A Letterkenny youth group and a cathedral restoration project are among the latest causes to receive large donations from New Zealand. Details of the financial gifts awarded by the Hugo Charitable Trust, a charity set up by Raphoe farmer Hugh Green, are contained in the organisation’s latest annual report. Good causes ranging from individual efforts […]
Numbers waiting for breast cancer screening is 6,800
THE NUMBER of women waiting for breast cancer screening in Donegal has risen to 6,800, according to new figures from the HSE. The BreastCheck service is facing major backlogs due to Covid-19 and although screenings resumed late last October they were again suspended in early 2021 due to high levels of the virus in the […]
Lifford Hospital to close for four months
LIFFORD hospital is to close for four months before reopening as a respite and short stay facility. The development marks the end of long-term patients being admitted to the unit. The closure will enable the HSE to carry out €0.5m renovations to prepare the building for its new function. Concerns had been awakened in […]
New €20 million fishing vessel arrives in Killybegs
A new €20 million fishing vessel arrived back in her home port of Killybegs on Tuesday. The ‘Antarctic’ is one of the most modern and high tech pelagic fishing vessels in Europe. It is owned by Teresa and Eamon McHugh who operate the Antarctic Fishing Company. Sons Eamon J and Gerard are also deeply involved […]
Major operation by Gardai ahead of bank holiday weekend
GARDAÍ say they will be maintaining a visible presence across Donegal over the bank holiday weekend. A major operation will swing into action tomorrow with extra checkpoints and patrols concentrating on main roads. Superintendent Michael Finan, Letterkenny, said officers will be out in great force as we head towards the August Bank Holiday weekend. He […]
€17,300 worth of suspected cannabis herb seized
A file will now be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecution.
New vaccination centre to open in west Donegal
PLANS are underway to open a new satellite vaccination centre in West Donegal. The news comes as the first walk-in vaccination centres prepare to open in the county over the bank holiday weekend. People without an appointment will be able to get a Pfizer or Moderna vaccine in the Letterkenny IT vaccination centre on Saturday […]
Bishop apologises to victims as former priest jailed
IN Letterkenny Criminal Circuit Court today, Con Cunningham was sentenced to prison for abusing two minors while in active ministry as a priest in the Diocese of Raphoe between the years 1972 and 1975. The Bishop of Raphoe has apologised unreservedly to the two victims. “I am deeply sorry that as innocent children they had […]
Windfarm fund generates boost for local students
LOCAL students will benefit from the latest round of funding through the Energia Meenadreen Windfarm Community Benefit Fund. The fund has already allocated almost €40,000 to five students through specialised bursaries, supporting them in further education over the next three years. The scheme is now open for new applications from students living beside the wind […]
First ever Carrickfinn 10k on Bank Holiday Monday
RUNNERS and walkers are being invited to take part in arguably the most scenic 10k on earth. Taking place on Bank Holiday Monday, August 2, the Carrickfinn 10k Coastal Run is part of a drive to further enhance sporting facilities in the area and to assist local clubs such as Tír Chonaill Rugby Club and […]