THE woman behind Donegal’s Cannabis Social Club has vowed to expand the organisation in a continued drive to have whole plant cannabis legalised for medicinal purposes. Candice Faulkner was speaking as she marked the second anniversary the club, which she founded in November 2015. Her commitment comes just weeks after this newspaper […]
A5 announcement a ‘brilliant day for Donegal’
WORK on the A5 dual carriageway will begin in early 2018, an announcement that has been described as a ‘brilliant day for Donegal’. Donegal TD Joe McHugh warmly welcomed this morning’s announcement that the road, which has been in the pipeline for over a decade, will definitely go ahead. “This is a brilliant day for […]
Black Friday and Cyber Monday warning – Gardai
December 2016 saw an increase of 15.4% in online purchases2 with over 50% of Irish people shopping online3, most of whom purchased or sold goods and services with no difficulty. However, in a small number of cases difficulties do arise and fraud results in users losing money or having their credit/debit card details being compromised. […]
Black ice on roads as temperatures drop
A national snow and ice warning came into effect this morning with temperatures reaching close to freezing in Donegal. Icy roads were reported across the county, particularly in Letterkenny. Black ice was reported in areas of Manorcunningham and on the N13 Letterkenny/Derry road as well as on roads leading into Buncrana. Met Eireann said scattered […]
Underdogs Naomh Colmcille ready for Ulster Final
Naomh Colmcille manager Ryan McKinley is pleased that his side have been handed the underdogs tag once again, as they prepare for their Ulster Junior Club Football Championship final on Saturday night.
McHugh and Motherwell chasing Scottish League Cup glory
Motherwell captain Carl McHugh insists that his side won’t just be there to make up the numbers
Senior doctors warn that patients will die at LUH
The Department of Surgery has requested extra operating lists as they feel that two operating lists a week is the norm for a general surgery.
Six hundred leave Letterkenny hospital over three years
These latest figures come amid reports of low morale and ongoing industrial relations problems within the Health Service Executive.
Appeal over missing kitten from Letterkenny
THE Animals in Donegal AID Sanctuary is trying to locate a kitten that has been missing since Tuesday from the Letterkenny area. The kitten named Tiberius was homed by the charity six months ago in the Glencar area. He is a tabby with white on his neck and around his nose. If anyone has any […]
Buncrana pier inquest told driver was over the limit
The inquest into the death of Sean McGrotty, who died in the Buncrana pier tragedy last year, has heard that he had a blood alcohol level of 159mg.