2023 sees three distinguished individuals honoured with the Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Award. The Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards return for 2023 on Saturday, September , at the Inishowen Gateway Hotel in Buncrana, County Donegal. The award, presented by Donegal County Council, seeks to recognise those who have excelled in their chosen field whilst honouring […]
Over 2,400 Homeowners Join Coleman Legal High Court Action
Defective Blocks Ireland CLG, in association with Coleman Legal, has announced that the High Court legal action representing homeowners affected by defective concrete damaged homes in Donegal has grown in support, with over 2,400 participants joining the case. The closing date to join this legal action is set for Friday, July 7th. This landmark case […]
400 patients admitted to LUH without bed last month
by Louise Doyle ALMOST 400 patients were admitted to Letterkenny University Hospital in June without a bed. Latest trolley watch figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation reveal 396 patients were without a bed in LUH last month. That’s an 18 per cent rise on the number of patients admitted to LUH without a bed […]
Minister O’ Brien announces the commencement of the enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’ Brien TD, today commenced the enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks (DCB) Grant Scheme. This scheme will provide financial support to affected homeowners in counties Donegal, Mayo, Limerick and Clare whose dwelling had been damaged by the use of defective concrete blocks in its construction. Grants of up […]
Body found in Sliabh Liag believed to be that of Tyrone man
A BODY found as part of an alleged serious assault investigation in the Sliabh Liag area is believed to be that of a Tyrone man. A post-mortem examination is being carried out on the remains in Letterkenny University Hospital. The State Pathologist has also been informed. The man, is believed to be aged in his […]
Letterkenny hospital win health and safety award
The Health and Safety team in Letterkenny University Hospital have won a national Health and Safety Excellence Award for their work on internal audit. The awards recognise and reward the most outstanding health and safety achievements in Ireland under twenty categories. LUH were winners in the healthcare category and the team celebrated their success with […]
Body recovered in Sliabh Liag investigation
The body has since been removed from the scene and taken to Letterkenny University Hospital.
Loganair’s new aircraft to serve Donegal route
LOGANAIR is introducing its first ATR aircraft to Glasgow Airport which will serve the Glasgow to Donegal route from August. The new ATR-42-600 aircrafts which are larger, quieter, and more efficient than the Saab 340s they replace, have been introduced as a multimillion investment to upgrade and futureproof Loganair’s fleet. This service will benefit from up to a […]
Consultation on Letterkenny transport project extended
PUBLIC consultation on a project that will look at the transport network around the south of Letterkenny has been extended. Donegal County Council is set to host a second public drop-in session to get feedback on the Letterkenny Southern Network Project which aims to provide connectivity from Letterkenny to West Donegal, reduce traffic congestion, support […]
Fr Shaun’s special day
Former Highland Radio presenter Shaun Doherty has been ordained a priest at a special ceremony held in St Eugene’s Cathedral in Derry. Hundreds of family members, parishioners and friends gathered for Fr Shaun’s special day which was celebrated by the Most Rev Dr Donal McKeown D.D., Bishop of Derry. Yesterday’s celebrations came just six years […]