It was eight years ago this weekend that the first group of participants took to the line for the first ever Letterkenny parkrun event. And this Saturday morning there will be an air of celebration among the runners and walkers as the popular weekly event marks its 8th birthday. Letterkenny parkrun has been a wonderful […]
National Women’s Council urge the people of Letterkenny to vote yes
The National Women’s Council (NWC) will be in Letterkenny this Friday urging people to Vote Yes in the referendums on family and care on March 8. There will be a photo call with props at 11am in Donegal Women’s Centre, Port Road in Letterkenny. Rachel Coyle, Head of Campaigns at the National Women’s Council, said: Advertisement […]
Cllr Liam Doherty announces that he won’t be contesting council elections
Sinn Féin councillor Liam Doherty has announced that he will not be seeking re-election in the upcoming local elections. The Convoy councillor said he feels the time is right to stand aside and allow someone else to put themselves forward to continue the work he has done. The decision brings an end to Cllr. Doherty’s […]
Letterkenny Viking metal band sign with Italian record label
LETTERKENNY Viking metal band Ren Marabou and The Berserkers have landed a deal with Italian record label Wormholedeath. The band, made up of singer Ren Marabou, drummer Terrence McCann and Michael Casserly, said they are extremely proud to have signed with the label for their upcoming album titled ‘Helgafjell,’ set to be released on March […]
Nominations open for Donegal Garda Youth Awards
THE annual Donegal Garda Youth Awards celebrating outstanding young people throughout the county has been launched. The awards celebrate young people between the ages of 13 and 21 years. Nominations opened on Tuesday. Advertisement An Garda Síochána in Donegal and the Joint Policing Committee recognise that a lot of good work is being done by […]
ATU to receive almost €20 million
By Robyn Cullen ATLANTIC Technological University (ATU) is to receive almost €20 million to further enhance research and innovation opportunities for the Technological University sector. The funding is part of an €84 million package for the technological universities announced by Minister for Education Simon Harris this week. Advertisement The funding is from the European Regional […]
Extremely busy weekend at emergency department
by Louise Doyle ALMOST 340 patients attended Letterkenny University Hospital’s Emergency Department between Bank Holiday Monday and yesterday. The hospital is also currently managing a Covid-19 outbreak which is affecting one ward. Advertisement Figures provided to the Donegal News show 128 people attended LUH’s emergency department on bank Holiday Monday. There were 159 attendances on […]
Snow and ice warning for Donegal in place today
By Dionne Meehan MET ÉIREANN has issued a weather warning for snow and ice in Donegal which is set to come into effect this morning at 5am. As rain, sleet and snow moves upwards from the South, it is expected that sleet and snow will lead to accumulations, significantly on higher ground. Advertisement Speaking to […]
Changes to Doctor cover in Garda Stations not workable – GP
BY JEROME HUGHES A LEADING Donegal GP has said a call to introduce formal contracts between GPs and Garda stations is unworkable. Dr Denis McCauley was speaking after a proposal was put forward by a Donegal TD to increase GP cover in Garda stations. Advertisement It follows the case where a man with psychiatric issues […]
Yellow snow and ice warning for Donegal extended
AN EXTENDED weather warning for snow and ice for Donegal has been issued by Met Eireann. The status yellow alert has been issued from 5am on Thursday to 8pm that evening. It is expected that sleet and snow will lead to accumulations, significantly on higher ground. Advertisement Possible impacts of this weather will be hazardous […]