THE HSE decision to cancel transportation for people with disabilities to disability day service units is leaving families in distress, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator Nikki Bradley, said that the HSE needs to provide alternative transport arrangements when last minute cancellations occur. “It has been confirmed that almost 40 people with disabilities in […]
Taoiseach makes first official visit to Derry
By Rebecca Crockett TAOISEACH Simon Harris will make his first visit to Derry as leader where he is expected to mark ongoing cross-border cooperation between Derry, Tyrone, and Donegal. The Fine Gael leader will announce €7.6 million from the Shared Island Fund to link the Wild Atlantic Way with the Causeway Coastal route in the […]
Letterkenny University Hospital relaunch Patient and Family Experience Group
by Michael Lockhart A NEWLY formed voluntary group is working with staff to improve services in Letterkenny University Hospital for patients and their families. The group is currently developing a number of new initiatives at the hospital. Advertisement Sean Murphy, LUH Hospital Manager, has spoken of his appreciation of the work of the volunteers. He said […]
Pat the Cope ‘stepping out’ to take back his seat
by Evelyn Cullen HAVING been selected at the party convention on Thursday night in the Clanree Hotel in Letterkenny as one of two candidates to contest the next general election for Fianna Fáil, Pat the Cope Gallagher is optimistic that he can win back the Dáil seat he lost in 2020. He will run alongside Minster […]
Weather: Dry today with sunny spells
THIS morning, any mist or fog will clear quickly leaving a dry day with sunny spells. As the afternoon approaches, it will become a little cloudier with perhaps the odd spot of drizzle at times along the coast. Highest temperatures of 12 to 21 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be largely dry with clear spells. Lowest […]
€24,000 worth of suspected cannabis seized in Letterkenny
INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing after gardaí seized €24,000 worth of suspected cannabis and €7,000 cash in Letterkenny earlier this month. As part of Operation Tara, uniformed gardaí searched a residence in the Letterkenny area on September 6, 2024. One man was arrested but has since been released without charge. Advertisement The drugs seized will now be […]
Catherine and Paul’s dream wedding where friendship turned into forever
By Tara McCormack THIS WEEK, Donegal News celebrates the wedding of Catherine Mac Intyre and Paul Murphy, both from Letterkenny, who recently celebrated their big day at the stunning Mount Errigal Hotel. Their love story is one built on years of friendship, and their wedding day was nothing short of spectacular, filled with heartfelt moments, […]
Donegal students’ education affected by poor transport links – survey
By Rebecca Crockett OVER half of students in Donegal say they have been affected by poor transport links across the county, according to a survey by the Irish Second-Level Students’ Union (ISSU) on Tuesday. The survey asked 470 students across Donegal about their opinions on transportation in their area with 54.1 per cent of respondents […]
Much loved Dungloe sporting figure retires after almost two decades
By Dionne Meehan DONEGAL Sports Partnership’s Chief Executive is set to retire at the end of the month after 18 years of service. Dungloe man, Myles Sweeney, has spent almost two decades evolving Donegal Sports Partnership to where it is today. Advertisement When Myles began the role in 2006 after a lengthy career with Donegal […]
Call for more rural routes to be gritted
COUNCILLOR Declan Meehan called on Donegal County Council to include rural public transport routes in the winter gritting programme in order to ensure “an efficient and dependable public transport system for those areas serviced by a licensed provider, whether through Local Link or private providers”. The councillor told members that with the dearth of taxis in the […]