NURSING homes in Donegal are among those around the country preparing to celebrate ‘Nursing Homes Week 2024’. Nursing Homes Ireland (NHI) is thrilled to announce the launch of Nursing Homes Week 2024, a cherished annual event taking place from August 19 to August 25. This week-long celebration is dedicated to acknowledging the significant role of nursing […]
Works on Errigal Mountain path
WORK began to repair damage to the pathway up Errigal Mountain on Wednesday and it is expected to continue for a number of weeks. Those planning to climb the mountain are being advised that there will be limited car parking at the bottom and machinery will be on site. The recently improved path was badly […]
Man (50s) has died following incident in North West Donegal
A MAN has died after getting into difficulty in the water in the North West of Donegal. A Garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí were alerted to an incident in the water North West of Donegal on Monday afternoon, 22nd July 2024. “A male (50s) got into difficulty in the water. Advertisement “He was removed from the […]
A one-way system needed in Rathmulllan
by Kate Heaney TRAFFIC jams in Rathmullan as work progresses on refurbishment of the pier requires a one way system, a local councillor has said. Speaking at the latest Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District meeting, Councillor Pauric McGarvey appealed for such a system for the village for the remainder of the summer, as the area was “jammed up with […]
Donegal Orange Order leader buys landmark courthouse
THE Grand Master of the County Donegal Grand Orange Lodge has bought a courthouse in Belfast. David Mahon, who is also a property developer, is understood to have purchased the famous Crumlin Road Courthouse, a major north Belfast landmark. Mr Mahon is a native of Ballintra. He now lives in Kesh in County Fermanagh. Advertisement The 68-year-old is […]
Elderly patient with tumours left sitting on chair for eight hours
BY KATE HEANEY AN elderly patient with tumours in their liver and bones was left to sit on a chair in Letterkenny University Hospital for eight hours before being admitted, the latest meeting of Regional Health Forum West has heard. Newly appointed Regional Health Forum West member Cllr Gary Doherty combined three questions at Tuesday’s meeting seeking […]
Lucky Donegal winner scoops €50,000
A LUCKY Donegal winner has scooped €50,000 with Prize Bonds. The lucky bond was purchased in 2016. There were over 9,137 prizes awarded in the latest Prize Bond Draw, amounting to over €762,200. Advertisement In addition to a €500,000 prize awarded on the last weekly draw of every calendar month, there are weekly draws where the […]
Tragic sibling crash victims laid to rest
by Kate Heaney THE brother and sister in their seventies, who tragically lost their lives in a two car collision in Kilmacrennan on Wednesday night, were laid to rest yesterday following separate Requiem Masses in Carrigart and Termon. The kind and caring nature of each of the siblings was recalled at both services. Advertisement The […]
HSE to publish review of perinatal deaths annually
The HSE has announced that a review in perinatal deaths in Ireland over the past three years is to begin shortly. This will then become an annual audit in a bid to identify “anything that can be learned so as to improve services for the future”. The review will cover the years from 2021 to […]
PARENTING COLUMN: Using apps for a good purpose
Kids overindulging in screen time can lead to all sorts of battles at home, but this week, I’m focusing on the best app that my daughter uses on her tablet; Duolingo. According to a quick google search, Duolingo is the most popular language-learning platform and the most downloaded education app in the world, with more […]