CALLS have been made for the Health Service Executive (HSE) to develop new research and education facilities at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH). The call was made by Councillor Gerry McMonagle, who said expanding the facilities would have the potential to attract more trainees and increase LUH’s ability to attract and retain staff. At Tuesday’s meeting of […]
Protest tomorrow to “remind the NSPCA we’re still here”
By Eilisha Devlin CAMPAIGNERS for Save the Donegal Animal Centre will gather tomorrow at the gates of the Donegal NSPCA Animal Rehabilitation Centre at 3pm. The Ballyare-based centre closed its doors in September after the withdrawal of The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA). Advertisement The closure of the rehabilitation centre, which cared […]
Planning granted for redevelopment of Creeslough explosion site
PLANNING permission has been granted for a new filling station close to the site of the Creeslough tragedy, where 10 people died in an explosion in October 2022. Donegal County Council yesterday approved the plans, lodged by the owners of the original site. The planning permission includes demolition of an existing dwelling and construction of a […]
Work-to-rule leaves HSE unable to track ambulance handover delays at LUH
AN ongoing work-to-rule dispute has left the Health Service Executive (HSE) unable to track ambulance handover delays at Letterkenny University Hospital. More than 1,000 ambulances arrive at the hospital each month on average, with many experiencing significant delays before patients can be handed over, the Regional Health Forum West has heard. At Tuesday’s meeting, Sinn […]
Raphoe man charged with burglary to stand trial
A RAPHOE man is to stand trial charged with burglary. Patrick McDaid (41), 334 Railway Road, is charged with burglary at 322 Coneyburrow Estate, Lifford. The alleged offence occurred on November 18, 2019. Advertisement Solicitor Rory O’Brien told the court that the Book of Evidence was served upon him that morning by Garda Pauline Doherty […]
Historical annual walking weekend website launch
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With the 34th Tulach Beaglaoich walking weekend fast approaching, the committee are delighted to announce that they will be launching a new website in the Sean Bheairic on Tuesday, March 31 at 7.30pm. This website will mean that walkers can book online, it will give up to date information on their walks, the history of […]
Over 650 bed days lost to delayed discharges at LUH
OVER 650 bed days were lost to delayed discharges at Letterkenny University Hospital in the past six months, the Regional Health Forum heard at its meeting on Tuesday. The figures were revealed in response to a question by Councillor Gary Doherty. The HSE also reported that, this week, 38 patients who were medically fit for […]
Féile Scoildrámaiochta Uladh in Amharclann an Ghrianáin
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Cuireadh 26 dráma ó achan chearn de Chúige Uladh i láthair ag Féile Scoildrámaiochta Uladh in Amharclann an Ghrianáin aréir. Bhronn an moltóir Mícheál Ó Meallaigh ainmniuchán ar 12 acu chuig an Fhéile Náisiúnta ar an Mhuileann gCearr i mi Aibreáin. Ba Scoil Adhamhnáin, An Luinnigh leis an dráma le Manus Ó Duibhir ‘Tír na nÓg […]
Calls to end geo-blocking of audiences in the North
A Donegal TD, has today challenged Tánaiste Simon Harris to end the geo-blocking of RTÉ content from viewers in the North ahead of Ireland v Czechia World Cup play-off tonight. Pearse Doherty TD said it is unfair that Irish citizens in the North will be shut-out from watching Ireland’s biggest international soccer match in years […]
Letterkenny man jailed for nine months for theft
A LETTERKENNY man has been jailed for nine months for the theft of power tools and a bicycle. Dean Kelly (29) of 92 Glenwood Park, appeared before the local district court this week via videolink. Kelly is currently serving a custodial sentence for a burglary offence. Advertisement He is charged that he stole a bicycle and […]