THE annual Donegal Volunteer Awards were presented at a ceremony in Letterkenny recently to recognise those individuals and groups who serve their communities. Winners were presented with specially commissioned certificates and art pieces by Ramelton based designer, Laura Buchanan. Six of the community groups were given €350 Shop LK vouchers for their groups. The 2024 […]
Letterkenny man living in rat-infested caravan waiting three years for Council approved home
By Dionne Meehan A LETTERKENNY man living in horrendous conditions has made one last plea to Donegal County Council for help. Brendan McCauley moved into a mobile home in the Glebe area of Letterkenny 15 years ago, prompted to do so following anxiety induced by the defective blocks scandal, of which he saw at firsthand […]
Remembering Bryan Walsh
Month’s mind takes place in Letterkenny on Saturday for Bryan Walsh, Portmarnock, Dublin, and formerly of Rathdonnell, Letterkenny YOU laid in state on the longest day. And each and every day since June 21st has been long without your presence in it. Advertisement There was still a sense of disbelief that you were gone as […]
LUH ambulance turnaround times improve
by Kate Heaney AMBULANCE turnaround times at Letterkenny University Hospital have come down since September, the latest meeting of Regional Health Forum West was this week told. Letterkenny councillor Gerry McMonagle tabled a question to the meeting asking for a breakdown of how many ambulances crews are based in Donegal in any 24- hour period and […]
Medical Care Unit in Letterkenny going from strength to strength
IRELAND’S first multi-purpose private medical Urgent Care Unit has gone from strength to strength in Letterkenny since opening its doors to patients for the first time in March. Its eight-strong medical team are now seeing 1,000 patients a week and they offer a range of medical services above what the NowDoc service can offer and […]
Prestigious accolade for Muff Liquor founder
THE Donegal based Muff Liquor Company received another accolade this week with its founder Laura Bonner being named Global Irish Business Entrepreneur of the Year 2024. The prestigious recognition comes for the Greencastle woman who is CEO of the company she founded back in 2017. Just weeks ago Muff liquor Company launched its Brand Home […]
July 12th gridlock in Letterkenny
by Kate Heaney TRAFFIC congestion in Letterkenny on Friday, July 12 was some of the worst ever seen in the town with long queues on access roads from morning until late evening. Motorists contacted the Donegal News this week complaining about delays throughout Friday on all of the approach roads, and massive delays trying to […]
Letterkenny man living in rat-infested caravan waiting three years for Council approved home
By Dionne Meehan A LETTERKENNY man living in horrendous conditions has made one last plea to Donegal County Council for help. Brendan McCauley moved into a mobile home in the Glebe area of Letterkenny 15 years ago, prompted to do so following anxiety induced by the defective blocks scandal, of which he saw at firsthand […]
BREAKING: Two dead following overnight collision in Kilmacrennan
GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision on the N56, Kilmacrennan which occurred at approximately 11.50pm on Wednesday, July 17. Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to a collision involving two cars. The driver (male, 70s) and passenger (female, 70s) in one of the cars suffered fatal injuries. The local coroner […]
N56 road through Kilmacrennan closed following serious overnight collision
By Dionne Meehan THE N56 road through Kilmacrennan village is closed and it will remain closed for a period of time following a serious Road Traffic Collision overnight. Diversions are in place. Advertisement Traffic is being diverted via Milford and Churchill. Gardaí have urged motorists to avoid the area if possible. More to follow.