The NoWDOC service, which provides an urgent GP family Doctor service to patients in Co. Donegal and south Leitrim, has issued its Christmas/New Year opening hours. The service is designed to provide urgent GP care to patients and is not a substitute for the Emergency Ambulance Service, who are the appropriate service to deal with […]
Pupil numbers at ETB schools rise by almost 1,000 in five years
By Diarmaid Doherty THE number of pupils choosing to attend Donegal ETB’s 15 post primary schools has risen by almost 1,000 in just five years, new figures have revealed. And the new chairman of Donegal ETB, Cllr. Donal Coyle, said the statistics are proof of a changing attitude towards ETB schools when families are deciding […]
€11,000 raised in Donegal for youth mental health
A Christmas Trolley Dash, organised by Lidl in Donegal, has raised more than €11,000 in support of Jigsaw, the National Centre for Youth Mental Health. A Lidl statement said: “Now in its tenth year, the fundraising initiative received phenomenal widespread support from generous customers across Lidl’s 179 stores nationwide, with Lidl customers in County Donegal […]
Unforgettable night at Errigal’s Got Talent
In an extraordinary exhibition of talent, Errigal College hosted a nearly sold-out show for its latest production, ‘Errigal’s Got Talent’. The venue pulsated with excitement as nearly 250 people gathered, creating an unforgettable showcase that left a lasting impression on all attendees. The talent exhibited ranged from the rock anthems of Ruby Riot to Jonathan […]
Calls for LUH to provide treatment to reduce hair loss for cancer patients
LETTERKENNY University Hospital is being urged to provide treatment to help cancer patients reduce hair loss. Green Party Senators have put forward a motion calling on the government to extend scalp cooling technology to all people receiving cancer treatment. The motion is calling for Letterkenny University Hospital to have the hair retaining service extended to […]
Seán Rooney Memorial Cup raises more than €20,000
by Louise Doyle A POIGNANT football match which saw friends of the late Newtowncunningham peacekeeper Seán Rooney take on a strong army select team on the football pitch has raised more than €20,000 for bereaved children. The Seán Rooney Memorial Cup 2023 event on Saturday last in Oriel Park has raised €21,077.82 for Rainbows Ireland. […]
Donegal woman located safe and well
Gardaí have confirmed that Carole McGarvey, 45 years, who had been missing from the Milford area, has been located safe and well. Gardaí had last night issued an appeal for her whereabouts while family members and friends had also taken to social media to appeal for information. Gardaí have thanked the public for their assistance.
One man killed and two injured in Manorcunningham crash
ONE male has been killed and two have been injured in a road traffic collision which occurred on the N14, Manorcunningham at approximately 7pm yesterday evening. In a statement from Gardaí, they confirmed the male passenger, who was fatally injured in the two vehicle collision, was in his 30’s. “The body of the deceased has […]
Gardaí issue appeal for missing Milford woman
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 45-year-old Carole McGarvey who is missing from her home in Milford, Co. Donegal. Carole was last seen this morning, Monday, December 18, 2023 when she left home at 8.15am. Carole is described as being approximately 5 foot 5 inches in height, with a slim […]
Road closed after serious collision outside Letterkenny
A SECTION of the N14 Letterkenny to Lifford Road at Carrickballydoey has been closed due to a serious road traffic collision which occurred this evening, Monday, December 18 at approximately 7pm. Gardaí in Donegal took to social media tonight to warn motorists of the closure. “A section of the N14 Letterkenny to Lifford Road at […]