by Kate Heaney A FASCINATING insight into the demise of the landlord system in Ireland was published last week by former Donegal resident and journalism lecturer and editor, Roy Greenslade. ‘The Peer the Priests and the Press’ details the story of Lord George Augusta Hill who once owned 23,000 acres of West Donegal. He, like […]
‘Hopes’ of additional budget for LUH in the year ahead
BY JEROME HUGHES THE region’s top health official has expressed ‘hope’ that Letterkenny University Hospital will receive additional funding and staff in 2024. After facing problems in 2023, including overcrowding in the Emergency Department leading to ambulance crews being unable to alight patients, and attracting scathing criticism from GPs and consultants on a range of […]
Over 7,000 euro raised from Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital draw
OVER €7,000 was raised from the Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital annual Christmas draw. The lucky winner of the top prize was Patricia Hunter who is pictured receiving her prize, a 32-inch smart TV from Friends committee member, Allen McCrea. Also in the picture is David Crumlish of Crumlish Appliances, the sponsor of the prize. Advertisement Second […]
Big jump in blackmail and extortion offences
THERE has been a significant increase in the number of blackmail and extortion offences recorded in the Donegal Garda Division, according to the lastest crime statistics from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). Incidents of blackmail and extortion jumped by 266 per cent with just four cases between January and September 2022 compared to 33 incidents over […]
Car fire being dealt with by Letterkenny fire service
A team from Letterkenny Fire Station is currently attending a car fire in the Windyhall Road area of the town. It’s understood a single unit from the fire service is tackling the blaze after being alerted to the incident this morning.
Blow for men’s shed as thieves steal oil
MEMBERS of the newly set up men’s shed in Manorcunningham were left devastated this week after discovering their oil was stolen over the Christmas period. The group, which had just purchased the oil two weeks ago, is appealing for the public to keep a close eye on their oil tanks after the incident. Speaking to […]
Gardaí investigating theft of trailer
Gardaí in Ballybofey are investigating the theft of a yellow Kane low loader trailer. The theft took place from a yard in Carrickmagrath between 3pm on Monday the 1st of January and 10am on Tuesday the 2nd of January. The Registration plate number is 03 DL 2234. “It is most likely to have been towed […]
Donegal GP set to become new IMO president
DONEGAL Coroner and Stranorlar GP, Dr. Denis McCauley, will become Irish Medical Organisation president in April, Donegal News has learned. “Of course it’s an honour. The Irish Medical Organisation is unique in that it’s the union for all doctors. It represents non-consultant hospital doctors, consultants, GPs, public health doctors, and community health doctors. “It has […]
Twelve arrests for drink driving over Christmas period
There were twelve arrests made in the Donegal Garda Division for drink driving over the Christmas period. Between December 20 and January 2 there were also seven people arrested for drug driving offences. Six of those arrests occurred between New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day – one drug driving and five drink driving arrests. […]
Demand for hot yoga sees couple expand business in Letterkenny
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by Matthew Foley When you think of yoga, it is easy to imagine having to do impossible stretches in uncomfortable clothing and being in a room full of candles and incense, but couple Melissa and Scott Devenney are determined to show the people of Donegal and beyond what amazing health benefits yoga can have. Melissa […]