Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) remains under significant pressure as a result of high attendances along with COVID-19 and flu outbreaks at the hospital. There were 116 attendances at the Emergency Department (ED) yesterday (Monday). As of 8am today (Tuesday), there are 56 patients awaiting admission in ED. Advertisement In a statement this afternoon health care […]
Out with the old this January
It’s January, you’re stuck at home and it’s cold and dark, so you might as well take advantage of the situation and have a bedroom clear-out. Now is the time to get rid of anything you don’t want or use. Most charity shops will take everything from clothes, linens, shoes and bags, to toiletries and […]
Road safety for everyone is still some distance away!
Provisional figures released show that 155 people lost their lives in 2022 as a result of road traffic collisions, which includes 8 fatalities in Donegal. Many more have to live with life changing injuries, along with families and friends grieving for lives lost needlessly. The figures show that the number of pedestrians killed in 2022 […]
Yellow wind warning for Donegal
Met Eireann has issued a level yellow wind warning for Donegal. The warning will remain in place from 11pm tonight until 3am tomorrow (Wednesday). Southwest winds are expected to be very strong and gusty, especially near coasts and over high ground. Advertisement For more information visit www.Met.ie
Daniel and Majella renew wedding vows after 20 years of marriage
Daniel O’Donnell and his wife Majella have stepped into 2023 stronger than ever as they renewed their wedding vows after celebrating 20 years of marriage. Family gathered in Daniel and Majella’s home in Kincasslagh for the ceremony last night. Well wishes flooded in for the couple after the singer took to Facebook to share photographs […]
Over 1,100 Ukrainian pupils in Donegal schools
LATEST figures from the Department of Education show that there are now 1,157 Ukrainian pupils enrolled in Donegal’s schools. Of those, 752 are in primary schools and 405 in post-primary settings. Nationally, schools have a total of 13,753 Ukrainian pupils on their books. Of that figure, 8,823 are in primary schools while 4,930 pupils have enrolled […]
Search for ‘Errigal models’ after capturing perfect photo
AFTER snapping the perfect photo of a couple enjoying a cup of tea on a snowy Mount Errigal, Kells native Noel Hughes launched a social media search to find out the names of his ‘models’. The mountain climbing photography hobbyist always shied away from climbing in the snow until he was inspired by Donegal woman Nikki […]
Animals in Need braced for their busiest period
WITH many people out there recieving a furry friend this Christmas, Animals in Need Donegal are preparing for their busiest time of the year. Animals in Need are a voluntary organisation that help abandoned animals, mainly cats and dogs throughout county Donegal. Speaking to the Donegal News, Animals in Need volunteer, Jitte McMullan said unfortunately after […]
Swimmers prepare for New Year’s Day events across county
SWIMMERS are preparing to brave the wild Atlantic waves for New Year’s Day events along the coast of Donegal in aid of local charities and causes. In Gaoth Dobhair, swimmers are set to meet at Bunaninver Pier at 11am on New Year’s Day in an event organised by local hotel Teac Jack, all proceeds will […]
Scoil Gheimhridh Ghaoth Dobhair in full swing
THE official opening of the Irish music festival, Scoil Gheimhridh Ghaoth Dobhair, took place in the Amharclann on Tuesday evening marking the welcome return of the event after a two year absence. It was launched by talented musician Louise Mulcahy who will be teaching and performing as part of this year’s festival. Louise said she has been […]