“A SUBSTANTIAL” number of patients arrived to Letterkenny University Hospital’s Emergency Department on Tuesday, the HSE has said. In a statement on Tuesday evening, the HSE said 105 patients were waiting in the hospital’s emergency department, with five ambulances queued up outside. However, we were reliably informed that the number of ambulances waiting was 11. […]
‘Budget does little to ease our struggles’
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Business owners in Letterkenny say cuts to the VAT rate for the hospitality sector announced in the Budget this week will do little to ease the struggles of those already feeling the squeeze. A blanket cut in the VAT rate for restaurants, cafes, catering businesses and hairdressers from 13.5 per cent to 9 per cent was announced […]
Funeral takes place today of man who died in storm incident
LETTERKENNY man Tommy Connors will be laid to rest this morning following his tragic passing last week. Mr Connors, of Neil T Blaney Road, lost his life in a weather-related incident in the town on Friday afternoon. The incident took place at a domestic property during Storm Amy. Advertisement A very well-known and popular member […]
Weather: Mainly cloudy today with patches of light rain
TODAY will be mainly cloudy with patchy light rain or drizzle. Highest temperatures of 12 to 15 degrees. Tonight will be mainly cloudy with isolated drizzle and mist. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 8 to 11 degrees.
Shock as Maple Milford closes its doors after 20 years
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AFTER 20 years at the heart of the community, Maple Milford has today closed its doors for the final time. The owners say the decision to close was not made lightly. They say that for two decades, Maple Milford has been more than a shop, it has been a community hub, a place of connection, […]
Major regional roadshow to grow Ireland’s livestock sector hits Donegal
Ireland’s organic farming community is set to take centre stage this autumn with the launch of a specialist regional organic roadshow. The ‘Growing Prospects for Organic Livestock’ roadshow will take place on Wednesday, October 15 from 6pm to 9pm in the Abbey Hotel, Donegal Town. The meeting aims to inform current and potential organic farmers […]
Eileen and Seán Donaghey Honoured as 2025 Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Award Recipients
The Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards return for 2025 to the Inishowen Gateway Hotel in Buncrana on Friday, October 17, from 6.30pm. Our final awardees to be profiled ahead of the 2025 ceremony are Eileen and Seán Donaghey. Originally from Rashenny, Ballyliffin and Cockhill, Buncrana, Eileen and Seán have spent the past 34 years in […]
Major retailer to expand in Letterkenny
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THERE is good news for Letterkenny shoppers as Boots will be moving to a larger unit in the Letterkenny Retail Park just in time for the Christmas shopping period. The pharmacy and beauty supply store already has two shops open in Letterkenny, one in the retail park and the other on the Lower Main Street. […]
Business CCTV cameras damaged by male – gardaí
Gardaí are investigating an incident of criminal damage that occurred at a business premises located on St. Mary’s Road, Buncrana shortly after 3.20am on Sunday, October 5. A male approached the premises and struck one of the CCTV cameras with his hand, causing it to break. A garda spokesperson said: “We appeal to anyone who […]
TCS inspires local support for BUMBLEance fundraiser
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TATA Consultancy Services (TCS) based in Letterkenny has raised €1739 to date in a recent fundraising campaign in aid of BUMBLEance, Ireland’s Children’s National Ambulance Service. The fundraising goal is to enhance BUMBLEance’s Vehicle 9, which specifically serves children across Donegal, by funding a selection of new toys to make hospital journeys more comfortable and […]