By Róise Collins A DONEGAL artist says he is thrilled to be heading to Anfield tomorrow to present two handcrafted copper pieces to the current Premier League champions. Gaoth Dobhair man Neil Ferry and his 17 year old daughter Aoife, both lifelong Liverpool fans, say the invitation is “a dream come true.” Advertisement Neil created two […]
Donegal patients struggling to access cross-border healthcare scheme – Deputy Ward
A DONEGAL TD has highlighted issues with the Cross-Border Directive Scheme for Donegal constituents availing of dental treatments. Deputy Charles Ward said that many children in Donegal are forced to go across the border to access essential dental treatment. “This is not for cosmetic procedures, Minister, but for essential treatments, and many families are not […]
Car owners urged to step up security
GARDAÍ are calling on all car owners to step up security measures in the wake of two break-ins last weekend. A car had been parked in the car park at Dunree beach on Saturday, July 12 between 4.15pm and 7pm. When the owner returned she discovered that the front passenger window had been smashed. Advertisement […]
Green light for Milford nursing home extension
by Louise Doyle A NURSING home in Milford has been given the green light for a two-storey extension. Proposals were lodged with Donegal County Council in December 2024 by applicant Philip O’Donnell on behalf of Áras Uí Dhomhnaill for the extension to provide an additional 25 en-suite bedrooms with ancillary spaces. Advertisement The proposed plans further […]
Attacks on Letterkenny University Hospital nurses revealed
by Louise Doyle THE HSE has said ensuring the safety of employees is their top priority, as we can reveal there were 175 reported attacks on nurses at Letterkenny University Hospital in under three years. Figures released to this newspaper through a request under the Freedom of Information Act show that as of July 15 this year, there […]
Weather: Wet start to the day
RAINY conditions are expected this morning, with a chance of isolated thunderstorms. The rain will ease later this afternoon. Highest temperatures of 15 to 18 degrees in moderate winds. Advertisement Tonight, any lingering rain will clear early, leaving clear spells and isolated showers. Lowest temperatures of 12 to 14 degrees in light to northwest winds. […]
Jobs boost as Letterkenny to be headquarters for new government scheme
LETTERKENNY has been announced as the headquarters of the new National Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings Authority (NAERSA). In line with the Government’s commitment to balanced regional development, NAERSA will be headquartered in Donegal, with an initial 35 permanent staff expected to grow as the scheme matures. Recruitment is already underway for the CEO, senior staff, […]
Regeneration for Raphoe Town Centre in the pipeline
DONEGAL County Council’s Regeneration and Development Team have announced plans to develop and regenerate Raphoe town centre. This revamp will be carried out in conjunction with Paul Doherty Architects and Cala Architects. This development will be heritage-led with aims to incorporate historic buildings and culture into the plans. Advertisement The strategy and action plan will […]
The Marty Party is landing in Kilcar
By Aoife Doherty RTÉ’S Up for the Match programme will be in Kilcar on the eve of the All-Ireland Final. The programme will be streamed live from Kilcar GAA’s Towney Park on Saturday, July 26 at 7pm. Advertisement There is plenty of excitement as some top players and pundits will be in attendance with RTÉ’s […]
EXCLUSIVE: My 10-hour stint on the beat with gardaí in Letterkenny
By Louise Doyle THE increasing challenges our frontline services are under is undeniable, but on Saturday night I saw this firsthand when I was given the opportunity to accompany Letterkenny gardaí on the beat. Setting out at 6pm in an unmarked car with Garda Stephen Campbell and Garda Stephen Carroll, of the Roads Policing Unit, they tell […]