Patrick McNelis, from Kilcar, Donegal, who graduated with a 2:1 degree in Pharmacy. He would like to thank his father, Michael, his brother, Tony and his dissertation supervisor in 4th year, Dr. Ahmed Abuelhana for his help in getting him through the tough final year.
Victim impact statement not allowed in Danielle case
The mum Danielle McLaughlin has spoken of her upset at being denied to make a victim impact statement if her daughter’s murder accused is found guilty
Letterkenny Reunion to come to an end
Over thirty years since it came into existence, it has brought huge numbers of emigrants from abroad back to their home town.
Behavioural issues in children rising – Donegal analyst
Changes in how children spend their time is leading to increased behavioural issues, a Donegal practitioner has warned.
Letterkenny woman graduates with First Class Honours Degree
Mirren McFeely, Letterkenny, daughter of Anthony and Bernie McFeely, recently graduated from Ulster University Belfast School of Art with 1st Class Honours Degree Bachelor of Design, Graphic Design and Illustration. She has been chosen as a Graduate in Residence in her field for 24/25 at Belfast School of Art. If you have a graduation photograph […]
Letterkenny Regional Cultural Centre extends ‘green’ welcome
LETTERKENNY’S Regional Cultural Centre has launched a unique initiative in a bid to welcome newcomers to the county. The ‘Shared Roots’ initiative will see a ‘green’ welcome being given to newcomers to the county, with the kind gesture of a small plant from their new Shared Roots shelf. As moving to a new place can be challenging, the staff […]
Neurology Consultants for LUH welcomed
PLANS to appoint two neurological consultants between Letterkenny University Hospital and Sligo University Hospital have been welcomed. The announcement was welcomed by Councillor Gerry McMonagle at the Regional Health Forum, West meeting in Galway on Tuesday. Cllr McMonagle had pointed out in his question tabled to the Forum that “with over 46 per cent of the […]
Clarity sought on Milford care facility
by Kate Heaney NEWLY elected Councillor Declan Meehan called for clarity around Milford Health Centre this week. At Tuesday’s Regional Health Forum West meeting, he asked to know from the HSE’s Saolta Group when the new Primary Care Milford facility, which has been granted planning permission, might be opened for patient use. Advertisement The new building will […]
Surge measures implemented more than 200 times in LUH
by Darragh Bermingham SURGE protocol measures, introduced when hospitals are experiencing high emergency activity, were implemented 242 times at Letterkenny University Hospital during a 15 month period. According to the HSE Urgent and Emergency Care (UEC) Operational Plan, published in July last year, surge measures respond to and mitigate patient safety risks associated with high UEC activity […]
‘Thriving’ local cricket club needs home
AT Wednesday’s Letterkenny/Milford MD, Councillor Michael McBride called for a ‘masterplan’ for council owned lands adjacent to the River Swilly and Neil T Blaney Road to be created as soon as possible to provide a home ground for Letterkenny Cricket Club. “I think the council ground owned here would be an excellent location for the […]