HSE warning on respiratory illness in acute hospitals


There were 742 people hospitalised with flu on Friday,  as pressure increases on acute hospitals in the post-Christmas period, according to the HSE. While the HSE had expected and planned for a surge in hospitalisations at this time, the numbers so far are at the upper end of what they had predicted, a spokesperson said. […]

Weather forecast: A miserable start to Sunday, but weather to improve


It’s been a very blustery start to the day across Donegal with strong gusts and rain ensuring a fairly miserable start to Sunday. Thankfully, the forecast is for better weather for today when it will be mostly dry, with a mix of cloud and some bright or sunny spells though occasional patches of light rain […]

30th Scoil Gheimhridh  Ghaoth Dobhair opens in style


Renowned musicians pictured at the official opening of the 30th Scoil Gheimhridh  Ghaoth Dobhair in Teach Hiudaí Beag, Bunbeg on Friday night. Pictured from left are Martin Dowling, Hugh Hiudaí Beag Gallagher, Gary Hastings who officially opened the Scoil Gheimhridh,  Des Wilkinson and Christina Dowling. It’s 30 years since Clann Uí Mhaonaigh and friends founded  Scoil Gheimhridh Frankie […]

FROM THE ARCHIVES: The Way We Were


Dionne Meehan delves into the archives of the Donegal News  to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. If you have a photograph you would like published, send it to editor@donegalnews.com DECEMBER 21, 1974 DONEGAL YOUTHS MAKE INTERNATIONAL SOCCER PANEL TWO young Donegal footballers have made the Irish International Youth Panel. The two are […]

Local groups and clubs benefit from Crónalaght Windfarm cheque presentations


At a recent presentation function held in Ionad Naomh Pádraig, Dore, the Gaoth Dobhair based Crónalaght Windfarm  presented cheques to local voluntary groups, schools and sports clubs.  Cheque presentations of €1,500 were made to the following schools:  Scoil Chonaill, Bunbeg, Scoil Phádraig, Dore, Scoil Naomh Dúigh, Annagry, Scoil Naomh Oilibheár Pluincéad, Ranafast, Scoil Eoin Pól,  […]

Seoladh leabhair Mamaí Gé in Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair


BHÍ an fócas ar pháistí Dé Sathairn nuair a sheol Éabhlóid an leabhar úr Mamaí Gé in Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair le daoine óga ón cheantar ag aithris na rannta is fearr leo ón leabhar úr. Is bailiúchán dátheangach de rannta “Mamaí Gé” (Mother Goose Rhymes) atá sa leabhar a d’aistrigh an file bisiúil Gabriel Rosenstock […]

Long waiting times this evening at LUH Emergency Department 


THE public is this evening being advised of long waiting times at the Emergency Department of Letterkenny University Hospital. In a statement, Saolta say the Emergency Department is extremely busy today. There are currently 105 patients in the Emergency Department and many of these patients are acutely unwell.  Advertisement “As always, we treat our sickest […]

Liverpool fans make donation to We Care Foodbank appeal


The Donegal branch of the Liverpool Supporters Club held a Last Man Standing competition in aid of the We Care Foodbank Donegal. They raised €700 for the charity and pictured is club member Michael Dorrian (right) making a presentation to Hugh Sweeney of We Care Foodbank Donegal. A big well done to everyone involved. the […]

Gaoth Dobhair credit union ranks nationally for loan growth


GAOTH DOBHAIR Credit Union has been ranked as the sixth best Credit Union in Ireland for loan growth. “This amazing achievement and growth wouldn’t have been possible with the continued support from our members, staff, board and various committees, so our heartfelt thanks to everyone,” a spokesperson said. “An accomplishment, marked by a growth rate […]