SAOLTA CEO Tony Canavan will be quizzed at a meeting with Regional Health Forum members tomorrow following the termination of a radiologist’s contract at Letterkenny University Hospital after just ten days. Mr Canavan called the meeting with members of the health forum and Oireachtas members after serious concerns were raised about patient safety. The male […]
Sword dating from Siege of Derry for auction
by Kate Heaney A sword pistol linked to the 1689 Siege of Derry and owned by the Hart Family who lived near Muff, is among an historic trove of guns set to go under the hammer in Belfast. Duelling pistols, carbines and revolvers are among the collection which has been valued at more than £1 […]
Island community being denied access to their homes – claim
By Diarmaid Doherty A small Donegal island has been cut off to some of its residents because emergency repairs are needed to the steps of the island’s pier. Inis Meáin, which lies just off Port Arthur in Gaoth Dobhair, is a summer-only inhabited island but it’s claimed some of its residents are being excluded from […]
Gardaí used force 254 times this year
by Louise Doyle GARDAÍ in Donegal Division deployed force more than 250 times up to August this year. Latest deployment figures from An Garda Síochána show gardaí in Donegal Division used force 254 times up to August. Force was deployed in Donegal Garda Division 33 times in the month of August alone. Advertisement The garda division with […]
‘Someone has dropped the ball’ – Untidy areas raised by councillor
By Diarmaid Doherty A LETTERKENNY councillor has urged Donegal County Council’s roads management team not to take the eye off the ball when it comes to keeping areas of the town tidy and maintained. Cllr. Ciaran Brogan pointed to different locations in the town which need attention because of overgrown weeds and general neglect. Advertisement […]
Killybegs set to host the Laurentic Forum
Killybegs will play host to this year’s Laurentic Forum which will see a visiting delegation coming, not just from across Ireland, but from Canada, France, USA and Norway. The forum, now in its 15th year, focuses on how best to nurture and develop sustainable coastal communities in Ireland, Canada, Iceland, and Norway and provides a unique […]
Business breakfast being hosted by Donegal Sinn Féin
A BUSINESS breakfast is being hosted by Donegal Sinn Féin later this month which will give local businesses an opportunity to discuss challenges facing the north west region. The event will be held in An Grianan Hotel, Burt on Friday, November 17 at 9am. Businesses will be invited to discuss concerns and issues relating to business in the […]
Advice to drivers after motorist hits deer
The incident occurred on the N15 on October 25 at 10pm, when the motorist had been travelling from Ballybofey to Donegal Town.
Six TVs stolen from Letterkenny business
GARDAÍ say they are interested in information on sightings of a group of youths after six televisions were stolen.
Warning for heavy rain and flooding
Met Eireann has issued an advisory warning for heavy rain and possible flooding in Donegal today and tomorrow. The yellow advisory warning will remain in place until 11pm on Thursday. “On Tuesday and Wednesday, there will be heavy showers or longer spells of rain at times with flooding likely in places, as soils are saturated […]