By Dionne Meehan A REPRESENTATIVE from the Donegal Beef and Lamb Association has voiced his anger over the lack of consultation in advance of beef breeding index changes. This comes as farmers participating in the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP) are set to receive letters this week outlining the SCEP eligibility status of the cows […]
Donegal has lowest average yearly earnings in the state
DONEGAL has the lowest average yearly earnings in Ireland, according to a new report from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The median annual earnings in Donegal in 2022 were €33,523 which is way below the national average at €41,823. The highest average yearly earnings were recorded in Dublin at €46,136 with men making up 70 […]
Plan for apartments behind nightclub
by Kate Heaney A PLANNING application was lodged with Donegal County Council last week seeking permission to develop a ten apartment complex to the rear of The Pulse Nightclub on Ramelton Road in Letterkenny. The permission sought includes removal of an existing shed on site and the construction of a two-storey, above ground floor level […]
LUH was second most overcrowded hospital in country
by Kate Heaney LETTERKENNY University Hospital had the second highest number of patients on trolleys in the country on Monday evening, second only to University Hospital Limerick (UHL). There were 57 people awaiting beds with 21 in the Emergency Department and 36 elsewhere in the hospital. Advertisement The number in LUH on Monday was 109 […]
ATU to expand apprenticeship offerings in campuses across Northwest
Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is set to expand its apprenticeship offerings from next year (2024) following the announcement this week by Further and Higher Education Minister Simon Harris and Minister of State Niall Collins of €17 million in capital funding to respond to the growing demand for apprenticeships in the higher education sector. The national […]
First of its kind service for COPD patients to be extended throughout Donegal
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 […]
Live animal nativity stable brings Christmas to life
By Dionne Meehan LETTERKENNY man, Tom Giblin is bringing Christmas to life as he prepares to open his live animal Nativity stable. Launching the fundraiser for the first time last year, this year, Tom has pulled out all the stops. Advertisement Despite having to postpone his fundraiser for one week due to extreme weather conditions, Tom […]
Tractor Run in aid of Barney Gibbons’ Rehabilitation Fund
By Dionne Meehan A FUNDRAISING Tractor Run will take place this Sunday with all proceeds going towards the Barney Gibbons’ Rehabilitation fund. Barney, who recently underwent a leg amputation due to an illness, is now left with limited mobility. Advertisement Now at risk of a second amputation, Barney’s close friend, Robert Browne, organised the run. […]
Letterkenny prepares for tenth Christmas Carol Trail
THERE will be a truly festive atmosphere in the heart of Letterkenny before Christmas as the town hosts its tenth carol trail. This year’s event will take place on Friday, December 22 starting at Trinity Presbyterian Church at 7.30pm. This unique festive event is organised by Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce, Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter and Letterkenny […]
Coyle proud and privileged to be elected Donegal ETB chair
By Diarmaid Doherty THE newly elected chairperson of Donegal ETB, Cllr Donal Coyle, said it’s an honour and a privilege to hold the chain of office on the board. Cllr Coyle was elected at Monday’s meeting of Donegal ETB in Letterkenny and replaces outgoing chairperson Cllr. Michael McBride whose term has come to an end. […]