More than 1,200 people from all over Ireland converged in the Midlands town of Mullingar for the Irish Kidney Association 38th Annual Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving. The service, which honours organ donors and celebrates their gift of life to others, was held at the Cathedral of Christ the King, on Saturday, October 14. For many […]
Donegal fashionista’s work gets global showcase
A LETTERKENNY student designer’s inspired work featured prominently at the world’s largest gathering of future leaders in Belfast. The One Young World Summit, which ran from October 2 to October 5, brought together delegates from over 190 countries and more than 250 organisations to confront the biggest challenges facing humanity and accelerate social impact. On the Wednesday […]
Letterkenny Literary Festival is bigger and better than ever
THE Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter’s 2023 Literary Festival got off to a flying start following Elusive Theatre’s presentation of Brendan Behan’s play, ‘Moving Out’. In 1952, Behan was commissioned to write two plays for Radio Eireann about the trials and tribulations of an inner city Dublin family, the Hannigans, facing the prospects of moving to suburbia. According to […]
Calls to extend tourism season at Newmills
By Róise Collins CALLS have been made to extend the visiting season at Newmills Corn and Flax Mill on the outskirts of Letterkenny. A local to the area Councillor Donal ‘Mandy’ Kelly has requested that Donegal County Council engage with the Office Public Works (OPW) to extend the current visiting season at the popular tourist attraction. […]
Graduation celebrations for Donegal apprentices
THERE were big celebrations in Letterkenny on Friday as 24 apprentices from Donegal were among a group of craft apprentices from across 17 apprenticeship programmes who graduated at a special ceremony. A number of apprentices from Donegal who recently qualified, were unable to attend the ceremony due to employment and other commitments. Donegal Education and […]
Yellow rain warning for Donegal
A YELLOW weather warning has been issued for rain in Donegal. The warning came into action at 11am this morning and will remain in place until 8pm tomorrow night. In a statement issued this morning, Mét Éireann warned of heavy rain and strong, gusty winds. Possible impacts of these weather conditions include localised flooding, reduced […]
Major Donegal operation to tackle rural crime
The high-visibility operation to target rural crime took place on both sides of the border from Donegal to Louth.
Care workers strike set to start this morning suspended
A proposed strike involving close to 5,000 workers from organisations funded by the Health Service Executive and other State agencies due to take place this morning, has been suspended following agreement between all parties at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC). The talks concluded in the early hours of the morning. Speaking to the Donegal News […]
Hospital crisis: Health Minister confirms plans to visit LUH
The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly is to meet with Donegal GP and hospital consultant representatives to discuss their ongoing concerns over patient services in the emergency department at Letterkenny University Hospital. The Minister has also accepted an invitation from his cabinet colleague Minister Charlie McConalogue to visit Letterkenny University Hospital. Minister McConalogue said he […]
Increase in Donegal households using the toilet as a bin
Uisce Éireann and Clean Coasts are urging the public to continue to ‘Think Before You Flush’ as alarmingly a recent survey has revealed an increase in the disposal of wipes and other sanitary products down the toilet. Whether labelled as ‘flushable’ or not, wipes should never be disposed of in toilets. With the growing popularity of year-round open water […]