By Róise Collins NEW crime statistics for Donegal have revealed a 111 per cent increase in the number of offences of driving while over legal alcohol limit recorded in the county when compared to the same period the previous year. The latest crime figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) revealed there was a 35 […]
North West News Group appoints Richard McClean as new CEO
NORTH West News Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Richard McClean as Chief Executive Officer. Mr McClean will take responsibility for shaping the future strategic direction of the company, working across its well-established newspaper and digital titles – the Ulster Herald, Tyrone Herald, Strabane Chronicle, We Are Tyrone, Fermanagh Herald, Donegal News and […]
Letterkenny gas substation plans close to national school appealed
by Louise Doyle PLANS for a gas substation close to Lurgybrack National School given the green light by Donegal County Council have been appealed to An Cóimisiún Pleanála by a resident, on the grounds of the potential impact she says the development will have on children, farming operations and the environment. Donegal County Council granted planning […]
Letterkenny Reunion video screening tomorrow night
A YEAR on from last year’s wonderful Letterkenny Reunion, a special video of the celebrations will be shown at the Station House Hotel tomorrow night, Friday. The two-hour long video has been meticulously edited from hours of footage to showcase the highlights of what were a fantastic four days of events in Letterkenny in August […]
Minister to officially open new Jim Lynch Community Building
THE new €1.4m Jim Lynch Community Building at Letterkenny Community Centre is set to be officially opened today (Thursday) by the Minister for Social Protection and Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary. As well as facilitating public events, meetings and functions, the new facility incorporates two new state-of-the-art dressing rooms […]
Martin’s plea to help find a home
By Dionne Meehan SIX months after a collision that killed his brother, and left himself with life-changing injuries, Letterkenny man Martin Gallagher now finds himself homeless. A funding shortfall has stalled vital accessibility works on his home and family members are now trying to help him find alternative accommodation. Advertisement On St Patrick’s Day, Martin […]
Donegal COPD patients benefit from CARE virtual ward
THE initiative in Donegal is changing how Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is managed, delivering significant clinical and economic benefits while empowering patients to manage their condition at home. The Community and Acute Respiratory Excellence (CARE) Virtual Ward (CVW) is a 20-bedded remote care model funded by the Sláintecare Integration Fund. It was launched in […]
Weather: Mainly dry day with good spells of sunshine
THIS morning any mist or fog patches will clear to leave a mainly dry day with good spells of sunshine and the chance of an odd light shower. Highest temperatures of 14 to 17 degrees in light to moderate winds. Tonight will be dry and mostly clear with a few mist and fog patches developing. […]
The day a Donegal GAA star was bitten by a rabid fox
By Aoife Doherty 25 YEARS ago this week Donegal GAA star Ryan McHugh featured in the Donegal News – but not for his Gaelic football talents. McHugh, aged six, was the victim of an animal attack while holidaying in America with his family. Advertisement Read the full article below Kilcar boy was bitten by fox […]
Gardaí and Tusla probe alleged incident in local pre-school
By Róise Collins AN investigation has been launched by An Garda Síochána and Tusla following an alleged incident in a pre-school in Donegal which resulted in the injury of a young child. The details of the incident have not been disclosed. However, gardaí confirmed they are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the child’s injuries. […]