A ‘Day of Action’ is currently underway in Donegal, as An Garda Síochána urges all road users to ‘STAY SAFE’ this St Brigid’s Bank Holiday Weekend. Today’s operation will consist of high visibility rolling checkpoints and patrols across road corridors in Donegal from 9am to 9pm, led by Roads Policing Units based at Carrick On […]
Council planners seek more information on plans for a major development in Letterkenny
COUNCIL planners have sought more information on plans for a major development in Letterkenny. In what would be the biggest development seen in Letterkenny for quite some time, the former Gleneany House building could be demolished to make way for a large residential and business development under plans lodged by M&B Kelly Partnership. Retail units, […]
Figures reveal rising cost of powering Letterkenny hospital
THE surging cost of electricity and gas has pushed Letterkenny hospital’s energy bill up by over €50,000 compared to five years ago. The HSE recently began encouraging hospitals and state-run healthcare facilities to explore ways of reducing energy consumption. Figures from the the health authority show that €735,704 was spent heating and powering Letterkenny University Hospital in 2022. The […]
Seven patients on trolleys at LUH
There are seven patients on trolleys at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning. Three of the patients are waiting on a bed in the emergency department with the further four on trolleys on wards elsewhere in the Hospital. 452 admitted patients are waiting for beds this morning, according to today’s INMO Trolley Watch. 338 patients are […]
New monument to be unveiled to War of Independence flying column
A LETTERKENNY man is looking for the relatives of two Derry members of an IRA flying column that fought in Donegal during the War of Independence ahead of the unveiling of a monument in their honour. The two men Alfie McCallion and William Cullen’s names are to be included on the monument marking the role […]
Gaoth Dobhair Credit Union celebrates 50th Anniversary
The Gaoth Dobhair Credit Union recently reached a milestone when it officially turned 50. To mark the event a night of celebration took place in Teach Jack, Glassagh on Saturday night. Among those present were the two founder members, neighbours Pádraig Doherty and Máire Mhic Niallais of Ard na gCeapairí, Derrybeg. Máire said that […]
Four police officers assaulted in Derry
Four police officers have been assaulted as they conducted enquiries in Strathfoyle yesteday morning (Thursday). One officer was bitten while the other three officers were kicked. The officers were responding to a report about two men acting suspiciously in the Bawnmore Place area of Strathfoyle, reportedly attempting to open doors of properties. Advertisement Response Officers […]
Data breach at hospital after files found under patient’s bed
LETTERKENNY University Hospital is managing a data breach, the Donegal News can reveal. A source told the Donegal News 26 medical files were found under the bed of a patient earlier this month. Instead of being handed over to staff, the document was removed from the facility. A HSE spokesperson confirmed to the Donegal News it […]
Over €0.5m to be spent giving theatre ‘whole new lease of life’
MORE than half a million euro is to be spent repairing “major signs of wear and tear” in Letterkenny’s An Grianán Theatre. The need for “urgent action” is detailed in a new tender document seeking a design team to carry out improvement works. The 62-page tender reveals that after two decades in business, intense usage has “taken its […]
Dinner lady Kathleen hangs up her ladle
A Donegal woman who has been serving dinners in a Tyrone primary school for over 40 years has decided to hang up her apron. Kathleen Moore from Ballylennon in St Johnston has been living in Sion Mills since marrying her late husband Alan in the 1960s. She has been a much loved feature of the local primary […]