A proposed strike involving close to 5,000 workers from organisations funded by the Health Service Executive and other State agencies due to take place this morning, has been suspended following agreement between all parties at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC). The talks concluded in the early hours of the morning. Speaking to the Donegal News […]
Hospital crisis: Health Minister confirms plans to visit LUH
The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly is to meet with Donegal GP and hospital consultant representatives to discuss their ongoing concerns over patient services in the emergency department at Letterkenny University Hospital. The Minister has also accepted an invitation from his cabinet colleague Minister Charlie McConalogue to visit Letterkenny University Hospital. Minister McConalogue said he […]
Increase in Donegal households using the toilet as a bin
Uisce Éireann and Clean Coasts are urging the public to continue to ‘Think Before You Flush’ as alarmingly a recent survey has revealed an increase in the disposal of wipes and other sanitary products down the toilet. Whether labelled as ‘flushable’ or not, wipes should never be disposed of in toilets. With the growing popularity of year-round open water […]
Letterkenny woman ‘turns the town pink’
By Róise Collins LETTERKENNY was flooded with a sea of pink yesterday morning as hundreds of people gathered to support the Pink Run and Walk in aid of Cancer Care West. Organiser Lisa Gallagher who herself is currently undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer said she was “overwhelmed” by the number of people who turned up […]
Meeting told of need for traffic calming measures at N13 junction
FURTHER calls have been made to urgently carry out traffic calming measures on the busy N13, with one local councillor claiming that “sooner or later there is going to be a head on collision there”. Cllr Donal Coyle shared many motorists’ fears with Donegal County Council’s Road and Transport division at last week’s meeting of the […]
Council issues advice to motorists ahead of traffic light switch on
DONEGAL County Council has shared advice with motorists ahead of the switching on of the new traffic signals at the Polestar Roundabout in Letterkenny tomorrow, Tuesday. The main objective of the Polestar Signalisation Project is to improve traffic flow at the busy roundabout while also providing safe facilities for pedestrians and cyclists at the roundabout. […]
Firework thrown through letterbox in Letterkenny
A FIREWORK was thrown through the letterbox of a house in Letterkenny. Gardaí are investigating the incident, which occurred at a property on Dr McGinley Road on Sunday, October 1, sometime between 9pm and 9.30pm. It comes as gardaí say there has been a sharp rise in the number of incidents involving fireworks being reported this […]
Special appeal as new information emerges on Cian Langelaan’s disappearance
A special appeal has been shared by Missing Persons Helpline Ireland following the emergence of new information on missing person Cian Langelaan. Last month marked the three-year anniversary of the appearance of Cian who has been missing from the Falcarragh area since September 24, 2020. The last known sighting of Cian was on Sunday, September […]
Mum due to give birth a week after eviction
by Louise Doyle A MAN who is facing being made homeless in Letterkenny with his pregnant wife days after she gives birth, along with their three-year-old daughter, has said he fears his family will not find another home. Krzysztof Borkowski’s family is one of 19 families living in the Forest Ballymacool housing estate who are facing eviction. Advertisement He was told last Friday that he and […]
When you eat good, you feel good – it’s as simple as that
This week Paul Bradley catches up with Angela McGlanaghey, Store Manager at Simple Simon’s Restaurant in Donegal Town. She says business is good, and people now care more than ever about what they eat. Hi Angela, how are you these days? Hi Paul I’m good thank you, life is busy but great! How is business in […]