BY JEROME HUGHES HEALTHCARE workers attached to Letterkenny University Hospital are demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza to allow for the delivery of food, water and life-saving medication. Members of the public joined with the workers this week to hold a vigil outside the hospital to honour doctors, nurses and paramedics who have been killed […]
Energia Group shares insights from Donegal Town native this International Women’s Day
AHEAD of International Women’s Day, Donegal Town native, Annabel Fitzgerald, ESG and Corporate Communications Manager at Energia Group speaks on her role in the energy sector. Annabel holds a degree in Environmental Science and a Masters in Business Sustainability from the University of Limerick as well as a Masters with a focus on carbon foot printing […]
Letterkenny personal trainer celebrates ten years in business
HIGHLY experienced personal trainer Aoife Hunter (McGill), owner of Aoife McGill Personal Training, is set to celebrate 10 years in business this year. Aoife, who is passionate about fitness, health and a balanced lifestyle, has over 17 years experience in personal training. Holding a Diploma in Sports and Exercise Science, a Bsc Hons in Sports […]
‘It’s a very lonely place to be’ – Donegal Cllr Niamh Kennedy on female representation
BY JEROME HUGHES IF we were to invoke the metaphor of a lame duck, Independent Councillor Niamh Kennedy emerges as the last woman standing within Donegal County Council. The term “lame duck” is often used in reference to retiring politicians, suggesting a decrease in their influence due to having a limited time left in office. Advertisement Sinn […]
Donegal child counselling service to remain open
DONEGAL’S only child counselling service is to remain open for the foreseeable future. Confirming the news today in a statement to the Donegal News, the HSE said following meetings with the HSE, Tusla and the Raphoe Diocesan Counselling Services an interim funding proposal has been agreed by all parties. “This proposal addresses the immediate issues that […]
After 25 years at An Grianán, Daithi exits stage left
By Paddy Walsh Back in the late nineties, the younger Daithi Ramsay established a comedy club in his home town of Letterkenny. And on one occasion, the deadpan delivery of Kevin McAleer packed them into the upstairs function room in the Orchard Inn. Advertisement And among the audience, a suitably impressed Deirdre McBride who had […]
Mica homeowners sough for survey
By Kate Heaney A survey launched this week by the University of Ulster is calling on people in Donegal and beyond to share their journey of despair, money worries, as well as resilience, as a result of their homes and businesses having defective building materials. The survey is specifically designed to assess the mental health […]
Loganair announces enhanced schedule for services between Glasgow and Donegal
There is good news for Donegal air passengers with Loganair announcing the introduction of an enhanced schedule for services between Glasgow and Donegal, delivering year-round flights and its biggest ever summer programme. The UK’s largest regional airline is the only carrier offering a direct air link between the North West of Ireland and the UK. […]
Contractor appointed for demolition and site clearance works at ESB site
Letterkenny Municipal District Members visited the former ESB site at the Port Road on Tuesday to receive a briefing on demolition works that commenced this week. Mayor of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District, Cllr Kevin Bradley welcomed the works and said: “This is an important milestone for the Letterkenny 2040 programme and will facilitate wider development of […]
Ticket bought as a present wins Credit Union car draw
By Tommy Curran Lady luck was on the side of Michael T McCusland, Clonbara, Falcarragh when the ticket bought for him by his mother, Eillen as a Christmas present in the Comhar Creidmheasa Ghaoth Dobhair draw came out of the drum, scooping the top prize of a stylish Hyundai Kona Hybrid Car. The draw took […]