CONGRATULATIONS are extended to Nuala O’Hagan, Ramelton who was the lucky winner of the Donegal News Grab a Grand competition. Once again, we had a fantastic response to our annual readers’ competition where you were in with a chance of winning ten vouchers, valued at €100 each, for ten local businesses. Nuala’s name was drawn […]
LUH receives positive feedback in National Maternity Experience Survey
Letterkenny University Hospital (LHU) has welcomed the National Maternity Experience Survey 2025 findings, which reports on the positive maternity care experienced by women earlier this year. The 2025 report was published by the National Care Experience Programme this week. The survey invited women who gave birth in February and March 2025 to share their experiences […]
Pat ‘the Cope’ calls for publication of Fianna Fáil’s presidential campaign review
Three senior Fianna Fáil TDs, including Donegal’s Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher, have called for the party to publish the long-awaited review of its presidential campaign without further delay. In a statement released today, Deputy Gallagher, along with his party colleagues Willie O’Dea and Seán Ó Fearghaíl, called for transparency and respect within the party. They […]
Donegal drivers caught speeding nearly double the limit during Christmas road safety campaign
Two drivers in Donegal were caught speeding at nearly double the speed limit during the second week of a national Christmas Road Safety Campaign. One driver was detected driving at 118km/h in a 60km/h zone on the N15 in Stranorlar, while a second driver was recorded traveling at 192km/h in a 100km/h zone on the […]
TCS Letterkenny staff support families in need this Christmas
Employees at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in Letterkenny have once again demonstrated extraordinary festive spirit, with over 100 staff members volunteering as ‘Secret Santas’ to ensure over 400 children across Donegal will receive gifts this Christmas. TCS have been contributing to the Donegal LifeStart Services Christmas Toy Appeal for the last three years, with this […]
Thirty five patients on trolleys at LUH this morning
There are 35 patients without a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital today, according to the latest Trolley Watch figures released by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO). Of these, 16 patients are waiting on trolleys in the emergency department, while a further 19 patients are waiting for beds in wards elsewhere in the hospital. […]
Betrayal, shock and anger within Donegal’s fishing communities
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FISHING communities in Donegal are reeling after this weekend’s European Union agreement in Brussels, which has been described as a “betrayal” of the Irish fishing industry. The deal includes quota reductions and the removal of long-standing protection mechanisms, which had safeguarded coastal fishing communities for nearly 50 years. Aodh O’Donnell, CEO of the Irish Fish Producers […]
Over €500k announced for three sports clubs in Donegal Gaeltacht
The Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, announced today that he has approved a grant of up to €508,872 for three sports projects located in various language planning areas in the Donegal Gaeltacht. These initiatives were approved under the Department’s Community and Language Support Programme. Donegal TD Pat the […]
Ardara National Lottery players urged to check for €500,000 win
The National Lottery has launched an urgent appeal to Daily Million Plus players in the Ardara area of Donegal to check their tickets from the 2pm draw on Sunday, October 12, as a €500,000 top prize has yet to be claimed. The winning ticket was purchased at Ardara Filling Station, Portnoo Road, Ardara, on Friday, […]
Parenting Column: Teachers don’t really expect a Christmas gift from their pupils
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Even if you try to be the most frugal version of yourself, this is an expensive time of year for parents. Some seasonal expenses can’t be avoided, but there are others that we can opt to bypass. Sometimes, we put undue pressure on ourselves to have the festivities all tied up in a bow; social […]