THE public is this evening being advised of long waiting times at the Emergency Department of Letterkenny University Hospital. In a statement, Saolta say the Emergency Department is extremely busy today. There are currently 105 patients in the Emergency Department and many of these patients are acutely unwell. Advertisement “As always, we treat our sickest […]
Liverpool fans make donation to We Care Foodbank appeal
The Donegal branch of the Liverpool Supporters Club held a Last Man Standing competition in aid of the We Care Foodbank Donegal. They raised €700 for the charity and pictured is club member Michael Dorrian (right) making a presentation to Hugh Sweeney of We Care Foodbank Donegal. A big well done to everyone involved. the […]
Gaoth Dobhair credit union ranks nationally for loan growth
GAOTH DOBHAIR Credit Union has been ranked as the sixth best Credit Union in Ireland for loan growth. “This amazing achievement and growth wouldn’t have been possible with the continued support from our members, staff, board and various committees, so our heartfelt thanks to everyone,” a spokesperson said. “An accomplishment, marked by a growth rate […]
Lord George Hill and Gaoth Dobhair – a fascinating story
Lord George Hill (1801-1879), who had a vast estate in Gaoth Dobhair, is one of the most intriguing and controversial figures in the history of Irish landlordism. Kevin Kinsella reckons that Cathal Porteir’s Irish language book, An Tiarna George Hill agus Pobal Ghaoth Dobhair, makes an excellent Christmas read. BROADCASTER and writer Cathal Póirtéir’s sweeping […]
Update: Missing Donegal man has been located
The Donegal man who had been missing from his home in West Donegal has been located, Gardai have confirmed. Thomas Bonner (37), Burtonport who had been missing from Burtonport, Co. Donegal since Monday. An Garda Síochána had sought the public’s help in seeking Mr Bonner’s whereabouts. They have thanked the public and media for their […]
Lions Club auction and food appeal raises €20,000 for local food banks
GENEROUS Donegal businesses and the public have come together to raise nearly €20,000 for the Donegal Food Response Network through the efforts of the Letterkenny Lions Club and its annual auction in partnership with Highland Radio. This year’s auction, now in its second year, raised over €13,000 through online bidding, with vouchers donated by more […]
THE THIRD DEGREE: ‘There’s not enough for young people to do here’ – Jessica McDevitt
Donegal Youth Council Mayor Jessica McDevitt tells Paul Bradley how she’s making a difference on behalf of the young people of Donegal Hi Jessica, thank you for the interview. Could you tell us a little bit about yourself, please? My name is Jessica McDevitt. I am 15 years old, I live in Fintown and I […]
Gardaí issue appeal for help in tracing missing Donegal man
Gardaí in Donegal are appealing for the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a Donegal man. Thomas Bonner (37) has been missing from his home in Burtonport since Monday, December 23. Thomas is described as being 5 foot 10 inches tall with a heavy build. He has brown hair with a receding hairline and […]
PARENTING COLUMN: Let’s go back in time to simpler Nativity play costumes
By Louise Flanagan Nativity plays were in full swing in primary schools across the county in the lead up to Christmas. First of all, fair play to the teachers for all the hard work that goes into these performances. As my late Granda, Paddy Doherty used to say, ‘It would be like herding mice at […]
