A Belfast woman whose partner collapsed during a day out in Donegal says she is indebted to those who rushed to his rescue. Mary O’Connor and Bobby Hughes were spending two nights in Letterkenny recently when they decided to head off to Rathmullan beach. But within moments of walking on to the sand Bobby, a […]
Numbers waiting for breast screening in Donegal soar
The BreastCheck service is facing major backlogs due to Covid-19.
Vaccination of all teachers a priority before September
“Planning for the next school year will continue throughout the summer, with regular engagement between the INTO and officials.”
Young girl hospitalised after dog attack
The dog involved has been handed over to the local dog warden.
Couple behind wedding app welcome increased numbers
A COUPLE behind a Donegal based wedding app have said the increase in guest numbers to 100 will offer some stability to the struggling wedding industry. Laura Kavanagh and her partner Colin of Buncrana based wedding journal app ‘Be Our Guest’ work with couples from Ireland, the UK and world-wide using their wedding communications platform […]
Letterkenny University Hospital is ‘extremely busy’
In a statement issued this afternoon, hospital management said there is ongoing pressure on bed availability in the hospital.
Donegal artist’s famine sculpture unveiled in Scotland
A famine monument created by a Donegal artist has been unveiled in Glasgow. John McCarron’s ‘Tower of Silence’ has gone on display in front of St Mary’s Church in Calton where Celtic Football Club was founded in 1888. Depicting emaciated figures, the metal sculpture reflects the 100,000 Irish people who sought refuge in Glasgow during […]
More than 17,000 Covid tests carried out last month
MORE than 17,000 Covid-19 tests were carried out across Donegal in July, new figures show. It is the highest number of tests carried out in Donegal since the pandemic began. The number of people that have tested positive for coronavirus has increased sharply over the past few weeks in Donegal and people are being encouraged […]
Parishes to press ahead with sacraments for children
THE Bishop of Raphoe has given the go-ahead for Communions and Confirmations to take place from the middle of August despite current health guidance saying ceremonies should not take place at this time. In a letter to Priests of the Raphoe Diocese at the weekend, Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ., said that sacraments for children will […]
Earagail Arts Festival planning for 2022 and beyond
THE 2021 Earagail Arts Festival hybrid programme of live, digital and virtual experiences was one of the most important ever delivered in its 33-year history according to Artistic director, Paul Brown. This year’s festival, which featured works by international and local artists, played to full houses and reached into all parts of Donegal over the […]