ARRANMORE’S Paddy Conaghan has started the new year with his own resolution – to take on the lakes of Ireland in aid of Motor Neurone Disease. The 83-year-old has had an impressive start to 2024 as he began his latest incredible feat that will see him brave the lakes of the 32 counties of Ireland. Estimated to […]
Thirty patients waiting on trolleys at LUH this morning
THERE are thirty patients without a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, according to the latest Trolley Watch figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO). Thirteen patients are waiting on trolleys in the emergency department and 17 elsewhere in the hospital. According to the HSE’s daily urgency and emergency care report there […]
Donegal project highlighted in new booklet celebrating 25 years of Heritage Officer work
A special Heritage Council publication featuring stories from heritage officers in every county is being launched today to mark 25 years since the Heritage Officer Network was founded. The booklet, ‘Opening the door to Ireland’s heritage’ details one key heritage project from each local authority from the last three years which collectively, highlight the enormous […]
Donegal has highest need for long term residential care beds
A new report published shows that Donegal has the highest requirement in the country for Long Term Residential Care (LTRC) beds for those over 65 years of age. The number required is 204 per 1,000 of the population over 65. The report from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) looked at changes in nursing […]
Three males taken to LUH after collision
Three males have been taken to Letterkenny University Hospital following a collision in Drumkeen this afternoon.
Plans to tackle invasive plants in Dunlewey area
A NEW pilot project to tackle the issue of Rhododendron in the Dunlewey area is due to start in the coming weeks. Cairde na hEaragaile CLG has secured funding through ‘LIFE IP Wild Atlantic Nature’ to undertake the Pilot Rhododendron Control Project. The first part of this initiative will see the complete surveying and mapping […]
Snow and ice warning issued by Met Eireann
A weather warning for snow and ice for Donegal has been issued by Met Eireann. The yellow warning will be in place from 6pm on Monday to 11am on Tuesday morning. The forecaster said: “Scattered wintry showers will give way to more widespread sleet or snow for a time overnight with the potential for small […]
New Enterprise Rent-A-Car branch opens in Letterkenny
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has continued its growth programme in Ireland with the opening of a new branch in Letterkenny. Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine and Donegal representative, Charlie McConalogue TD officially opened the branch, which adds to Enterprise Mobility’s growing presence in Ireland. The new facility in Letterkenny will bring 10 jobs, while also providing […]
Two walkers rescued off Muckish
Donegal Mountain Rescue Team (DMRT) assisted two walkers who became disorientated while descending Muckish. The rescue team received the call at 5.15pm on Friday. “A hasty team made their way to the Grotto and the two walkers’ location was quickly established using Sarlock technology,” said a DMRT spokesperson. “The hasty team located them, provided them […]
Charity event planned in honour of brave Leanne Lynch
By Diarmaid Doherty It was shortly after being crowned Donegal Fleadh champion in piano accordion last June that Leanne Lynch first began to experience feelings of pain and being unwell. In July she was all set to represent her county in the Ulster Fleadh competition in Dromore, Co. Tyrone, but illness meant she couldn’t take […]