OVER €20,000 has been raised in the space of four days for a Newtowncunningham woman battling Motor Neurone Disease. Originally from Sligo, Olivia Robb’s diagnosis has led to significant and immediate challenges for her family, emotionally, practically and financially. Working as a member of staff in Penneys, Letterkenny for the past 30 years, Olivia’s vibrant personality […]
Recycling drive may not make Cents for small retailers
TODAY, County Donegal introduced the largest environmental initiative of its kind since the 2002 plastic bag levy, and it’s already attracting some harsh criticism from smaller retailers. Consumers purchasing drinks in plastic bottles and cans will now incur an additional fee of 15c to 25c, varying by container size. Upon returning the empty container, they […]
Letterkenny DJ Rebūke gets booked for Coachella
By Dionne Meehan LETTERKENNY DJ Rebūke (aka Reuben Keeney) is set to make his debut at one of the biggest music festivals in the world as he joins the Coachella line-up for 2024. Set to perform in front of 125,000 people in the Colorado Desert in California this April, the standout star said this opportunity […]
Farmers to stage tractor protest on Letterkenny dual carriageway
FARMERS from across Donegal will stage a peaceful protest this evening along the dual carriageway in Letterkenny. The protest by Donegal IFA is being held as part of a nationwide action in support of farmers protesting in other EU countries such as Germany, France, and Belgium. Farmers will meet in their tractors at 7pm along […]
Alcohol Forum Ireland to hold Letterkenny briefing tomorrow
THE Sale of Alcohol Bill could pose ‘enormous’ risks to children’s rights in Ireland, a Letterkenny-based charity has warned. A briefing by Alcohol Forum Ireland to be held in Letterkenny tomorrow (Friday) will stress to politicians in Donegal how the government’s ‘pursuit of a night time economy that increases access to alcohol will be retrogressive […]
Grant of €365,000 for organisations in the Donegal Gaeltacht
THREE organisations in the Donegal Gaeltacht are set to benefit from a grant of up to €365,136 announced by the Minister of State for the Gaeltacht, Patrick O’Donovan T.D today. The Minister of State approved a grant of up to €255,000 or €85,000 per year for Oideas Gael over three years to assist the organisation […]
LUH among most overcrowded hospitals in the country last month
LETTERKENNY University Hospital (LUH) was among the five most overcrowded hospitals in the country last month. Over the first month of the year there were 709 people awaiting beds in LUH, averaging out at around 23 per day. This compares to just 247 patients waiting on beds ten years ago in January 2014. Nationally for the […]
Crucial talks today may determine fate of Donegal counselling services
CRUNCH talks today may play a pivotal role in determining the future of youth counselling services at seven locations across Donegal, after more than two weeks of intense campaigning. Liam Cannon, who currently oversees the clinical governance and management of Donegal’s youth counselling services, describes the fact that HSE and Tusla officials are meeting today as […]
Muireann Bradley is set to play her first headline gig in Donegal this June
DONEGAL musician Muireann Bradley is set to play her first headline gig in Donegal this June. Taking to social media to announce the news earlier today, Muireann revealed that she is set to perform a special solo show in the Balor in Ballybofey on June 22. Announcing 16 live dates in venues across Ireland, the […]
Death occurs of retired Garda Supt. Jim Gallagher
The sudden death took place at his Letterkenny home on Tuesday of retired Garda Superintendent Jim Gallagher. Originally from Corr Point in Leitirmacaward, Mr Gallagher, who lived at Fallard/Calhame in Letterkenny, was the Superintendent at Letterkenny Garda Station for many years. His funeral arrangements have been confirmed this evening. He will repose at the Eternal […]