Minister McEntee welcomes the start of the body worn camera procurement process


The Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee TD, welcomed the start of the public procurement process for the introduction of body worn cameras in An Garda Síochána. The first step comes with the publication today of a Request for Information (RFI) on Body Worn Cameras (BWC) and Digital Evidence Management Systems (DEMS) on eTenders.ie website. The […]


Donegal Hospice to host Open Afternoon for Palliative Care Week


Donegal Hospice is to host an Open Afternoon as part of Palliative Care Week. The afternoon open event at the Hospice will provide attendees with the opportunity to explore various aspects of palliative care, including the services provided by the hospice, the dedicated team of healthcare professionals, and the available resources and support systems. Donegal […]


Minister McConalogue seeks urgency in Mica Scheme approvals


MINISTER Charlie McConalogue has asked the Donegal County Council Mica Committee to meet and has said that urgency is required in approving applicants for the new Defective Concrete Blocks Scheme.   Donegal County Council has around 850 applications which have already been given remediation approval and are charged with transitioning on to the new scheme and […]


Death occurs of former Letterkenny mayor Damien Blake


THE death has occurred of Damien Blake, former Councillor and Mayor of Letterkenny. Damien Blake, 41, passed away in Donegal Hospice following a battle with illness. Mr Blake is originally from Letterkenny but was living in the Twin Towns. Advertisement Funeral arrangements to be confirmed later.  


Optum workers switch their day jobs to volunteering


STAFF at Letterkenny Optum swapped their day jobs for volunteering work to give back to the local community. As part of the company’s Give Day, hundreds of staff members of Optum volunteered at a range of activities across Letterkenny and the surrounding areas. Taking place on Monday September 4, teams based in Letterkenny and Dublin volunteered in over […]


Two playstations stolen in separate Letterkenny burglaries


GARDAÍ are investigating a burglary at Hazelbrook Crescent in Letterkenny in the early hours of last Saturday morning. Between 1am and 1.30am, a house was entered via an unlocked door and a PlayStation Five was stolen from the property. Another Playstation was taken from a house at Fair Green Park, Letterkenny on Friday last between […]


Letterkenny Community Heritage Group launch exhibition in County Museum


An exhibition of photographs chronicling the decade old history of the Letterkenny Community Heritage Group was launched in the fitting surroundings of the Donegal County Museum on Monday evening. Marking the anniversary of an organisation that has done so much to preserve the past through a variety of events and publications, the launch involved a […]


How do you buy a bus ticket in Serbia?


By Evelyn Cullen “Serbia?” my friend Eric said. “Not the typical summer jaunt to the beach, is it? Why Serbia?” Well, as I am happy to try anywhere, as long as I have my laptop and good wifi, I had decided to take advantage of the digital nomad lifestyle and hop-it. Advertisement It was somewhere […]


Lisa McHugh returns to her roots for Oakfest show


IRELAND’S leading country pop singer, Lisa McHugh, is heading for the hills this Sunday to perform at Oakfest, Donegal’s much anticipated family friendly festival. A pop country artist in all senses of the word, Lisa’s enchanting stage presence and undeniable talent are what her fans keep coming back for. Falling in love with country music […]