by Louise Doyle THE Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation is calling for “urgent talks” to address mounting pressures in hospitals amid latest trolley figures posing a “high risk event”. The organisation has said each hospital group and the HSE must “outline immediately” what they are doing to reduce significant pressures in what it has described as “intolerable environments”. Advertisement The […]
Lifford girl is finalist in Junior Eurovision 2023 this weekend
by Louise Doyle THE mother of a Lifford girl who is a finalist in Junior Eurovision 2023 has spoken of her pride in her daughter. Jessica McKean (10) is one three finalists hoping to fly the flag to represent Ireland in France on November 26. Advertisement But, just one more hurdle stands in Jessica’s way of performing in […]
Letterkenny Tidy Towns to launch new sustainability initiative
LETTERKENNY Tidy Towns is encouraging the local community to embrace their power to effect change through the ‘Power of One’ initiative. The initiative will be launched with a specially created video on Wednesday, October 11 at 7pm in the Station House Hotel, as part of their Sustainable Community LK event. The ‘Power of One’ initiative […]
Gardaí renew appeal for missing teen from Burnfoot
Gardaí are renewing their appeal and seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 14-year-old Stephen Boyle who is reported missing from Burnfoot, Co. Donegal since August 22, 2023. Stephen is described as approximately 5’6 in height, of medium build with light brown hair and blue eyes. It is unknown what Stephen was wearing […]
Missing teen located safe and well
Richard Ogbebor, 14 years, who was reported missing from Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, since Monday, October 2, 2023, has been located safe and well. Gardaí would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance.
Gardaí issue appeal for missing teen from Letterkenny
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabout of 14-year-old Richard Ogbebor who is reported missing from his home in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, since Monday, October 2 at approximately 9am. Richard was last seen on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at 10pm. Richard is described as being 6 foot in height with a slim […]
Flood victims are living on the edge – council told
By Emma Ryan PEOPLE of Raphoe and Castlefin are “living on the edge” during periods of heavy rain as concerns remain over flooding. It comes as heavy rain battered the county last week as Storm Agnes brought torrential rain and strong winds. Advertisement In July, residents in East Donegal had their homes and businesses destroyed due […]
Plans launched to create vibrant Cultural Quarter in Letterkenny
By Emma Ryan A PUBLIC consultation has been launched on the proposed development of Letterkenny Cultural Corridor which aims to create a vibrant Cultural Quarter in the town. The project aims to improve the existing pathway and public spaces between An Grianán Theatre, the Regional Cultural Centre and Donegal County Museum. Advertisement The project focuses on the […]
Dungloe and the Rosses tourism brochure launched
A REVISED edition of the Dungloe and a Rosses tourism brochure was launched in Ionad Teampall Cróine in Dungloe last Wednesday night by Pat the Cope Gallagher. The 50-page bi-lingual full colour brochure gives a great insight into tourism, accommodation, activities, festivals, events, and many other Rosses related services and activities. It follows on from […]
‘Amelia’s Flight of Hope’ to celebrate 10th birthday milestone
by Louise Doyle A YOUNG girl who tragically died with her father and brother is to be remembered on what would have been her 10th birthday at a special event to inspire people to chase their dreams. Amelia Mullan (6), her father John (49) and brother Tomás (14) died in August 2020 when the family’s car […]