By Emma Ryan ADDITIONAL health care resources are being put in place over the August Bank Holiday weekend to deal with an expected increase in demand at Letterkenny University Hospital. Health services across the county are anticipating a busy weekend due to an increase in people travelling around the country and enjoying outdoor activities. Advertisement Healthcare professionals […]
Former Eircom site re-advertised in error
By Emma Ryan THE former Eircom site in Letterkenny was re-advertised for sale in an online error this week. The major 5.8 acre site at Kiltoy, opposite the Church of Martyrs, reappeared on DAFT.ie on Tuesday morning described as a ‘prime development site suitable for a variety of uses.’ Advertisement The asking price was listed […]
Sadness over death of Glenties man John Hegarty (105)
By Emma Ryan ONE of Donegal’s oldest residents who died in his 106th year will be laid to rest tomorrow. John Hegarty of Meenalargan, Glenties and formerly of Meenawannia passed away on Monday at the age of 105 years old. Advertisement John who was born in June 1918 celebrated his 105th birthday surrounded by his family and friends. His […]
Domestic abuse offences up 30% in just two years
by Louise Doyle THE manager of Donegal Domestic Violence Service (DDVS) has described a surge of 30 per cent in recorded domestic abuse offences in Donegal over a two-year period in Donegal as “concerning”. Dr Marie Hainsworth is calling for an urgent cross-sectoral approach to look at the issue at a governmental level as latest figures reveal a […]
Council launches plan for Ballybofey/Stranorlar, Buncrana, and Bundoran
COUNCIL publishes draft County Donegal Development Plan 2024-2030 incorporating area plans for Ballybofey/Stranorlar, Buncrana, and Bundoran. Donegal County Council has published the Draft County Donegal Development Plan 2024-2030 (‘the Draft Plan’). A public consultation on the Draft Plan has commenced and runs from Friday 4th of August to Friday 13th of October 2023 (inclusive). The […]
GRA to go ahead with vote of no confidence in Commissioner
THE Garda Representative Association has confirmed it will proceed with a no confidence vote in the Garda Commissioner Drew Harris. The GRA met with Commissioner Harris and his team this morning to discuss the dispute which centres around the potential return of a pre-Covid roster in November. The GRA said this decision will impact officers’ […]
Donegal company wins big at the Great Taste Awards
DONEGAL based company Nomadic has received top honours at this year’s Great Taste Awards winning a 1-star accolade. Results were announced this week with dozens of popular ALDI products being cited for their exceptional taste and quality, making ALDI Ireland’s No. 1 Discount Retailer at the Great Taste Awards for 2023. Nomadic received a one […]
Letterkenny man fundraising for Philippines town hit by flooding
By Emma Ryan A LETTERKENNY man has raised over €2,000 for a community in the Philippines that has been devastated by flooding. John Keys is currently in the Bulacan province in Philippines visiting family but the area he is staying has been severely devastated by flooding following a typhoon. Advertisement Around twenty people remain missing and […]
Warning over bogus door-to-door callers
GARDAÍ are calling on people to be vigilant for elderly family members and neighbours following an incident of a suspected door-to-door bogus caller in Letterkennny. Gardaí say they have received reports of a man calling to houses selling ornaments and jigsaws. He told a different story at each house in relation to his situation, and […]
Literary Festival to celebrate Behan connection
Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter Literary Festival will this year celebrate the centenary of the birth of Brendan Behan and his connections with Letterkenny. The festival committee has just announced the details of its inaugural poetry competition along with the launch of a dedicated website for the festival. The new website https://lkcqlitfest.weebly.com/ contains a provisional programme of events for […]