The Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital has been extremely busy this week with higher than average numbers of people attending. There is ongoing pressure on bed availability in the hospital with many patients currently experiencing long waiting times to be admitted from the ED to an acute bed in the hospital. Hospital management are […]
Road closed at Killross junction due to crash
EMERGENCY services are currently at the scene of a two-vehicle road traffic collision on the N13 road between Kilross and Ballybofey. The collision happened around 12 noon today (Tuesday) and the road is closed and diversions are in place. Motorists are being advised to avoid the area if possible. Advertisement A person has been taken […]
Funeral details of crash victim Alan Devenney
THE funeral will take place on Thursday of Alan Devenney, the motorcyclist killed in a crash in Letterkenny on Sunday. Mr Devenney, of Dooish in Newtowncunningham, died in a collision involving a Jeep. Among those paying tribute following the tragedy has been the Facebook page ‘Maidencity Regalia’. Advertisement They wrote, “Could everyone please keep the […]
Funding sought for new ferries
FUNDING has been sought to provide a new ferry service between two more Donegal islands and the mainland. It is hoped that Inis Meáin and its nearest neighbour, Inishsirrer, will join Tory, Arranmore, Gola and Inishboffin in being linked to a regular ferry service next summer. The issue was raised at the latest meeting of […]
Did Taylor pay a Swift visit to Donegal?
WAS Taylor Swift really in Donegal at the weekend? Known for hits such as ‘We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together’ and Shake It Off’, the 31-year-old is more used to Los Angeles than Letterkenny. But social media has been raging with speculation the multi-award winning artist visited Portsalon on Saturday. Swift, who is said […]
Death of former Letterkenny Rovers player Cathal James
THE sudden death of Cathal James, 5 West Hill, Letterkenny, has been learned of with great sadness in the locality. A well known and respected member of the local community, Cathal was a former player, coach and manager of Letterkenny Rovers FC. Advertisement A long serving club man, Cathal was a hard tackling right […]
Building prices soar as inflation hits materials
DONEGAL’S house prices could be pushed up significantly by the soaring cost of building materials. Contractors across the county have reported a sharp increase in the price of hardware as the construction industry rushes to make up for time lost to the pandemic. A new report from the Irish Home Builders Association (IHBA) predicts that […]
Live music returns to the Balor Theatre this weekend
THE Balor Theatre, Ballybofey, opens its doors and welcomes live music back on stage again for the first time in over ten months this weekend. There are two great gigs in store – Country meets Trad this Fridaywhen legendary country singer Brendan Quinn is joined by Altan’s Dermot Byrne and Ciaran Tourish while Saturday July […]
Importance of public health measures highlighted
Health Services in County Donegal are advising on the importance of practising public health behaviours in light of the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in the North West. Dr Anthony Breslin, Director of Public Health, HSE North West said, “Numbers are at an upward trend at the moment. People know what they have to […]
‘I wanted to do this for me and other mothers like me’
EILISH Haigh has always dreamt of opening a shop and living by the seaside. And, in just a few short weeks the mother-of-two will see her dreams come true when she opens the doors of a boutique with a difference in the former Post Office premises in Bunbeg. Like for many others, Eilish found lockdown […]