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 […]
All nine sitting Sinn Fein councillors seek re-election
Selection conventions will get underway in the coming weeks but the party’s executive council has already met to decide its strategy.
Irish Water should avail of ‘golden opportunity’
Works are due to commence shortly between the Polestar Roundabout and the Dry Arch roundabout as part of a multi-million euro project.
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 […]
Super Blood Wolf Moon to be visible on Monday morning
EARLY risers across Donegal will have the rare opportunity to see a total eclipse of the moon which will take place on Monday morning.
On a mission to save the honey bees of Donegal
A DONEGAL-based natural bee-keeper is on a mission to provide suitable housing for honey bees across the country and is seeking help in compiling a map of bee colonies in the region.
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 […]
Gaoth Dobhair sports clubs to share €50,000 funding
Gaoth Dobhair Golf Club and Chumann Peil Cheiltigh Ghaoth Dobhair benefit from more than €40,000 grant support
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 […]