Expected A&E delays over Bank Holiday Weekend


As the August bank holiday approaches the HSE is encouraging the public to consider all care options before attending Emergency Departments (EDs) or calling 112/999 for an ambulance as these services are for patients who need urgent and emergency care. This year, hospitals have reported record numbers of patients presenting at EDs for care and […]

How a love of Donegal shaped an American equine empire


IT was a favourite backer’s dream. Sitting in fifth Mo Donegal stalked the leaders all the way, waiting for his moment. A furlong out and jockey Irad Ortiz Jr made his move. Advertisement A shake of the reins, a dip of the head and it was all over, the bay colt sprinting to the front to land Donegal Racing its first […]

Government signs off on funding for Harps stadium


THE Government has this afternoon put in place the final piece of the jigsaw that will see work begin on Finn Harps’ new stadium. Minister of State for Sport and the Gaeltacht Jack Chambers has signed off on the funding required to the long-talked about project over the line. Work on the stadium had been […]

Insurance woes the ‘last straw’ for thatch owners


DONEGAL’S thatching tradition will die out unless the government intervenes to help homeowners, a local councillor has warned. Fine Gael’s Barry Sweeny has asked that a letter regarding insurance availability for the owners of thatch cottages be written to the Department of Housing. His request that Donegal County Council contact Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien about the matter has received […]

ATU research impact of tourism on Donegal islands


The Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is currently conducting research with six island communities off the west and northwest coast to measure the impact of tourism on the islands.  Visitors to islands have become increasingly popular since the pandemic and while it has led to some economic benefits for some it has also added extra pressures […]

Fines for some driving offences set to double


TRANSPORT Minister Hildegarde Naughton has used an event at Atlantic University in Letterkenny to announce a crackdown on rogue drivers. Minister Naughton intends to table legislation that will see fines for speeding, no seatbelt and driving while using a phone double. Anyone caught speeding will have to pay €160 as opposed to the old tariff […]

Ramelton Mary’s Meals activist in the frame


THE Donegal woman leading the Mary’s Meals campaign in Ireland says she was “overwhelmed” to be asked to participate in a new portrait exhibition. An oil painting of Patricia Friel from Ramelton has gone on display in Galway Cathedral. It is part of a collection entitled ‘People For Others’ by artist Sara Kyne. The portraits honour […]

HSE confirm bomb threat a hoax at Scally Place


The HSE have just confirmed that a suspected bomb threat at Scally Place, Letterkenny this afternoon was a hoax. The building was evacuated as a precaution earlier this afternoon and Gardai led out the operation. Speaking to the Donegal News, a Spokesperson for the HSE said they would like to thank the Gardai for their prompt […]

Medical practice evacuated due to suspected bomb scare


Gardai are currently attending an incident of a suspect device that is occurring on Justice Walsh Road, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. Speaking to the Donegal News, a spokesperson from An Garda Síochána said the incident is ongoing. “As Gardai are still on location at the scene, no further information is available at this time,” they said.