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Donegal people to have say in new Derry radiotherapy unit

CANCER groups and members of the public in Donegal will have an opportunity to express their views on the planned new Radiotherapy Unit at Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry.

Father of four released on bail over alleged assault

A FATHER of four from Enniskillen has been released on bail after being charged with allegedly seriously assaulting the doorman of a Letterkenny pub.

Derry man due in court over attack on door man

A DERRY man is to appear at the District Court tomorrow morning (Monday) to be charged in connection with a serious assault on a bouncer in Letterkenny on Saturday night.

Donegal couple support ‘Happy New Ear’ campaign for daughter Taylor Beth (2)

IF YOU had the ability to treat blindness, would you only cure one eye? This is the comparison campaigners for the State to provide funding for two implants to deaf or partially deaf children and adults in Ireland are making. Alison and John McFadden, Letterkenny, are members of the Happy New Ear campaign which is petitioning for signatures to present to Minister for Health, Dr James Reilly TD, asking him to provide funding for bilateral Cochlear implants for deaf children in Ireland.

Clampdown on drivers with faulty lamps

DONEGAL gardai set-up a number of checkpoints around the county on Wednesday and Thursday nights to raise awareness of the dangers of defective, broken, missing or inappropriate use of vehicle lighting.

Leak on roof of An Grianán Theatre

STEPS are being taken to rectify a leak issue in the roof of An Grianán Theatre in Letterkenny. The Director, Ms Patricia McBride, has confirmed there has been a problem but stressed there is no health and safety issue at present.

Five hurt after car overturned at bridge

FIVE occupants of a car had to be treated in hospital after their car overturned on impact with a bridge on the outskirts of Letterkenny.

Protest held outside McEniff hotel in Dublin

OVER 60 held a protest outside a Dublin hotel on Saturday to highlight widespread anger at the recent alleged racist comments against Travellers made by Donegal councillor.

Father of Gallagher sisters vows to help tackle cyber-bullying

THE FATHER of two Donegal sisters who took their own lives has spoken for the first time on how his daughters’ deaths have left him consumed by guilt.