SINN Féin TDs for Donegal, Pearse Doherty and Pádraig MacLochlainn, have expressed concern at a spike in hospital cancellations of planned activity at Letterkenny University Hospital. There were 880 cancellations at LUH in the first month of 2025. Whereas figures released to Sinn Féin show that the total number of cancellations in 2024 has increased significantly on the previous […]
HSE prioritises safety amid rise in attacks at LUH
By Dionne Meehan FOLLOWING the recent rise in attacks at Letterkenny University Hospital, the Health Service Executive has stressed that the safety of staff and service users remains a top priority. Their comments come after local councillor Gerry McMonagle urged the HSE to increase the security quota at the hospital following an increase in attacks on […]
Major developer plans to invest significantly in Donegal
ONE of Ireland’s leading property development firms is seeking sites for development in Donegal as part of its expansion strategy. Fitzpatrick and Heavey Homes currently has 350 homes under construction across Offaly, Westmeath, Wicklow and Cork. Backed by a strong balance sheet and a diverse network of funding partners, the firm plans to expand its operations by […]
€2 million for 27 Donegal projects under Community Recognition Fund
TWENTY-seven project groups in Donegal have been allocated a total of almost €2 million under the Community Recognition Fund. The Community Recognition Fund was introduced in 2023 and aims to support the development of facilities that will be used in the future by all members of the community. The funding is specifically targeted at projects […]
Letterkenny traffic to be discussed at consultation
By Dionne Meehan TRAFFIC flow concerns will be to the fore at a public consultation in Letterkenny tomorrow. Residents, the public and other interested parties are being urged to attend the consultation event in The Vestry from 3pm to 7pm to share their views on Donegal County Council’s plans for two proposed developments under the Letterkenny […]
Sadness following the death of Little Blue Hero Danny McLaughlin
THERE is much sadness in Churchill today following the passing of Little Blue Hero Danny McLaughlin, Tirargus, Trentagh, Churchill. Danny, who was just two-years-old, passed away peacefully at his late residence surrounded by his loving family yesterday, Sunday, February 23. Danny was born with an inoperable brain tumour and received constant care from both his […]
Rentokil reports significant increase in rodent activity in Northwest
Rentokil, Ireland’s leading pest control provider, has reported a sharp increase in rodent infestations in the Northwest. Recent statistics indicate a 60 per cent rise in mouse-related activity and a seven per cent increase in rat activity in January 2025 compared to the same period last year. Colm Moore, Regional Technical Manager for Rentokil, said: […]
Weather: Sunny spells with a mix of scattered showers
TODAY will be blustery with good spells of sunshine and well scattered showers at first. More widespread heavy showers will spread from the west this afternoon, some of hail with scattered thunderstorms. Showers will become more scattered again this evening. Advertisement Highest temperatures of 9 to 11 degrees. Tonight, there will be a mix of […]
Chadwicks Letterkenny named Branch of the Year
CHADWICKS Group, Ireland’s leading builders’ merchants, has named the team at Chadwicks Letterkenny as the winners of the ChadwicksBranch of the Year award at the third annual Chadwicks Appreciation and Recognition Awards (CARAs). The CARAs brings together colleagues, branches and departments from across Chadwicks Group, for a night to celebrate and recognise their hard work […]
Farm inspections to treble
By Chris Ashmore DONEGAL County Council is set to nearly treble the number of farm inspections this year, it has been confirmed. Last year, the local authority completed 71 farm inspections in 2024 under the Good Agricultural Practice Regulations, focusing on areas of the county where agriculture has been linked to poor water quality. Advertisement These […]