THE new €1.4m Jim Lynch Community Building at Letterkenny Community Centre is set to be officially opened today (Thursday) by the Minister for Social Protection and Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary. As well as facilitating public events, meetings and functions, the new facility incorporates two new state-of-the-art dressing rooms […]
Martin’s plea to help find a home
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By Dionne Meehan SIX months after a collision that killed his brother, and left himself with life-changing injuries, Letterkenny man Martin Gallagher now finds himself homeless. A funding shortfall has stalled vital accessibility works on his home and family members are now trying to help him find alternative accommodation. Advertisement On St Patrick’s Day, Martin […]
Donegal COPD patients benefit from CARE virtual ward
THE initiative in Donegal is changing how Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is managed, delivering significant clinical and economic benefits while empowering patients to manage their condition at home. The Community and Acute Respiratory Excellence (CARE) Virtual Ward (CVW) is a 20-bedded remote care model funded by the Sláintecare Integration Fund. It was launched in […]
Weather: Mainly dry day with good spells of sunshine
THIS morning any mist or fog patches will clear to leave a mainly dry day with good spells of sunshine and the chance of an odd light shower. Highest temperatures of 14 to 17 degrees in light to moderate winds. Tonight will be dry and mostly clear with a few mist and fog patches developing. […]
The day a Donegal GAA star was bitten by a rabid fox
By Aoife Doherty 25 YEARS ago this week Donegal GAA star Ryan McHugh featured in the Donegal News – but not for his Gaelic football talents. McHugh, aged six, was the victim of an animal attack while holidaying in America with his family. Advertisement Read the full article below Kilcar boy was bitten by fox […]
Gardaí and Tusla probe alleged incident in local pre-school
By Róise Collins AN investigation has been launched by An Garda Síochána and Tusla following an alleged incident in a pre-school in Donegal which resulted in the injury of a young child. The details of the incident have not been disclosed. However, gardaí confirmed they are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the child’s injuries. […]
Gallery: Full house at Anagaire Solidarity with Palestine event
THERE was a huge lineup of musicians for a Solidarity with Palestine event last weekend. The event took place on Saturday, September 20. The evening raised funds for the Flotilla to Gaza and to support the ongoing activism. Advertisement Music stars such as Altan’s Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, Clannad’s Máire Uí Bhraonáin and Larabelle performed on […]
Donegal’s Kelley bags the prize as she wins The Traitors
LETTERKENNY woman, Kelley Higgins delighted Donegal viewers last night as she was announced as the winner of The Traitors series. The 23 year old was the youngest contestant on the show. She entered the game as a ‘faithful’ and managed to make her way through the entire game without murder or banishment. Advertisement Kelley was […]
Donegal schools urged to support shoebox appeal
Schools across Donegal are being asked to support children living in poverty around the world by registering for Ireland’s most loved Christmas appeal. Team Hope, the charity that delivers gifts into the hands of children living in poverty across African and Eastern Europe, is calling on children and families in the county to get involved […]
Water outage in Lettermacaward
UISCE Éireann crews are responding to an issue at the Lettermacaward Water Treatment Plant this morning, which will result in supply outages for customers in Lettermacaward and the surrounding areas. As a result of mechanical issues at the plant, reservoir levels have fallen and this is impacting supply to homes and businesses in the area. […]