A FRESH call has been made by the Mica Action Group (MAG) for Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien to meet with defective concrete block affected homeowners in a public meeting. In an open letter, the group stated it has been over a year since members requested a public meeting with Minister O’Brien to discuss concerns about the […]
Letterkenny’s Wild Rovers to perform at Féile Thrá Lí this weekend
LETTERKENNY’S Wild Rovers Music Group are currently making their way to Tralee ahead of their performance at Féile Thrá Lí tomorrow. Féile Thrá Lí is the street festival that runs in conjunction with the Rose of Tralee International Festival. A spokesperson from Wild Rovers said: “We’ve been invited to take part in the official opening […]
HSE responds to Fahan Health Centre story
THE Health Service Executive have said they will continue to engage with local community representatives to allay any concerns with regard to the provision of the Public Health Nurse service to the Fahan area. The HSE was responding to a story in the Monday edition of the Donegal News which referred to changes in the […]
Donegal weather: Met Éireann predict a pleasant weekend following a mix bag of conditions this week
By Tara McCormack After a week of unpredictable weather, including both storms and sightings of the northern lights across the county, Donegal is set to enjoy a relatively calm and pleasant weekend. According to Met Éireann, the next couple of days will be mostly dry conditions and sunny spells. Advertisement On Friday, Donegal, like much […]
Zero tolerance at Summer Sessions in Letterkenny – gardaí
by Louise Doyle A ZERO tolerance approach to disturbance to residents, businesses and parking infringement offences will be in place during Summer Sessions Letterkenny, gardaí have warned. The four-day music extravaganza event kicks off today with headliners Kneecap. Advertisement Fresh from their hugely successful Box Office opening night of their biopic film of the same name, […]
HSE concerned over spike in measles cases in Donegal
By Tara McCormack The HSE and the Department of Public Health have expressed significant concern regarding the recent surge in measles cases. Over the past four weeks, an alarming number of new cases have been reported, particularly in the North Donegal area. Advertisement Public Health Consultant, Dr. Anthony Breslin, highlighted the troubling situation, noting that […]
Death of Kathleen Doherty
THE death has occurred of Kathleen Doherty (née McCrory), 7 Ard Colmcille, Letterkenny. Ms Doherty passed away peacefully at Archview Lodge Nursing Home, Drumany, Letterkenny on Tuesday, August 13. Kathleen’s remains will be reposing at her late residence on Thursday, August 15 from 12 noon until 10pm, with rosary at 9pm. Advertisement Requiem Mass will […]
Funeral arrangements confirmed for Sinead Fisher
THE death has occurred of Sinead Fisher, 31 Coylin Court, Ramelton. Sinead passed away peacefully at the Donegal Hospice surrounded by her loving family and friends on Tuesday, August 13. The Ramelton woman was well-known in her local community and also in Letterkenny. She enjoyed a highly successful career at Letterkenny University Hospital where she […]
Revenue seize €390,000 contraband in Donegal and Dublin
Revenue officers seized contraband worth approximately €390,000 during the course of numerous unrelated operations in Dublin and Donegal.