DONEGAL Mountain Rescue (DMR) have issued a warning to mountain walkers and climbers to be prepared for all eventualities after a man was stranded on Errigal on Saturday for five hours. Their warning came after Saturday’s rescue of a man who reported being on his own, with a failing battery in his torch and no […]
Donegal photographer speaks out on mental health struggles
By Emma Ryan A DONEGAL photographer who is set to promote the county in America has told how his dog Iggy helped save his life. James O’Donnell from Falcarragh is well known throughout the county for his stunning images with his two dogs, Iggy and Frida. Advertisement This week, Iggy and Frida hit 50,000 followers on social […]
Teen hosts national conference on children’s rights
A young Donegal woman has hosted a hugely successful national conference on children’s rights that was attended by over 100 people from all over the country. Pieces of Us – What’s Next? hosted by Karolina Byrne, a sixteen year old from Glenties was run by the Ombudsman for Children’s Office (OCO) and attended by the […]
Blueway project for Rivers Finn and Foyle should be considered says Cllr
THE possible development of a Blueway along the Finn and Foyle waterways is to be explored by Donegal County Council with one local councillor saying the benefits for business and local tourism would be huge. Cllr. Patrick McGowan wants a co-ordinated plan put together to look at the potential for a Blueway along the two […]
Leading home care provider to host recruitment days
ONE OF Ireland’s leading providers of home care services is hosting recruitment days in Letterkenny and Falcarragh. With a mission to recruit 1,000 new professional caregivers, local events are part of a national drive and will take place over four days next week. Open Days will take place in Riverfront House, Second Floor, Pearse Road, […]
Water supply successfully restored in Ballyraine
Uisce Éireann and Donegal County Council have successfully completed repairs to a burst water main in Ballyraine, Letterkenny. Uisce Éireann working in partnership with Donegal County Council confirmed that water has been successfully restored to the majority of homes and businesses in Ashlawn, An Garran, Orchard Grove, Ballyraine and surrounding areas. The remaining properties can […]
Fr Shaun to celebrate Mass in Letterkenny
NEWLY ordained Fr Shaun Doherty is to celebrate Mass in Letterkenny for the first time this month. Fr Doherty will celebrate Mass in St Eunan’s Cathedral on Monday, August 14, at 7pm for the Vigil Mass of the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. After the ceremony, Fr Doherty will give his first […]
Uisce Éireann working to restore water supply in Ballyraine and surrounding areas of Letterkenny
Uisce Éireann is working with Donegal County Council to restore water supply as quickly as possible to customers following a burst to a water main in Ballyraine, Letterkenny. As a result of the burst, customers in Ashlawn, An Garran, Orchard Grove, Ballyraine, Letterkenny and surrounding areas may experience low pressure and/or interruptions to their water […]
Healthcare union issues stark warning ahead of winter
By Emma Ryan A HEALTHCARE union has issued a stark warning ahead of winter as almost 300 patients were on trolleys at Letterkenny University Hospital during July. At Letterkenny University Hospital, 272 patients were on trolleys in July – that figure was down compared to last year when 360 patients were on trolleys. Advertisement As of Friday, […]
Businesses urged to apply for support after flooding
By Róise Collins SMALL businesses affected by the recent flash flooding in east Donegal are being urged to apply for flooding relief funds, as only two enquiries have been made so far. The Emergency Humanitarian Support Scheme, which is to be distributed by the Irish Red Cross, was announced last week to provide support to […]