Former Donegal County Councillor Pádraig Ó Dochartaigh has passed away. Mr Ó Dochartaigh was the Principal of Glassan National School, Creeslough and Vice Principal of St Mary’s National School, Derrybeg. He was also a member of Údarás na Gaeltachta. The Gaoth Dobhair native represented the Glenties Electoral Area from 1999, he held the seat for […]
31 patients on trolleys at LUH this morning
There are 31 patients without a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, according to the latest Trolley Watch figures released by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO). Of these, 6 patients are waiting on trolleys in the emergency department, while a further 25 patients are waiting for beds in wards elsewhere in the […]
Union welcomes pause to review of SNA allocations
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Plans to review Special Needs Assistant (SNA) allocations have been halted by the education minister following widespread criticism from teachers, parents and the trade union Fórsa. Dave Sexton, an organiser with Fórsa responsible for schools in the northern region, including Donegal, welcomed the government’s decision to “pause and reflect on its review of SNA allocations.” […]
Excitement is building for the Letterkenny St Patrick’s Day Parade
It’s just a few weeks to go to go to the Letterkenny St Patrick’s Day Parade on Tuesday, March 17 and excitement is building. The parade is one of the biggest in the county and this year Letterkenny Chamber is hoping to make this one another full on celebration with a festival atmosphere on the […]
Construction on social houses at old fire station to commence next month
By Chris Ashmore WORK on the construction of eight new social housing units on the site of the old fire station in Stranorlar could begin next month, councillors have been told. For years the site just off the Main Street has been in a state of disrepair, but now a new lease of life is […]
Man sent forward for trial following incident of dangerous driving
A Galway man has been sent forward for trial to Letterkenny Circuit Court facing a charge of dangerous driving causing serious bodily harm. Eoin Mulvihill was served with the Book of Evidence at Monday’s sitting of Letterkenny District Court. The charge involves an alleged incident at Rossgarrow, Milford, on September 26, 2024. Advertisement Garda Sergeant […]
‘Boeing Boeing’ is cleared for take off at An Grianán
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By Paddy Walsh You may experience elements of turbulence but please be advised to remain in your seats. To be strictly accurate when the Letterkenny Music and Drama production of ‘Boeing Boeing’ takes off at the An Grianan Theatre next week it will be one of the leading characters, Bernard, who will suffer the turbulence […]
Tuistí agus Tachráin creating a welcoming Irish-language space for parents and toddlers
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By Evelyn Cullen A MONTHLY Irish-language group for parents and toddlers is providing a warm and welcoming space for families to connect, chat and play through Irish in Letterkenny Library. Tuistí agus Tachráin, which takes place once a month, offers parents and their young children the chance to meet in a relaxed, cosy environment where Irish […]
Marble Hill New Year’s Day Swim raises €5,992 for Bluestack Special Needs Foundation
A FANTASTIC evening was enjoyed at Lizzie’s Diner on Sunday as the live video cheque presentation and prize draw took place in aid of the Bluestack Special Needs Foundation. The event celebrated the outstanding fundraising efforts of Lee Gooch and Greg Hughes, whose dedication and hard work raised an impressive €1,290. Their contribution helped bring […]
Donegal landmarks feature in hit new Netflix series
VIEWERS have been excited to see Donegal strongly feature in the new comedy thriller, How To Get To Heaven From Belfast. The series by Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee launched worldwide on Netflix last week and is currently sitting at one of the most watched shows on the streaming platform. It features familiar locations across the […]