By Dionne Meehan THE 52nd Lennon Festival has come to a close following a jam-packed week of events. From the pre-festival events to the main acts, this year’s festival proved to be a resounding success. Advertisement Speaking to the Donegal News, Festival Chairman, Paul McCahill said this year’s festival was one of the best they ever […]
Woman’s 26 hours in hospital’s emergency department
A WOMAN has told of how she found her medical file on top of a bin and endured a 26-hour ordeal at Letterkenny University Hospital’s emergency department. The Letterkenny woman was referred by her doctor to the emergency department for a brain scan on Monday and arrived at the facility at 4pm to “absolute chaos”. […]
Talented Toni making an impact on others through her music
A TALENTED St Johnston woman who suffers with crippling anxiety is hoping her music and courage will help other people who may be struggling with their mental health. Toni Ross (26) a talented singer and guitarist, currently works as a receptionist in the St Johnston Carrigans Family Resource Centre. With some encouragement from her cousin Shannon, she […]
Pursuing her dream career close to home
A DONEGAL homebird is taking full advantage of Donegal ATU as she continues to pursue her dream career without having to flee too far from the nest. Lisa Gallagher from Glenfin began her third level journey further afield but after year one she realised that she would like to be closer to home. Lisa took time to […]
Local volunteers the stars of the show at Sult
LAST weekend Gaoth Dobhair welcomed many massive international musicians for another successful Sult Music Festival. But the real stars of the show never took to the stage or stood in the spotlight. Instead the over 80 volunteers worked tirelessly together behind the scenes to make sure the show went on. Advertisement After a fantastic opening on […]
Chamber and Gardaí meet to discuss policing concerns
LAST week’s meeting between Gardaí and the Chief Executive of Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce has ensured a garda presence on the streets and shopping areas of Letterkenny, subject to resources being available. Speaking to the Donegal News this week Chamber CEO Toni Forrester described the meeting with Gardaí as positive but she said the issue […]
Na Casaidigh return to their Donegal roots
IRISH folk group Na Casaidigh pay tribute to a treasure of Irish songs this weekend as part of this year’s Earagail Arts Festival. The legendary family group will celebrate the source of much of their repertoire, Abair Amhrán, at An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny, on Sunday July 16 at 1pm. Na Casaidigh are renowned for their […]
FARMING FOCUS: Increased demand for Dexter cattle due to ACRES scheme
By Dionne Meehan WITH the demand for Dexter cattle increasing in the past year, this week we found out just how beneficial it is to raise a Dexter herd. As farmers are being pushed towards more eco-friendly practices, the demand for the native breed rapidly grew last year as farmers worked to fulfil the criteria […]
Mortgage interest costs rise by 46 percent in 12 months
SINN Féin spokesperson on Finance Pearse Doherty has called for the introduction of temporary and targeted mortgage interest relief to support struggling households. The Donegal TD was speaking after the Central Statistics Office found that mortgage interest costs had risen by 46 percent in the past 12 months. Speaking today, Teachta Doherty said: “Yesterday the […]
Programme for adults with long term health conditions to be held in Bundoran
The Living Well Programme is a key evidence-based resource of the Self-management Support Programme across Community Healthcare Cavan Donegal Leitrim Monaghan Sligo (CH CDLMS). Living Well supports adults, 18 years and over, living with long term health conditions such as Diabetes, COPD, Asthma, heart conditions, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Arthritis and chronic pain to develop self-management […]