Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus has commended the team at Finn Valley Family Resource Centre in Stranorlar for their work in supporting the local community. The Midlands North West representative was speaking after a recent visit to the resource centre where he met with Sally Mooney and Claire O’Kane. MEP MacManus said: “I was delighted […]
Gardaí issue bank holiday road safety appeal
GARDAÍ have begun an enforcement operation on the county’s roads that will continue over the bank holiday weekend. They are appealing for road users, whatever mode of transport they are using, to stay safe this Halloween bank holiday. “Bank Holiday Weekend periods are one of the busiest periods on Irish roads, they are also one […]
Donegal to feature in new travel series
Donegal is set to feature in the final episode of a new four-part series fronted by TV presenter Julia Bradbury on Channel 4 this weekend. In this weekend’s episode, airing on Saturday, viewers will see Julia visit Bundoran, where she meets Pete Craig of Bundoran Surf Co and braves the cold to get in the […]
Almost sixty people homeless in Donegal last month
ALMOST sixty adults in Donegal accessed emergency accommodation in the county last month, according to new figures from the Department of Housing. During the week of September 18 to 24 a total of 57 adults accessed emergency accommodation in Donegal which is up from 55 the previous month. Across the north west 126 adults needed […]
More than 4,500 on trolleys at LUH so far this year
THERE have been more than 4,500 patients admitted to Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) without a bed so far this year, according to new figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO). In the emergency department 1,785 patients have had to wait on trolleys between January 1 and October 25 with a further 2,786 on […]
‘A step into the unknown’ – Jason Black to row across the Atlantic
By Diarmaid Doherty JASON Black says he is nervously excited as he prepares for his latest grueling challenge which will see him row 5,000kms across the Atlantic Ocean. The Letterkenny man is part of a unique fundraiser in which he plans to row across the ocean from Lanzarote in the Canary Islands to Antigua in […]
Preparations for next year’s local elections to ramp up
By Róise Collins POLITICAL parties across the county are ramping up preparations for the upcoming local elections which are set to take place next June. With 37 seats up for grabs within Donegal County Council, four confirmed candidates have already thrown their hat in the ring. Advertisement Amongst those who have announced they will be […]
No Barriers Foundation to host Charity Ball next month
THE No Barriers Foundation is delighted to invite the community to an unforgettable night of elegance and fun at the highly anticipated Charity Ball, set to take place on November 3 at 7pm. This extravagant event will be held at the Castle Grove, Letterkenny and promises an evening filled with exceptional entertainment, a sumptuous meal and the […]
Letterkenny man named ‘News Broadcaster of the Year’ two years in a row
By Dionne Meehan LETTERKENNY’S Declan Harvey has been named ‘News Broadcaster of the Year’ for the second consecutive year at the 2023 IMRO radio awards. Beginning his career as an actor in London, Declan soon became intrigued by the world of journalism. Advertisement Taking the leap and retraining in Broadcast Journalism, he got his first […]
50 years of golden memories celebrated at Letterkenny Rugby Club
By Paddy Walsh It was a tight scrum but Letterkenny emerged from it with the honours. Normally such scrums are confined to the pitch – and were so earlier in the day – but this was the 50th anniversary celebrations of Letterkenny Rugby Club and even the best tight head or loose head prop wouldn’t […]