Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is set to expand its apprenticeship offerings from next year (2024) following the announcement this week by Further and Higher Education Minister Simon Harris and Minister of State Niall Collins of €17 million in capital funding to respond to the growing demand for apprenticeships in the higher education sector. The national […]
First of its kind service for COPD patients to be extended throughout Donegal
A FIRST of its kind service which helps give patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) the care they need in their own home is being extended throughout Donegal. The CARE community virtual ward (CVW) service gives people living with COPD acute care and the treatment they need at home, preventing avoidable admissions into hospital […]
Live animal nativity stable brings Christmas to life
By Dionne Meehan LETTERKENNY man, Tom Giblin is bringing Christmas to life as he prepares to open his live animal Nativity stable. Launching the fundraiser for the first time last year, this year, Tom has pulled out all the stops. Advertisement Despite having to postpone his fundraiser for one week due to extreme weather conditions, Tom […]
Tractor Run in aid of Barney Gibbons’ Rehabilitation Fund
By Dionne Meehan A FUNDRAISING Tractor Run will take place this Sunday with all proceeds going towards the Barney Gibbons’ Rehabilitation fund. Barney, who recently underwent a leg amputation due to an illness, is now left with limited mobility. Advertisement Now at risk of a second amputation, Barney’s close friend, Robert Browne, organised the run. […]
Letterkenny prepares for tenth Christmas Carol Trail
THERE will be a truly festive atmosphere in the heart of Letterkenny before Christmas as the town hosts its tenth carol trail. This year’s event will take place on Friday, December 22 starting at Trinity Presbyterian Church at 7.30pm. This unique festive event is organised by Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce, Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter and Letterkenny […]
Coyle proud and privileged to be elected Donegal ETB chair
By Diarmaid Doherty THE newly elected chairperson of Donegal ETB, Cllr Donal Coyle, said it’s an honour and a privilege to hold the chain of office on the board. Cllr Coyle was elected at Monday’s meeting of Donegal ETB in Letterkenny and replaces outgoing chairperson Cllr. Michael McBride whose term has come to an end. […]
Man hospitalised after assault incident in Letterkenny
GARDAÍ are investigating an incident of assault in Letterkenny on Tuesday night which saw a man in his 40s treated in hospital for injuries. The incident happened at around 10.30pm and it’s believed it occurred outside a licensed premises. A Garda spokesperson confirmed to the Donegal News that Gardaí responded to reports of an incident of […]
Motorist left shaken after men tried to get into car
by Louise Doyle A WOMAN has been left shaken after two men tried to stop the car she was driving in Letterkenny and gain entry to the vehicle. The woman was alone in her car driving along the Fr McLoone Terrace on Tuesday night shortly after 9pm when she was startled by something being thrown from the […]
Former Donegal priest pleads guilty to sexual abuse charges
BISHOP of Raphoe, Alan McGuckian SJ has issued an apology after a former priest of the diocese today pleaded guilty to the sexual abuse of a child three decades ago. Eamonn Crossan, a former priest of the Diocese of Raphoe, pleaded guilty yesterday at Donegal Circuit Court of the sexual abuse of a minor in […]
Increased mackerel quota a major boost for county – McConalogue
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, says the increased mackerel quota secured for Ireland at the EU Fisheries Council will be worth an estimated €4.5 million to the local economy. “Mackerel is a massively important species for the local fishing industry, and for employment in Donegal – 98 per cent of […]