by Louise Doyle WINTER pressures, respiratory infections and the recent cold snap have driven up capacity levels at Letterkenny University Hospital, with every available bed in use and elective surgeries postponed. One hundred and seventy people presented to the hospital’s emergency department on Monday, 54 of whom arrived by ambulance with a significant number arriving […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday morning, January 9
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Mary Gilroy, Sligo, Galway and Donegal Carmel Ann Doocey, Bundoran and Mayo Advertisement Eamonn Boyle, Glenties Nora (Hannah) Taylor, Wicklow and Malin Hugh Ward, Kilmacrennan and Burtonport Mary Varilly, Dublin and Dungloe Nancy Robinson, Newtowncunningham John Antony Quinn, Ballybofey William McGlynn, Cloghan Eileen Patterson, Lifford Terence Ferry, […]
Updated list of school closures throughout Donegal
Below is a list of school closures throughout the county. School closures in Donegal: Glenmaquin National School Advertisement Little Angels Loreto Letterkenny Lurgybrack National School Woodlands National School St Bernadette’s Special School St Columba’s College Stranorlar St Mary’s Stranorlar Gaelscoil Adhamhnáin Letterkenny Loreto Milford Mulroy College Milford Community Playgroup Illistrin National School St Eunan’s College […]
Gardaí investigating the discovery of a body at a vacant property in Burnfoot
INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing after a body of a man was discovered at a vacant property in Burnfoot yesterday afternoon. A garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí in Buncrana are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the death of an adult male following the discovery of a body at a vacant property in Dundrain, Burnfoot, at approximately 2.30pm […]
Weather: Bitter cold day with widespread frost
THIS morning will be bitterly cold with widespread frost, ice and patches of freezing fog, all of which will persist in some areas all day. Most areas will be dry with bright or sunny spells. Some scattered wintry showers can also be expected. Advertisement Highest temperatures of -1 to 3 degrees. Tonight will be extremely […]
Two work-related fatalities in Donegal in 2024
TWO people died in workplace fatalities in Donegal last year, according to provisional data published by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) published yesterday. The country recorded its lowest ever rate of work-related fatalities in 2024, as data shows 33 people lost their lives in work-related incidents in 2024 – a reduction of almost a quarter on […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, January 8
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Nora (Hannah) Taylor, Wicklow and Malin Hugh Ward, Kilmacrennan and Burtonport Advertisement Mary Varilly, Dublin and Dungloe Nancy Robinson, Newtowncunningham John Antony Quinn, Ballybofey William McGlynn, Cloghan Daithí Harvey, Letterkenny Eileen Patterson, Lifford Terence Ferry, Dublin and Dunfanaghy Margaret Sharkey, Kincasslagh Bernie McDonagh, Ballyshannon Kathleen Glackin, Ballybofey […]
Updated list of school closures throughout Donegal
LOW temperatures and overnight frost is continuing to hamper travel conditions around the county this morning. Below is a list of school closures throughout the county: School closures in Donegal: Advertisement Dromore National School Gleneely National School Killygordon Playschool Monreagh National School Little Angels Special School Learn’N’Play Preschool Newtowncunningham Community Playgroup St Eunan’s National School […]
Donegal Credit Unions urge vigilance amid rising fraud
Credit Unions in Donegal have issued a warning amid a rising fraud threat by an organised criminal gang targeting their members. In a message shared by Lifford and Letterkenny Credit Unions, as well as a number of others across Donegal, they say an organised Irish criminal gang, purporting to be a representative of a Credit […]
Dangerous driving incidents in Falcarragh
GARDAÍ are investigating incidents of dangerous driving involving a number of vehicles in Falcarragh. The incidents occurred on Falcarragh Main Street, between 11.30pm on Tuesday, December 24 and 00.30am the following morning. Dash cam footage is being sought by gardai. Any relevant information should be passed on to Gardaí in Milford on (074) 9153060 or via […]