DONEGAL TD Charles Ward has challenged the government in the Dáil over seriously and terminally ill residents living in defective concrete homes. He revealed that Housing has responded only with generic letters that ignore medical urgency and offer no practical support. Ward highlighted constituents with severely reduced lung capacity, elderly residents with heart conditions and dementia, […]
Minister urged to approve Dermatology Consultant post at LUH
A LOCAL councillor has criticised the National Clinical Lead for Dermatology’s decision not to approve a consultant dermatologist position at Letterkenny University Hospital. Professor Anne Marie Tobin reportedly refused to sanction the post, despite rising waiting lists and the need for Donegal patients to travel to Sligo for treatment. She stated that a standalone dermatology […]
Unprecedented demand for next week’s Ghostlight Sessions at The Balor
THERE is an unprecedented demand for tickets for next week’s Ghostlight Sessions – The Balor, Ballybofey’s monthly original music night which has been running since 2017. As is the norm, this month’s Ghostlight Sessions features three artists, each playing a 30 minute set of original music. Glasgow singer-songwriter Michael McGovern will headline, with Galway hypnotic […]
Fuel Allowance extended to Working Family Payment recipients in Donegal
MORE people in Donegal will be eligible for the Fuel Allowance from next week, according to Letterkenny councillor Jimmy Kavanagh. The Fuel Allowance is a weekly payment of €38 to help households with heating costs between September and April each year. From next Thursday, the payment will be extended to those in receipt of Working Family […]
Services at LUH not impacted by Middle East conflict
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SERVICES at Letterkenny University Hospital are not currently affected by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the HSE has said. Yesterday marked the fifth day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran. The joint US-Israel attack on Iran has triggered retaliatory strikes across the Middle East, including on countries hosting US military bases. Strikes have hit […]
Spectacular production of Come from Away set to land in Letterkenny
AUDIENCES in Donegal are set for a treat next week when the Tony winning musical ‘Come from Away’ is brought to life in An Grianan Theatre by Letterkenny Musical Society – and there is plenty of outstanding talent on stage for a spectacular show that is smarter, funnier and far more moving than audiences ever […]
Darcy Walsh is determined to build on Glór Tíre momentum
Darcy Walsh may not have reached the Glor Tíre Grand Final, but she continued her county’s proud tradition of continually reaching the knock-out stages of Irish Country Music’s premiere TV show. Darcy, from Dungloe, appeared on the long-running, hit TG4 music programme last night delivering an impressive tribute to her idol Dolly Parton by performing […]
Revealed: HSE spend on interpreters at LUH
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LETTERKENNY University Hospital spent more than €500,000 on interpreters in 2025, we can reveal. Figures provided to the Donegal News from the HSE through a request under Freedom of Information (FOI) law shows how much was spent on interpreters at LUH last year. The FOI states that the total expenditure on interpreting for LUH in 2025 and inclusive […]
Fuel costs surge across Donegal
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THE Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is bracing for a rise in requests for assistance, as fuel costs surge across Donegal. Locally, the price of 500 litres of home heating oil has skyrocketed by over €200 in just a matter of days, while diesel is creeping close to €2 per litre at some filling […]
Letterkenny and District Pipe Band perform at Peace Proms in SSE Arena
MEMBERS of the Letterkenny and District Pipe Band proudly performed at this year’s Peace Proms concert at the SSE Arena Belfast on Sunday. The Peace Proms Concert, organised by Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland, is more than just a performance, it’s a movement that promotes peace, unity and friendship through music. Established as a cross-community initiative, […]