IT may have been a cold and wintry afternoon, but there was enough community spirit to warm the hearts of those who turned out for the first Sanctuary Runners event in Loughanure last Sunday. Organised to bring people together to build trust, friendship and solidarity, those who take part can run or walk along a […]
Gartan National School named county winners in national art competition
Gartan National School are celebrating being named County Winners of the prestigious national art competition, Someone Like Me. They will now join 46 other schools to compete for the much sought-after national title at the national awards ceremony to be held at Dublin City Hall on Wednesday, January 17. Now in its eighth year, the […]
Hospital managing nine outbreaks of respiratory illness
Management at Letterkenny University Hospital has appealed for the public not to visit patients if they are feeling unwell as they are currently managing nine outbreaks of respiratory illnesses. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Covid-19 and flu are circulating in the community and anyone with respiratory symptoms is being asked to avoid visiting healthcare settings to […]
Donegal Airport receives funding boost of over €700,000
Donegal Airport has been allocated €721,000 in funding from the government as part of the Regional Airports Programme 2021-2025. Nationally over €11m in direct Exchequer supports has been announced for Donegal, Kerry, Ireland West (Knock) and Shannon airports under the scheme. The new funding targets support at vital safety and security operations at the airports […]
LUH patient was asked to lie on the floor – report
A Letterkenny University Hospital patient was asked to lie on the Emergency Department floor after fainting because no bed or chair was available, according to a report in The Irish Times. Apparently, staff at LUH have been told not to ask patients to lie on the floor following the September 2022 incident. It’s reported that […]
ATU sees a twenty per cent increase in student numbers
ATLANTIC Technological University (ATU) has seen a twenty per cent increase in student numbers across their portfolio of part-time, online, flexible, and professional development programmes. Dr Billy Bennett, VP for Academic Affairs and Registrar said the ATU has also seen a 15 per cent increase in applications to study at the university. “ATU is now one […]
LUH is second most overcrowded hospital today
THERE are twenty patients waiting on trolleys at Letterkenny University Hospital today, according to the latest figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO). There are 12 patients waiting on a bed in the emergency department and eight people on trolleys elsewhere in the hospital. LUH is the second most overcrowded hospital in the […]
Thunderstorms forecast for Donegal as more homes left without power
By Diarmaid Doherty Heavy winds have caused further power outages in Donegal today with homes and businesses in the Glenties/Ardara area affected. There has been thunder and lightning in parts of the county this morning and a new weather warning for thunderstorms is in place until 9pm tonight. Hail showers have also hit different areas […]
Mountain rescue called out after woman falls at Malin Head
The Donegal Mountain Rescue team were called out this afternoon after a woman was injured after falling at Malin Head. The team were tasked at 1.37pm by the National Ambulance Service aeromedical desk to assist a casualty who had fallen and sustained a lower leg injury. “The team dispatched and located the casualty. The leg […]