GARDAI say its “too early” to comment on speculation surrounding the sudden death of an 18 year-old man at his home in Stranorlar on Monday evening.
Letterkenny could be one of just two maternity hospitals in west
REPORTS are emerging that suggests maternity services could be axed in Mayo, Roscommon and Sligo hospitals and transferred to Letterkenny General Hospital as well as University Hospital Galway.
Gardai investigating sudden death of Stranorlar teenager
GARDAI in Ballybofey are investigating the sudden death of an 18 year-old man at his home in Stranorlar yesterday evening.
Art Scene: Jewellery inspired by mother Peggy
IN THIS week’s Art Scene Zara McDaid introduces us to textile artist Maggie Roarty, the Letterkenny woman behind the bespoke label, Peggy Mulqueen.
‘All denominations will be accommodated in new arrangements’- Chaplaincy Team
FOLLOWING ongoing media speculation regarding the plans for a Catholic Chapel at Letterkenny General Hospital, members of the Chaplaincy Team met yesterday.
New EU fisheries fund good for Donegal – Higgins
THE new €6.5 billion European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) will be of great benefit to Donegal fishermen, according to Jim Higgins, MEP for Ireland Midlands North West. The fund will go to the fisheries and aquaculture sectors in the EU from 2014 to 2020. Negotiations to cut a deal on the EMFF had broken […]
Smoky coal ban has made Letterkenny cleaner – Council
THE reduction in air pollution in Letterkenny can be directly attributed to the introduction of the smoky coal ban in the town last year, according to Donegal County Council.
Ian Molloy to run for Fianna Fail in Glenties area
Ian Daniel Molloy has been re-elected as Chairperson of Donegal South West Ógra Fianna Fáil for a second term. He is one of four candidates declared to contest the Fianna Fáil selection convention to run in the six seater Glenties Electoral Area for the Local Elections on May 23rd.
Go ahead for another Letterkenny gaming arcade
A DECISION by Letterkenny Town Council to grant planning permission for a ‘gaming arcade’ at Ballyraine has been rubber stamped this week by An Bord Pleanála (ABP).
‘Paddy’ swaps tent for a roof over his head
A HOMELESS man has spoken of his delight at having the luxury of a soft bed to lie on after spending more than a year-and-a-half living in a tent near the centre of Letterkenny.