THREE of Donegal’s best-known musical acts are taking to the stage in Derry tomorrow night (Saturday) for a unique show.
Sharp rise in psychiatric admissions
BY C.J.MCGINLEY ADMISSIONS to psychiatric care in Donegal have seen a sharp increase of almost twenty per cent. Figures just released following a report from the Activities of Irish Psychiatric Units and Hosptials show there were 601 admissions in Donegal. Depression, schizoprenia and alcohol abuse were the three highest reasons for admissions for treatment. Over […]
Woman (93) rescued from pub fire
LOCAL firemen are been described as ‘heroes’ after saving the life of a pensioner following a fire at a pub
Villagers announce Guildhall concert
VILLAGERS fronted by Conor O’ Brien shall take to the stage in the newly refurbished and beautiful interior and surroundings of the Guildhall in Derry next month. The gig, which marks the band’s first gig proper in the North West city will take place in the main hall and the date to pencil in your diary is Friday, December 13.
Donegal man’s wife and triplet daughters star in Australian TV ad
A CASTLEFINN man said this week he is not disappointed at being left out of a television advertisement seen by millions in Australia which features his beautiful wife and their triplet daughters – because of his accent.
Earagail Arts receives award for Customer Service Excellence
DONEGAL’S Earagail Arts Festival was presented an Excellence in Customer Service award from Customer Service Excellence (CSE) Ireland this afternoon.
Garda investigation into Killygordon dog attack is ‘ongoing’
GARDAI are expected to interview a local man suspected of owning two bull terriers who attacked and killed a family pet in the Killygordon area last weekend.
Massey world record attempt
VINTAGE tractor enthusiasts are aiming to break a world record in Donegal next year. The Ferguson World Record Challenge is to take place in Burt on September 20-21.
Donegal Hospice to treat children
THE Donegal Hospice is to allocate €180,000 a year towards the treatment of terminally ill children in Donegal.
Letterkenny’s Gina Grant is Donegal’s 2013 Carer of the Year
FOLLOWING an unprecedented number of applications for the 2013 Carers of the Year, The Carers Association is delighted to announce Letterkenny’s Gina Grant as Donegal’s Carer of the Year 2013. Gina is the mother of six children, two of whom have special needs.