ALMOST 5,000 people were vaccinated in the Letterkenny last week. Figures show that in the past week (13-19 December), the team at the Letterkenny Covid Vaccination Centre vaccinated in excess of 4,700 people. Letterkenny vaccination centre is continuing with the ‘boost the boosters’ campaign, managing appointments and walk-ins for first, second and third booster vaccine […]
Walkers to remember Mary Ellen Molloy
THE second annual ‘Walk with M.E.’ fund-raising event will take place at venues across Donegal and Australia on St Stephen’s Day. The ‘Walk with M.E’ event is organised by John Ross Molloy who lost his older sister Mary Ellen in a horrific car accident in Australia just a few days before Christmas in 2019. Last […]
The Boy from Donegal – Daniel O’Donnell documentary
A documentary exploring the life and career of Daniel O’Donnell will be shown on RTE One and BBC One NI on Tuesday 28 December to mark his 60th birthday. Daniel at Sixty is a fascinating and revealing insight into the man himself with exclusive access to Daniel during his recent UK and US tour, and […]
First for St Eunan’s as three students share top award
Congratulations to recent graduates Conor McGarvey, Gareth Neely and Shyam Shaji who all achieved 625 points in the 2021 Leaving Certificate examinations. The ‘Student of the Year’ award and Charles Farrelly Cup at St Eunan’s College, Letterkenny, have been shared with the three students for the first time
Letterkenny vaccination centre extends walk-in hours
The COVID-19 Vaccination centre in Letterkenny has extended its walk-in hours to allow people the opportunity to get their COVID-19 booster vaccination ahead of Christmas. With the Omicron variant now accounting for 52% of all new infections, the HSE are stressing the importance of getting a booster vaccination. Advertisement Director of Public Health North […]
Man arrested as part of €20m mortgage fraud probe
GARDAÍ attached to the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau have arrested a man in relation to an ongoing investigation into property registration fraud. The man, who is in his 40s, was arrested in Donegal this morning and is being detained at Milford Garda station. He can be held for up to seven days. “This investigation […]
Successful Noah Gooch draw raises €5,209
THE organisers of the Noah Gooch draw would like to thanks everyone who donated towards the hampers whether it was actual food items, gift sets, craft work or money. The draw raised €5209.16 and the money was recently presented to Lee Gooch. Add that to the previous nine years and the total money raised for […]
Glenswilly GAA launches calendar to celebrate 40 years
Glenswilly GAA club will celebrate 40 years in 2022 and are planning a series of events throughout the year to mark the milestone. To kick off the celebrations, the committee has launched a new calendar which includes photographs from 1982 to 2021 with key highlights from social events, games, training and Scór competitions. Speaking […]
Walk-in clinics in Letterkenny for a booster vaccine
The following walk-in clinics are taking place in Letterkenny Vaccination Centre this week for anyone aged 40 and over who is eligible for a booster vaccine. There is no appointment needed. Letterkenny Vaccination Centre, Letterkenny Business Park, F92 FP83 Monday 20 December until 7.30pm Tuesday 21 December – 8am to 7.30pm Wednesday 22 December – […]
Twin Towns flood defence gets ‘planning’
PLANS for flood defence works for the Twin Towns have been granted by An Bord Pleanála following an application by Donegal County Council. The mitigation measures for Ballybofey and Stranorlar will be erected behind the flood embankments on the River Finn. The works include the construction of two storm manholes and two pump hardstands for […]