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1.4million euro award for seven-year-old Gleneely girl

The High Court has approved an interim settlement of €1.4m in the case of a seven-year-old Gleenely girl who was brain damaged after a failure to diagnose a serious medical condition in her mother in the days before her birth. It is believed to be the first case of its kind.

Patient’s distress at second cancellation of operation in Letterkenny

TODAY on Barrscéalta on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta, Donegal man Tony Mac Ruairí spoke from Letterkenny General Hospital (LGH) where he has presented himself twice in the last month for a scheduled operation that was cancelled on both occasions.

Donegal County Childcare prompt review of supports for working families

A national research report commissioned by Donegal County Childcare has succeeded in prompting a review of national childcare funding schemes for working families.

Car sales in Donegal rise in 2014

FIGURES just released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show that new car sales in Donegal are up by 29 per cent, so far this year.

Cope to contest European seat

SITTING MEP Mr Pat the Cope Gallagher has confirmed he is to seek a Fianna Fáil nomination to contest the forthcoming European elections.

Soldier on explosives charges further remanded in custody

A 29-years-old soldier facing explosives charges has been further remanded in custody.

Council seek help finding Carndonagh vandals

STAFF at Donegal County Council are today counting the cost of another spate of vandalism over the weekend at Barrack Hill Park in Carndonagh.

New Emergency Department at LGH open to patients next Wednesday

MINISTER for Health James Reilly TD was back in Letterkenny today to re-open the €22 million Emergency Department (ED) he officially opened just under a year ago.