Up to 50 public patients from across the West of Ireland will undergo revolutionary new robotic-assisted prostatectomy surgery in the Galway Clinic this year as part of an agreement with the West / North West Hospitals Group with support from the HSE National Cancer Control Programme.
Gaoth Dobhair spirit runs deep for Donegal ahead of All-Ireland semi-finals
Chris McNulty on the nine Gaoth Dobhair players heading for Croke Park on Sunday…
Twenty new jobs as Aldi opens in Ballybofey
DISCOUNT giant Aldi opened its new store at Chestnut Road, Ballybofey, today creating 20 new full and part-time jobs in the process. It brings to six, the number of stores they have in Donegal.
Donegal motorists warned of ‘petrol stretching’
REVENUE officers have warned Donegal motorists to be wary of cheap fuel following reports of illegal “petrol stretching.”
Heritage Week – free demonstration on place name mapping system
AS PART of national Heritage week, Donegal County Council is showcasing a unique system where members of the public can centrally record old local place names and features from their home computer, using high-tech mapping.
Last chance to nominate Donegal Carer of the Year
THE Carers Association is calling for final nominations from people across Donegal to nominate their chosen Carer of the Year. There are over 7,433 family carers in Donegal caring for older people, people with disabilities, terminally ill and those with special needs.
Local protest in Glenties calling for urgent replacement of collapsed bridge
MORE than 50 locals held a protest in Glenties on Monday evening to highlight the urgent need for a bridge which collapsed more than four years ago to be replaced.
Local teenager to launch CD in aid of diabetes charity
A LOCAL girl who wrote a song about diabetes when she was just thirteen will launch her first CD next week.
Back to School – Reminder for motorists and all road users
WITH the new school year beginning this week motorists are being urged to take extra care when driving near schools around the county.
An Grianán hosts three-day youth theatre summer workshop
A FREE three-day summer workshop for teenagers and young adults was hosted by Letterkenny Youth Theatre at An Grianán Theatre last week.