HSE Donegal Disability Services host Safeguarding Awareness Event


Donegal Disability Services held a safeguarding awareness event in the Raddison Blu Hotel in Letterkenny on Friday last, November 10, 2023. The event was run to mark national Adult Safeguarding Day. The aim of the national Adult Safeguarding Day was to raise a greater understanding of adult abuse and safeguarding and empower people to protect […]

Gardaí investigate crash at Harvest rally


GARDAÍ are investigating a crash that occurred at the Harvest Mini Stages Rally over the weekend when two spectators were injured. The two men, aged in their 60s and 40s, were taken to Letterkenny University Hospital to be treated for their injuries. A garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of an […]

‘Unsafe’ trolley figures ahead of winter, says INMO


ALMOST 90 patients were on trolleys in Letterkenny University Hospital so far this month. Trolley watch figures from Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) reveal 86 patients were on trolleys at Letterkenny University Hospital from November 1 to November 10. Figures did not include the weekend. INMO General Secretary Phil Ní Sheaghda said the situation is “unsafe” going into […]

Sinn Féin Ard Fheis renews commitment to 100% Redress


Donegal Sinn Féin have welcomed the unanimous support from Sinn Féin delegates and members from across Ireland for their motion at the party’s Ard Fheis in Athlone last weekend. The motion reiterated Sinn Féin’s commitment to 100% redress for all of the victims of the defective concrete products and defective apartments, duplexes and houses scandals. Speaking […]

Storm Debi brings flooding to parts of Donegal


ROAD users are being urged to take care as Storm Debi has brought flooding to parts of the county this morning. Cllr Donal Mandy Kelly alerted Donegal County Council’s Roads team about standing water on roads in the Newmills, Rockhill, Glenkeo and other areas such as Old Town, Letterkenny. “The men are out trying to […]

COPD patient forum to take place in Letterkenny


THE respiratory team at Letterkenny Universtiy Hospital will host a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patient forum this week. The event will take place in Mount Errigal Hotel on Thursday, with registration at 10am. Lunch will be provided and the event will close at 3pm. Advertisement COPD is a common treatable lung condition. People with COPD […]

Bonagee Link Bridge petition reaches almost 800 signatures


By Dionne Meehan A PETITION, set up calling for the Bonagee Link in Letterkenny to finally get off the ground, has racked up almost 800 signatures in just two weeks. Aimed at addressing the congestion issues on the primary route in and out of Letterkenny, the petition was set up on October 26. Advertisement Speaking to the Donegal News, […]

Cost of renting up twenty per cent


THE average cost of renting a property in Donegal is up twenty per cent compared to twelve months ago, according to the latest report from Daft.ie. Their rental price report, released today, shows on average it costs €1,122 per month to rent in the county. The average price of renting a three bed house is […]

Letterkenny family say thanks by raising over €20,000 for charities


A LETTERKENNY family have raised over €20,000 as a thank you to the services that are providing cancer care to their dad. Organising a special charity swim at Marble Hill beach, the Kelly family were delighted when over 150 people gathered to brave the icy waters of Dunfanaghy. The past year has been tough for […]