BORDER closures during the pandemic had a major impact on patients and hospital staff from Donegal, the Covid Inquiry was told this week. Altnagelvin Hospital’s close proximity to Derry’s border with Donegal created problems for staff and patients during the Coroavirus pandemic. The former medical director of the Western Health Trust, Dr Catherine McDonnell, told the UK Covid-19 […]
Retention permission sought for Letterkenny housing development
by Louise Doyle RETENTION permission is being sought for a housing development in Letterkenny. Applicant Lexus Properties Limited lodged plans with Donegal County Council on September 18 for site development works and permission for the erection of a new accommodation block, consisting of 40 apartments in Carnamuggagh Upper. Advertisement The proposed permission also seeks connection to the public […]
International writers seek inspiration in Gaoth Dobhair
FROM New Delhi to New York, Paris to Zagreb – writers from far flung places gathered at Teac Jack in Gaoth Dobhair this week for a special international retreat. One of several such events organised by award-winning Ireland Writing Retreat each year, the week comprised workshops on subjects as varied as story arc, character development, […]
Fabulous future in store for Rockhill Caravan Park
by Kate Heaney ROCKHILL Caravan Park on the shores of Mulroy Bay has been sold to one of Ireland’s largest, family owned caravan park operators. Rathcoole-based Harry Farrell and Sons closed the deal for Rockhill last Friday and are looking forward to investing and improving the 50 acre facility located in Kerrykeel. Advertisement The park […]
“We have been left behind” says Elaine
by Louise Doyle Letterkenny woman living with MS says the Budget has not provided for those with neurological conditions. A LETTERKENNY woman living with Multiple sclerosis (MS) for 17 years, and who has to travel between five different hospitals for medical appointments, has said the government has left people with neurological conditions behind in the Budget. […]
ATU awards honorary doctorate to Joseph Kennedy
IT was a day of much celebration at Atlantic Technological University’s (ATU) Letterkenny campus yesterday where the college awarded its inaugural honorary Doctorate to Joseph P. Kennedy III, US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for Economic Affairs. The award was in recognition of his outstanding contributions to civil society, public service, and peacebuilding. In accepting […]
Kayak found in search for missing Ramelton man
A KAYAK was found during a search for a missing local man off the west Donegal coast yesterday evening. Paul Buchanan (50s) failed to return after setting off from Magheragallon pier in Gaoth Dobhair at around 5pm on Thursday evening. A massive sea search has been ongoing since Thursday night. Advertisement Yesterday evening, shortly after […]
Paddy Gildea’s butcher shop comes ‘full cycle’
by Tara McCormack TODAY (Saturday) marks the end of an era at the foot of the town in Letterkenny as Paddy Gildea of Gildea Farm Butchers pulls the shutter for the final time. After nearly 13 years of dedicated service to his loyal customers, Paddy has made the difficult decision to close the shop, citing […]
Slurry spreading deadline must be extended this year- Mary T Sweeney
Mary T Sweeney has criticised Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue for his failure to extend the time limit for farmers to spread slurry on their fields. The final date for spreading slurry on farms in Ireland this year was September 30, with the closed period beginning on October 1. The Aontú General Election candidate for Donegal said: […]
Is Downing Street graphic an error? Comedian Garron Noone has other ideas
By Dionne Meehan A DOWNING Street graphic which appeared to show Donegal as part of the UK in a recent video was done in error, according to the UK government. The graphic appeared in a short video which featured British Prime Minister Keir Starmer attending the UN General Assembly in New York last week. Advertisement […]