There has been confirmation today that the HSE’s Performance Management and Improvement Unit is to travel to Letterkenny University Hospital this week to help address ongoing issues at the hospital’s Emergency Department. But while the Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly also confirmed plans to visit Letterkenny University Hospital “in the coming period” – a date […]
Two men arrested in Donegal as part of Human Trafficking and Labour Exploitation investigation
Gardaí in Donegal have arrested two men for Organised Crime related offences as part of an International Investigation into Human Trafficking and Labour Exploitation. The 35 and 28 year olds are currently being detained in Garda Stations within the county. Gardaí joined by International colleagues are investigating the alleged trafficking of persons into the country […]
Relief as missing Donegal teenager is located
Missing person Steven Boyle has been located safe and well. The 14 year old went missing from Burnfoot, Co. Donegal on August 22, 2023. A spokesperson from An Garda Síochána gave thanks to everyone for their help in locating Steven. “An Garda Síochána would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance,” […]
Rail delegation to meet with Council this week
A DELEGATION from Atlantic Rail Alliance are to meet with Donegal County Council this week. The meeting in County House, Lifford, tomorrow at 10am, is to discuss the restoration of trunk rail services to the Atlantic Rail Corridor from Derry to Foynes. The Atlantic Rail Alliance comprises rail campaigners from WURI (Donegal), The West On […]
Special needs parents’ group keep pressure on
By Dionne Meehan THE Special Needs Parents Network met with the HSE and Donegal’s local representatives last week to discuss the crisis in the Children’s Network Disability Teams. The new group, made up of parents with children who have a disability and/or additional needs based in Donegal, are uniting together to effectively advocate for their children […]
Letterkenny man’s poster sold at Luke Combs’ gig
By Dionne Meehan WITH Letterkenny recently taking the title of being the town ‘most obsessed’ with country music in Ireland, one lucky local’s dreams came true when he was asked to create a poster for American singer-songwriter Luke Combs. Letterkenny man, Garbhán Grant jumped at the opportunity when he was contacted by the popular merchandise […]
Over 200 new households accessed rent support in 2022
MORE than 200 new households in Donegal accessed the government’s housing assistance payment (HAP) in order to pay their rent last year, a new report from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) has revealed. Those applying for the means-tested payment are facing lengthy waiting lists due to the lack of rental properties nationwide and in Donegal […]
Huge response to Daniel’s prayer calls
DANIEL O’Donnell has urged fans to keep his manager Kieran Cavanagh in their thoughts. Mr Cavanagh, a Sligo native, has been Daniel’s manager since 2017. The Donegal star has revealed that his manager has been diagnosed with brain cancer. Advertisement Daniel said: “I’d like to ask for prayers for my manager Kieran Cavanagh. He has […]
Campaign calling for slower speeds outside school gates
This year, the Donegal Road Safety Working Group are focusing on the need for slower speeds outside school gates. On October 23 and 24, members of the Donegal Road Working Group, in the company of An Garda Síochána, will be highlighting the need for reduced speed at four schools across the county: Kilbarron NS, Ballyshannon, […]
Letterkenny foodbank celebrate a decade of giving
LETTERKENNY food bank is this year celebrating 10 years of helping to feed those in need in their community. In their decade of service, We Care LK Food Bank has grown massively and they now support over 600 families and individuals locally. “Our objective is, and always has been, to assist disadvantaged families in the […]