The Emergency Department (ED) at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) has been extremely busy over the past few days and the hospital is advising that patients who attend ED for routine and non-urgent treatment will experience very long waiting times. 181 people attended the ED yesterday, Monday, September 18, resulting in 34 patient admissions. These high […]
Counter Deli donating today’s proceeds of tea and coffee to Pieta House
THE Counter Deli is open today with all proceeds from teas and coffees going to Pieta House. The Counter Deli was founded by husband and wife team Richard and Olivia Finney. Mr Finney died on Sunday, September 10. Advertisement Requiem Mass for the father-of-two and local businessman was held in the Church of the Irish […]
Sadness following the death of Majella O’Donnell’s mother
Majella O’Donnell’s mother Marion sadly passed away last night surrounded by her family in St Mary’s nursing home in Galway. Taking to Facebook this morning Daniel O’Donnell announced the sad news. “It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Majella’s mother Marion. Advertisement “Marion died last night surrounded by her family in […]
Yellow weather warning issued for Donegal
A yellow weather warning has been issued for overnight in Donegal. The yellow weather warning for rain will come into effect from 5pm today until 6am tomorrow. Met Eireann is warning, “Spells of rain will be heavy and persistent at times, especially on hills and mountains. Advertisement “Potential impacts include localised flooding and travel disruption.” […]
Singer Diane celebrates launch of new single
WELL known local traditional singer Diane Cannon has released her latest single ‘Amhrán Pheadar Breathnach’. The single from her new album is inspired by Donegal’s stunning coastline and Tory Island. Talented musician Diane is very busy on the traditional music scene at the moment and has been promoting her new single having recently completed a tour of Germany, […]
Three people and dog rescued by RNLI at Maghera Strand
By Dionne Meehan THE Killybegs Coast Guard was tasked on Saturday night after three people and a dog were left stranded on the rocks at Maghera Strand. The team were tasked at 7:15pm by Malin Head Coast Guard after the group got into difficulty while walking from An Port when high tides cut the group […]
Yellow wind and rain warning for Donegal
A YELLOW weather warning has been issued for wind and rain in Donegal. The rain warning is to come into action from 12 am Tuesday until 6 am Wednesday and the wind warning is to come into action from 6 am Wednesday until 6 pm Wednesday. Met Éireann said spells of rain will be heavy […]
Popular priest prepares to cut his curls
A POPULAR west Donegal priest Fr Brian Ó Fearraigh is preparing to chop his flowing black curls next weekend in aid of a very special cause. The event organised by ‘Na Selkies’ will take place next Friday and all the proceeds will go to young Gaoth Dobhair boy, Oisín Campbell. Oisín was born with a […]
Bike run raises over €3,000 for Donegal Hospice
By Róise Collins CLOSE to 100 bikers turned out for a coastal drive in memory of the late Sylvester Hiemstra, a native of Holland who had been living in Donegal. Sylvester started visiting Donegal over 20 years ago for fishing trips and stayed at The Beach Hotel in Downings. Advertisement During this time he met […]
Funeral of Danny Blair to take place tomorrow
By Dionne Meehan JUST one short week after launching his book detailing his cancer diagnosis, treatment and prognosis, Daniel (Danny) Blair sadly passed away yesterday. Danny passed away at his home at Upper Dore, Bunbeg. Advertisement The father of two was originally from Glasgow, but had made Donegal his home with his wife Anne and […]