TODAY will be mostly cloudy to begin with outbreaks of rain and drizzle along with mist patches. It will brighten up this afternoon with crisp sunny spells developing. Highest temperatures of 12 to 15 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be largely dry with clear spells to begin. Cloud amounts will tend to increase from the north […]
Making a difference to their patients’ lives – LUH staff members are honoured
THREE outstanding staff members at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) have been acknowledged for the difference they make in their patients’ lives. At a ceremony in the hospital on Friday, Laura Sweeney, Pauline Ferry and Claire McBride were chosen to receive a ‘DAISY Award’ after being nominated by co-workers and patients. The DAISY Award is an […]
ATU to host annual Careers Fair in Letterkenny
ATLANTIC Technological University (ATU) will host its annual Careers Fair on Monday, October 20 from 12 noon to 3pm in An Dánlann Hall on the Letterkenny campus. The event will bring together more than 60 employers from a wide range of sectors, with additional organisations continuing to register in the lead-up to the fair. Participating […]
BreastCheck calls on women in Donegal to go for their first screening mammogram
BreastCheck, Ireland’s free national breast screening programme, is encouraging women in Donegal to come for their first appointment. A BreastCheck mobile unit is currently in Donegal Town, providing free breast screening to women. Most women are automatically registered with BreastCheck and are invited by age 52 or 53. Dr Alissa Connors, BreastCheck Lead Clinical Director, […]
HIDDEN FROM VIEW: How trade and location mapped the formation of Letterkenny
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A new feature on the stories behind old or forgotten buildings, landmarks and places in our community By Paul Bradley AT 400 years, the ‘town’ of Letterkenny is not that old, but people have been in the area for longer, largely drawn by the convenience of Lough Swilly (which once extended as far as New […]
Donegal’s Atlanfish named Seafood Exporter of the Year
THE Irish Exporters Association (IEA) announced the winners of the 2025 Export Industry Awards on Friday night, with Donegal’s Atlanfish announced as Seafood Exporter of the Year. Atlanfish is a leading Irish processor and exporter of premium cooked shellfish, specialising in ready-to-eat crab products for the retail and food service sectors. Based in Carndonagh, their […]
Catch Michael Harding during a busy week at the Balor
THE Balor Theatre in Ballybofey hosts five events this week – three as part of the Frances Browne Literary Festival as well as a concert by highly regarded trad group 3 on The Bund and a visit by Ulster comedian Mark McCarney. Wednesday, October 8 sees a performance by 3 On The Bund – a […]
Irish Entertainment Awards 2025: A night of glamour in Bundoran
BUNDORAN is set to sparkle this autumn as the Irish Entertainment Awards 2025 takes centre stage at the prestigious Great Northern Hotel on Wednesday, October 29. This highly anticipated event promises an unforgettable celebration of the very best in Irish music, television, radio and entertainment. The Irish Entertainment Awards 2025 will feature a stellar line-up of […]
Glenveagh staff shortages ‘threatening west Donegal’s tourism reputation’
A WEST Donegal councillor has called on the National Parks and Wildlife Service to take immediate steps to fully reopen tours of Glenveagh Castle seven days a week. Staffing shortages have forced the castle to close two days a week, on Mondays and Fridays. A spokesperson for the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, […]
Call for action on dredging issues in harbours
By Chris Ashmore AN INISHOWEN councillor has called for “immediate action” to be taken to ensure that dredging is undertaken to keep Donegal County Council controlled harbours free of silt in order to enable boats to berth at all tide levels. Currently the Council has an annual budget of €250,000 for dredging but there are various […]