THE Irish Fish Producers Organisation has issued a call for urgent funding for the pelagic sector, to address the loss of €28m from Brexit’s impact. Killybegs based IFPO chief executive, Aodh O Donnell criticised the failure to implement measures amounting to €29m for pelagic fisheries, such as mackerel. He said, “It’s nearly two years since […]
Relay for Life – it’s about much more than just raising money
RELAY for Life Donegal takes place this year from 5pm on Saturday, June 3 to 5pm on Sunday, June 4 at the ATU Donegal Campus in Letterkenny, with registration for survivors and caregivers now open. Relay for Life is a 24 hour event at which funds are raised for the Irish Cancer Society, but it […]
Overseas recruitment campaign continues to tackle nurse shortages at hospital
by Kate Heaney A DISCREPANCY regarding the number of nurses short at Letterkenny University Hospital was raised at this week’s meeting of the Regional Health Forum by its Chairman Cllr Gerry McMonagle. While Saolta were suggesting there were 23 vacancies in nursing between the Emergency Department and Surgical, the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) claimed […]
An Grianan to host an evening of entertainment in aid of Donegal Hospice
An Grianan Theatre in Letterkenny will be the setting for a concert on Friday, June 9 which is being organised by broadcaster, author and chaplain the Rev Jim Lamont. With a line-up of popular local artists it promises to be an entertaining evening of easy listening music, amusing stories and “good craic”, along with some […]
Almost forty complaints from Donegal made to Children’s Ombudsman last year
THE Donegal-born Children’s Ombudsman has made fresh calls for the urgent reform of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in the wake of a concerning report. Dr Niall Muldoon’s call comes as almost 40 complaints from Donegal were lodged with his office in 2022. In all, there were 1,812 complaints to the OCO last year. Thirty-six came from Donegal. […]
Damage to roof on church grounds
GARDAÍ investigating damage to a roof of a portacabin on church grounds believe it may have been jumped on a number of times causing it to collapse. The incident happened at the Presbyterian Church on the Letterkenny Road in Convoy. Damage was caused to the roof of a portacabin to the rear of the Church […]
House in Letterkenny estate damaged twice hours apart
TWO incidents of criminal damage at an address in James Larkin Court in Oldtown, Letterkenny just hours apart are being investigated. In the first incident, a brick was thrown at the front window of a house, causing it to smash. This occured on Thursday, May 18, at 8.05pm. Advertisement A few hours later, at approximately […]
Permanent TSB opens new branch in Ballybofey
Permanent TSB has opened its new branch on Lower Main Street in Ballybofey. As part of a nationwide branch expansion, earlier this year the bank increased its branch network to 98 locations throughout Ireland with the acquisition of 25 former Ulster Bank branches. Permanent TSB has invested €25m in refurbishing the branches, installing new ATMs and IT […]
Calendar Girls nominated for national awards
NINE ladies who got naked as part of Letterkenny’s Music and Drama Group have been shortlisted for two national awards for their performance in ‘Calendar Girls the Musical’. The production which aired in December has been selected by The Association of Irish Musical Societies (AIMS) in two categories. The awards acknowledge and celebrate the massive […]
Donegal Garda Sergeant Honoured with Silver Scott Medal
Sgt Eamon Griffin stationed in Ballybofey recognised for acts of heroism and courage in Glenties. The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) has commended Sergeant Eamon Griffin from Donegal on receiving a prestigious Silver Scott Medal today. Sgt Griffin attended a ceremony in Dublin and was presented with his medal by the Minister for […]