help it branch out into Donegal. The Homeless Period Ireland initially started out life as a solely Dublin-based organisation. Due to demand however it is now helping homeless women and women in crisis in ten counties. And the woman behind the […]


Jason Black Named Donegal Person of the Year


LETTERKENNY man Jason Black has been named Donegal Person of the Year 2018 at an event in Dublin this evening. The announcement was made by the chairperson of the Donegal Association Dublin, Kevin McFadden. Mr Black, an endurance athlete, becomes the 41st recipient of the Donegal Person of the Year, succeeding the 2017 recipient, former […]


Donegal’s Sudanese community to hold protest tomorrow


MEMBERS of Letterkenny’s Sudanese community will gather this weekend in protest at the actions of their government back home. There is growing unrest in the north east African country and dozens of people have lost their lives in recent days during anti-government demonstrations. The Sudanese government has put the death toll at 19 but Amnesty […]


Tributes paid to the late Danny O’Donnell


MEMBERS of Termon GAA Club have spoken of their deep shock and sadness at the sudden passing of club chairman Danny O’Donnell. Mr O’Donnell passed away on Sunday.  “The news of the death of our chairman Danny O’ has cast a heavy shadow over our community and our GAA Club,” said members. Advertisement “Over the […]