IN guidance issued last Friday, all primary schools will implement new policies that ban the use of, and access to, smartphones during the school day. The direction to schools comes as part of national guidance on phone use issued by Helen McEntee, Minister for Education. Having three kids in primary school myself, I fully support this […]
Fine for woman who put LUH staff in fear
A WOMAN who put staff in the emergency department of Letterkenny University Hospital in a state of fear has been fined. Letterkenny District Court this week heard how on April 25 last at 11.48pm Patricia Gallagher (56) attended LUH with minor injuries. However, while there, Gallagher, with an address of Avondale House, 11 St Eunan’s Court, Letterkenny, began causing […]
Breaking: Young boy hospitalised after being struck by a car in Ramelton
By Dionne Meehan A YOUNG boy has been taken to Letterkenny University Hospital after he was struck by a car in Ramelton. Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of the collision which took place on Chapel Road in the town earlier this evening. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: “The pedestrian, a male […]
Road closure following collision in Ramelton
By Dionne Meehan EMERGENCY services are currently at the scene of a road traffic collision in Ramelton. The Tank Road is closed from the Main Street as far as the Cup and Saucer. Diversions are in place. Advertisement Gardaí have urged motorists to use an alternative route. More to follow.
Plans lodged for 20 apartments in Oldtown
by Louise Doyle PLANS have been lodged for the construction of 20 apartments in Oldtown, Letterkenny. Applicant R.I Scott Construction Limited is seeking planning permission from Donegal County Council for the proposed development. Advertisement The proposed plans comprise construction of a three-storey apartment block (A) containing six apartments, and a four-storey apartment block (B) containing 14 […]
Newly-elected Cathaoirleach wants return of in-person council meetings
By Dionne Meehan THE newly-elected Cathaoirleach of the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District Cllr Martin Harley said he is looking forward to the year ahead. Having been elected to Donegal County Council 16 years ago, this is Cllr Harley’s third time chairing his local electoral area. Advertisement Describing it as a “great honour”, he now looks forward […]
An Bord Pleanála refuse Creeslough redevelopment
Planning permission for the redevelopment of a site in Creeslough where 10 people lost their lives in 2022 has been refused. An Bord Pleanala has overturned Donegal County Council’s decision to grant permission for the development of a shop and filling station on the site. Ten people were killed in the Creeslough explosion in October […]
Anger after €29m spent on outsourcing elective and day surgeries
by Louise Doyle THERE was further upset on the health front this week when it emerged €29 million was paid out to private hospitals in two years in a bid to address waiting lists locally. The National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) paid out the funds for elective in-patient and day-case surgeries in 2023 and 2024. Advertisement The […]
FRESH TAKE: The Donegal Rally – something we should all be very proud of
By Sabrina Sweeney IT’S rally weekend in Donegal so brace yourself for noise, crowds, petrol fumes and the pure, unfiltered buzz of it all. Love it or loathe it – and most people at least secretly love it – the Donegal International Rally is hard to ignore. There’s excitement, pride, and a deep-rooted sense of […]
Ó Baoill back in the side as Donegal prepare for visit of Louth
DONEGAL have made one change to their starting 15 as they prepare to welcome Louth to Ballybofey for Sunday’s All-Ireland preliminary quarter-final (4pm). Dáire Ó Baoill is back in the half-forward line. The Gaoth Dobhair man came off the bench and kicked a wonderful two pointer as Donegal defeated Mayo in Dr Hyde Park last […]