Tributes paid at ETB meeting to friends who died in collision


By Diarmaid Doherty MEMBERS of the board of Donegal ETB have paid tribute to the two teenagers who lost their lives in a single vehicle collision in Inishowen last month. Thomas Gallagher and Alana Harkin, both aged 18, died in the collision near Gleneely on the main R238 road to Culdaff. Advertisement A third occupant […]

First of its kind service for local COPD patients to be extended


A FIRST of its kind service which helps give patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) the care they need in their own home is being extended throughout Donegal. The CARE community virtual ward (CVW) service gives people living with COPD acute care and the treatment they need at home, preventing avoidable admissions into hospital […]

Significant improvements of gynae services but monitoring to continue


by Louise Doyle THE State’s health watchdog has said it is ‘satisfied’ gynaecology services at Letterkenny University Hospital have significantly improved, but added further monitoring will continue. The findings are contained in the Health Information and Quality Improvement (HIQA) overview report of monitoring and regulation of healthcare services between 2021 and 2023, published on Friday. Advertisement It highlights HIQA’s inspection and […]

Housing project for Údarás land in Gaoth Dobhair


A HOUSING initiative to develop a model of affordable housing for Irish speakers on a site in Gaoth Dobhair has been approved by Údarás na Gaeltachta. The board of Údarás na Gaeltachta is being supported by a capital allocation of €250,000 towards development and research costs to develop a model of affordable housing for Irish […]

NoWDOC GP Out of Hours Service Christmas/New Year Opening Hours


The NoWDOC service, which provides an urgent GP family Doctor service to patients in Co. Donegal and south Leitrim, has issued its Christmas/New Year opening hours. The service is designed to provide urgent GP care to patients and is not a substitute for the Emergency Ambulance Service, who are the appropriate service to deal with […]

Pupil numbers at ETB schools rise by almost 1,000 in five years


By Diarmaid Doherty THE number of pupils choosing to attend Donegal ETB’s 15 post primary schools has risen by almost 1,000 in just five years, new figures have revealed. And the new chairman of Donegal ETB, Cllr. Donal Coyle, said the statistics are proof of a changing attitude towards ETB schools when families are deciding […]

€11,000 raised in Donegal for youth mental health


A Christmas Trolley Dash, organised by Lidl in Donegal, has raised more than €11,000 in support of Jigsaw, the National Centre for Youth Mental Health. A Lidl statement said: “Now in its tenth year, the fundraising initiative received phenomenal widespread support from generous customers across Lidl’s 179 stores nationwide, with Lidl customers in County Donegal […]

Unforgettable night at Errigal’s Got Talent


In an extraordinary exhibition of talent, Errigal College hosted a nearly sold-out show for its latest production, ‘Errigal’s Got Talent’. The venue pulsated with excitement as nearly 250 people gathered, creating an unforgettable showcase that left a lasting impression on all attendees. The talent exhibited ranged from the rock anthems of Ruby Riot to Jonathan […]

Calls for LUH to provide treatment to reduce hair loss for cancer patients


LETTERKENNY University Hospital is being urged to provide treatment to help cancer patients reduce hair loss. Green Party Senators have put forward a motion calling on the government to extend scalp cooling technology to all people receiving cancer treatment. The motion is calling for Letterkenny University Hospital to have the hair retaining service extended to […]