Due to essential mandatory staff training, the HSE Nursing Service on Tory Island will be unavailable on Sunday, October 19. A HSE spokesperson said: “This is part of a planned programme of bespoke island nurse training called “ALERT Training”. The training, which focuses on the management of deteriorating patients, is mandatory for all Island Nurses […]
Tourism Business Clinics set to benefit operators throughout Donegal
FÁILTE Ireland, together with Donegal County Council’s Tourism Unit and Local Enterprise Office Donegal, will host five business clinics across the county in November. The clinics mark a further collaboration between the three bodies to assist both new and existing businesses to diversify into the tourism industry. The joint initiative will offer opportunities to discuss […]
‘This road is not safe’
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A ST Johnston business owner has launched a petition calling on Donegal County Council to urgently make safe a dangerous road close to her premises. Alice Lynch, of Maggie’s Tavern, a popular family run bar in Carrickmore, said frustration is building among drivers who use the Back Lone Road, between Carrickmore and Reteen.St The road is an […]
Fr Damien takes up new appointment in St Johnston
Fr Damien Nejad pictured at St Baithin’s Church in St Johnston, which is in the parish of Taughboyne. The popular priest took up his new appointment recently, which includes Newtown and Killea. Fr Damien is Chaplain to St Eunan’s College and national schools in Letterkenny. Photo Brian Mc Daod.
Fundraising draw in aid of Drumoghill Chapel restoration raises over €100,000
THE Drumoghill Chapel Restoration Committee is delighted to announce that their recent fundraising draw raised a total of €104,222.33 in aid of the restoration of Drumoghill Chapel. The draw, which featured €30,000 in cash prizes, took place recently at the Manor Resource Centre and marked the culmination of over 20 weeks of dedicated fundraising efforts. It […]
Credit union in Donegal fined after anti-money laundering law breach
THE High Court has confirmed a Central Bank sanction imposed on a Donegal-based credit union found to be in breach of anti-money laundering legislation. High Court president Mr Justice David Barniville on Monday confirmed a fine of more than €36,000 imposed on Swilly Mulroy Credit Union, the Irish Times reported. The judge noted the credit union accepted […]
Weather: Mainly dry today with limited sunny spells
TODAY will be mainly dry and cloudy with limited bright or sunny spells along with the possibility of the odd patch of mist and drizzle. Highest temperatures of 12 to 14 degrees. Tonight will be cloudy but dry with some patchy drizzle and mist. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 8 to 11 degrees.
‘Carl was just so loved’
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A sponsored walk in memory of Carl Henderson is to take place, marking six months since the father-of-three died while climbing Errigal
Artist donates painting to hospital in gesture of thanks
A FORMER patient at Letterkenny University Hospital who returned with a gift of a painting, said she wanted to share a small piece of beauty as a way of saying thanks for the care she received. Artist Vivienne Byrne Baruch paid a visit back to the hospital on Friday to present her painting in appreciation for […]
New footpath works causing problems for passing motorists
LARGE vehicles are experiencing difficulties on parts of the Downings to Carrigart road where a new €500,000 footpath is being built, members of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council have been told. The issue was raised by Cllr. Liam Blaney who said there had been claims that the kerbing had narrowed the road too much. He added […]