COUNCILLOR Jimmy Kavanagh has asked Donegal County Council to consider the use of ‘smart technology’ to monitor the county’s life buoy rings. This would enable them to be alerted immediately to any life rings that are removed so they can act immediately to replace them, he said. “I have had reports from members of the […]
CCTV footage being examined after fight in Letterkenny
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An investigation has been launched into the incident which took place on Friday, May 28, between 4pm and 5pm.
New online booking system for Covid-19 tests in Donegal
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The HSE has started the roll-out of a new online booking system for Covid-19 tests. From today, Tuesday 1st June 2021, people living in the vicinity of the Letterkenny test centre will be able to log on to the online system and book their Covid-19 test up to 24 hours in advance. Work is currently […]
New Deputy Principal at St Eunan’s College
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PAURIC O’Donnell. Pauric has recently been appointed Deputy Principal of St Eunan’s College, Letterkenny. He joins Damien Mc Croary (Principal), Siobhán Melvin (Deputy Principal) and Colm Mc Fadden (Deputy Principal) as part of the Senior Management Team. Pauric is a past pupil of St Eunan’s College (1993 – 1999) and returned to the College as […]
Long Delays at the Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital
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Patients needing urgent care will be prioritised.
Hobby turns into business for Downings alpaca farmers
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WHAT was once a hobby has turned into a new business venture for Rita and Trevor Wilson who are opening an alpaca farm and visitor experience in Downings. After realising the potential for agri tourism in Donegal the couple began to build up their herd and now have 21 of the furry creatures with females […]
Iconic Milford Church is 60-years-old
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ST PETER’S Church in Milford, which was designed by the famous architect Liam McCormick, turns 60 years old today. Due to the pandemic the milestone will be marked with a simple mass led by Fr Stephen Gorman this morning with plans for a celebration next year. Fr Gorman told the Donegal News that the church itself […]
Local lottery players urged to check their ticket
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A Donegal lotto player has hit the crossbar – coming up just one number short of last night’s €2 million jackpot. They instead matched five numbers and the bonus to share with a player in Meath a prize fund of €38,957. The Donegal winner purchased their ticket on Sunday in Gallagher’s, Cotteen, Derrybeg. Advertisement The […]
New deputy principal appointed to Raphoe school
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SHANE McArt has been appointed as the new Deputy Principal of Deele College, Raphoe. Shane will now join the Senior Management Team of Mr Joe Boyle, Principal, and Ms Carmel Mulligan, Deputy Principal. Deele College, based in Raphoe, has a school population of more than six hundred students, with a teaching staff of about fifty […]
Services remain limited in wake of cyber attack
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A spokesperson said the priority of the HSE remains the safety and essential maintenance care of its patients and support services.