A MAN in his sixties was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital after being struck by a car in Ballybofey last night. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the collision involving a pedestrian and a car on the Main Street at around 9.30pm. “The pedestrian, a male in his 60s, received treatment for minor […]
Doherty slams Health Minister in the Dáil for failing to come to Donegal
Sinn Féin’s Donegal TD Pearse Doherty has today criticised the Health Minister in the Dáil for his continued refusal to come to Donegal and meet with GPs and Consultants who have taken the unprecedented step of writing a letter to him highlighting their serious concerns about Letterkenny University Hospital. Speaking to Minister McConalogue, Teachta Doherty […]
Donegal routes to be gritted this evening
Donegal County Council have announced that roads are to be gritted tonight. The following routes will be gritted from 6pm tonight, Thursday, November 9. 01: National Primary North 02: National Primary Central 04: Inishowen South 05: Inishowen East 06: Inishowen West 07: Milford South 08: Milford North 09: Cill Ulta East 12: Binswilly 13: Stranorlar […]
Donegal honoured with top Global Destination Award by Lonely Planet
DONEGAL, Ireland’s hidden gem, has been recognised by Lonely Planet as one of the world’s top travel destinations, further solidifying its global appeal. Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Martin Harley accepted the official Lonely Planet award on Monday, November 6, at the World Travel Market in London. This prestigious event is recognised as a […]
Charity Concert raises vital funds for Letterkenny Food Bank
By Dionne Meehan CROWDS gathered in Voodoo Venue at the weekend for a Charity Country Concert which raised almost €1,500 for Letterkenny Food Bank. This comes after the charity warned of its concern for this coming winter as the cost of living crisis continues to push up demand. Advertisement Hearing the charities cry for help, local musician, […]
Garda Station sells for close to three times asking price
By Róise Collins A former Garda Station in Bunbeg has sold at auction for €85,000. The final sale price is close to three times the reserve price which had been set to €30,000. Advertisement The auction held by O’Donnellan and Joyce, a Galway based Auctioneer took place on Friday, November 3, drew the attention of […]
Record number of new homes completed in Donegal this year
ALMOST 500 new homes were completed in Donegal in the first nine months of this year. Latest figures by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show 449 new homes were finished in the county from January to September of this year. It’s the highest number of completions recorded in Donegal for the first three-quarters of any year […]
Mum pays tribute to son ahead of funeral
by Louise Doyle THE mother of a teenage man killed in a collision in Gleneely this week alongside his friend has said his loss has “forever changed their lives”. Thomas Gallagher and Alana Harkin, both aged 18, who died in the single vehicle collision on their way home from work in the early hours of Monday […]
Fancy owning your own bank?
FANCY owning your own bank? Well now is your chance – mind you it may not be full of cash! The former Ulster Bank premises on Main Street in Letterkenny had a for sale sign erected on it this week. The branch which closed on April 21 is one of 39 to be offered for sale […]
McConalogue welcomes commencement of ED review at hospital
THE commencement of the work by the Performance Management and Improvement Unit (PMIU) at Letterkenny University Hospital has been welcomed by Donegal Minister Charlie McConalogue. The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine said he hopes the review will lead to better and more efficient systems being put in place at the hospital. The six-week review […]