OUTGOING Chairman of the Regional Health Forum West, Cllr Gerry McMonagle asked Tuesday’s meeting for an update on where the review of the NowDoc Service for Donegal is currently at. Cllr McMonagle told the meeting there were a lot of concerns from patients, service users and staff. “The answer given raises more questions than answers. […]
Passport delays are a huge issue for people this year again – Pearse Doherty TD
Donegal TD Pearse Doherty has warned about significant delays in issuing and renewing passports. His warning comes after Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs Matt Carthy TD met with the passport office recently. Teachta Doherty said as we enter into the summer months, his office has seen a huge increase in numbers of people finding that passports are […]
Severe Asthma Clinic in Letterkenny University Hospital transforming lives of patients
THE Severe Asthma Clinic in Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) which is changing the lives of people with the condition, has featured on a RTE television show into hospital innovations. The LUH run clinic offers novel therapeutics and treatment for people in the region suffering from severe asthma. The treatment involves an injectable biological infusion which dramatically […]
Mothers’ Union present handmade gifts to hospital
DERRY and Raphoe Mothers’ Union have presented beautiful handmade items to Altnagelvin Hospital’s Emergency Department and Maternity Wards. The Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) gratefully acknowledges a kind donation of beautiful handmade items from Derry and Raphoe Mothers’ Union. The group have provided 274 emergency wash bags and 1,241 hand crafted items […]
New outdoor play area for Scoil an Linbh Íosa, Carrigans
THE pupils of Scoil an Linbh Íosa in Carrigans are enjoying a new multi-purpose outdoor play area which has recently been installed in the school grounds. The fabulous new outdoor play area was funded by the school’s very active Parents’ Association and provides a welcome new facility for the pupils to play in during the […]
Eclipse wins ‘Best Cinema Experience’ award
Eclipse Cinemas Bundoran won ‘Best Cinema Experience’ at the Irish Hospitality Awards in Dublin last week. This is only three weeks after sister cinema Eclipse Cinemas Lifford-Strabane won ‘Best Entertainment Venue’ at Highland Radio’s Customer Service awards at the end of May. Eclipse Cinemas is a locally owned independent cinema group and has been bringing entertainment to […]
International flavour for the Letterkenny Blues & Roots Festival
LETTERKENNY will come alive to the sound of some of the best blues artists around next weekend with the ever popular Letterkenny Blues & Roots Festival making a welcome return. The festival which ran in 2019 and 2022 has announced an exciting lineup of music and events taking place throughout the town from Friday, June […]
Two people arrested in connection with Slieve League incident released
The two people arrested in connection with the alleged Slieve League incident have been released without charge. Gardaí in Ballyshannon continue to investigate an incident that occurred in the Slieve League / Killybegs area in between Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 24, 2023. Gardaí have confirmed the two people arrested in connection with this […]
Over 1,000 ESB customers without power in Letterkenny
Over 1,000 homes and businesses are without power in Letterkenny this evening. A fault in the Gortlee area of the town has left 1,032 ESB customers without a service. The fault was reported at 4.10pm this evening and ESB staff are currently working to repair it.
FLAIR APPARENT: Palettes to get creative with this summer
If you’ve ever considered experimenting with your make up look, Summer is a brilliant time to try something new. While a few lucky people can wear whatever lipstick colour they want, most of us are restricted by what lipsticks look best with our skin tone. Eyeshadow is a different story, almost everyone can wear a […]