By Dionne Meehan DONEGAL’S IFA Sheep Chairman Adrian Gallagher has welcomed the increase of the Sheep Improvement Scheme payment which was announced in the Budget this week. Despite the IFA leading a campaign for a €30 per ewe payment, Adrian has said the increased payment of €20 is definitely a step in the right direction. […]
Donegal Enterprise Awards 2023: Celebrating Excellence in Small Business
Local Enterprise Office Donegal is now accepting entries for the Donegal Enterprise Awards, which take place on Friday, December 1, 2023. The awards celebrate and honour the outstanding achievements of local businesses across the county. Business owners are invited to submit their applications before the deadline of Monday, October 23, 2023, at 12:00pm. Advertisement The […]
GPs’ letter to Minister highlights ‘broken system’ at LUH
By Róise Collins A group of 78 General Practitioners (GPs) in Donegal have penned a letter to the Health Minister outlining their concerns regarding patient safety in the emergency department at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH). The letter highlighted “huge patient safety concerns” including the morbidity and mortality associated with leaving patients in waiting rooms for […]
Letterkenny woman hoping to turn the town pink for breast cancer awareness
By Dionne Meehan A LETTERKENNY woman who is currently undergoing treatment is hoping to raise vital funds for Cancer Care West by holding a Pink Walk and Run on Sunday, October 15. Currently undergoing chemo for breast cancer, Lisa Gallagher found herself with a lot of time on her hands when she couldn’t return to […]
Buncrana named Donegal’s tidiest town
By Dionne Meehan BUNCRANA has been named Donegal’s tidiest town at the SuperValu Tidy Towns Awards. Receiving an outstanding score of 369 points, Buncrana took top spot in the county with Letterkenny coming a close second with 368 marks followed by Carrigart with 363 marks. Advertisement Elsewhere in Donegal, Raphoe, Moville and Glenties also received […]
Locks broken to enter Burtonport compound
GARDAÍ are appealing for information after locks were broken and entry was gained to a compound in Burtonport. Milford gardaí are calling for information in relation to the burglary at the compound at Meanbanad, which occurred sometime between Sunday, October 1 and the following day.
Cash and debit cards stolen from Letterkenny house
GARDAÍ are appealing for information after a sum of cash and debit cards were stolen from a Letterkenny house at the weekend. Entry was gained to the house in Manor View Park via an open window at the rear of the property some time between 5pm on Saturday, October 7 and 2am the following morning. The […]
‘It’s life-changing’, says Junior Eurovision song contest winner
by Louise Doyle “This is the best thing that has ever happened to me, it is life-changing”. Those were the heartfelt words of Lifford girl, Jessica McKean, who was chosen by public vote during the final of TG4’s Junior Eurovision Song Contest on Sunday to represent Ireland in France next month, having wowed audiences with her rendition of […]
Councillors want to meet contractor before new lights switched on
By Róise Collins LOCAL councillors have requested a meeting with contractors ahead of the switching on of the new traffic signals at the Polestar Roundabout in Letterkenny. It is hoped that the switching on of the new traffic lights will improve traffic flow at the busy junction by managing the traffic entering the roundabout. However, […]
Appeal for return of Portsalon Golf Club defibrillator
AN urgent appeal has been made for the return of defibrillator. The lifesaving piece of equipment is missing from Portsalon Golf Club. Its absence was noticed on Saturday by a member of the golf club. Advertisement Officials at the club believe someone may have taken the defibrillator in a panic and simply forgot to return it. A […]