Dublin Port closes to transport mobile MRI unit to LUH


DUBLIN Port tunnel was closed on Saturday morning to allow for a mobile MRI unit to be transported through it on its way to Letterkenny University Hospital. The hospital secured the mobile MRI unit for the duration of major installation works of a new machine to replace the existing MRI scanner, which is currently end of life and due […]


Donegal Bees hoping to create a buzz around beekeeping


GLENCOLMCILLE natives who are taking the Irish Beeswax market by storm are aiming to encourage more people to take an interest in beekeeping. Thomas Ellis (41) and Áine Curran (33) are the co-owners and directors of Donegal Bees based at Cashel, Glencolmcille. The unique business is 10 years old this year having started in 2013 […]


New mural to celebrate Letterkenny Reunion


A NEW mural, highlighting the emergence of the Letterkenny Reunion, is to be unveiled in the town next month. “For the people of Letterkenny and surrounding areas, it is important to recognise the first executive committee who put the whole idea into place,” Reunion chairperson, Dessie Kelly declared. That first committee came into being in […]


Emergency department facing challenging times


A TOTAL of 1,259 people left Letterkenny University Hospital’s emergency department before their treatments were completed, over the period from January to the end of May this year. This week, figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (IMNO) have again highlighted the challenges facing one of the most overcrowded hospitals in the country. Yesterday […]


Pride Parade to be held in Derry tomorrow


The main Foyle Pride Parade is taking place tomorrow afternoon in the city centre. The public is advised that tomorrow (Saturday) Foyle Pride Parade takes place in Derry in the afternoon, from 2-3pm. Leaving Waterside Train Station, the parade crosses the top deck (city bound) of Craigavon Bridge onto Carlisle Road, into The Diamond, down Shipquay […]


Romance is coming to Donegal with major festival planned


Looking for your perfect match? Well, Bundoran in September is the place to be as the World Matchmaking Festival is set to bring romance to Donegal. The 10 day World Matchmaking Festival is taking place in Bundoran from Friday September 29 to October 8 with dancing, romancing, blind dates and speed dating galore. A total […]


Avoid personalising child’s school bag – Donegal Gardaí


PARENTS in Donegal have been urged to avoid having their child’s schoolbag personalised ahead of the start of the school year.  Donegal Gardaí have urged parents to avoid personalising their children’s schoolbag as a safety precaution. A spokesperson said, “That time of year is almost upon us again when the kids are back at school. […]


Leaving cert students advised to celebrate safely


Gardaí in Donegal have advised Leaving Certificate students who are planning on celebrating tonight to do so safely.  Over 2,000 students in Donegal received their results earlier tonight. Ahead of a night of celebrations, Gardaí in Donegal have issued advice to students. “If you are planning to go out celebrating tonight, look out for your […]