THE HSE-run sexual health (GUM) clinic in Letterkenny General Hospital treated almost 900 new patients since it opened in September 2011, up to September 2013.
John Downey will not be prosecuted
A Donegal man accused of killing four soldiers in the 1982 IRA Hyde Park bombing will not be prosecuted because he was given a guarantee he would not face trial.
Council unites on policing judicial inquiry
ALL of the political parties in Donegal united in supporting a motion for a judicial inquiry into policing in the State, this week.
Tempers flare at council again
A MAJOR political spat erupted this week over an innocuous appointment to the new Donegal Education and Training Board.
Hope yet for Rockhill Army Barracks
THERE is still hope Rockhill Army Barracks on the outskirts of Letterkenny will be bought by Donegal County Council despite a clear indication from management the clear priority is to purchase Lifford Barracks only at this stage.
New Bishop of Derry Diocese appointed
POPE Francis has appointed Bishop Donal McKeown, a native of County Antrim, as the new Bishop of the Derry Diocese which encompasses parts of Donegal. He fills the role vacated by Bishop Seamus Hegarty who retired for health reasons in November 2011.
No conviction for Tyrone man who threw stool at Letterkenny bar maid
A TYRONE man who threw a stool over the counter at bar maid during a stag night in Letterkenny, escaped a criminal conviction at this week’s sitting of the District Court.
Further charges may be brought against Irish Army soldier
FURTHER charges may be brought against a member of the Defence Forces who is charged with being in possession of explosives.
It’s Arthur’s Day..and Night in Donegal this weekend
IT COSTS €600 (at least) for the privilege of taking part and will take the best part of 24 hours to complete and has been billed as the toughest endurance event Ireland has ever hosted.
Glasgow’s Friel Sisters bring music back to West Donegal
A NEW album recorded by three talented Glasgow sisters in their West Donegal home has been receiving rave reviews on the Irish traditional music scene.