THERE were almost 1,500 Covid-19 tests carried out at the Letterkenny test centre last week as case numbers surge once again. The latest figures from the HSE show that on average 200 people were tested a day as testing figures have jumped by thirty per cent since the start of March at St Conal’s test […]
Calls for fresh investigation at Letterkenny hospital
A DONEGAL man who was vindicated by the Ombudsman of abusive behaviour in Letterkenny University Hospital says his calls to have a fresh investigation into events on the day in question have been blocked by management. Enda Craig is also calling for an independent historical investigation of complaints made to LUH over the last decade. […]
Children prescribed anti-depressants over 1,000 times
CHILDREN in Donegal have been prescribed anti-depressants on more than 1,000 occasions over the past ten years, according to new figures. The numbers come to light amid a scandal that has engulfed the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). A major report was published in January and to date 240 families have received apologies […]
Corncrake conservation project to be launched this week
THE launch of a major conservation project for the disappearing Corncrake will take place in Donegal on Friday. The Corncrake Life Project involves working with communities, landowners and farmers to save the elusive bird. The launch will take place in Óstán Loch Altan, Gortahork and will be attended by Minister of State at the Department […]
Man arrested after Letterkenny assault
A MAN was arrested yesterday after a paramedic was assaulted in Letterkenny. Gardaí attended the scene on Kinnear Lane at approximately 9am. A Garda spokesperson said: “One man was conveyed to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries sustained during this incident. “A man, aged in his 20s, was arrested in relation to […]
Overcrowding at LUH described as “incredibly dangerous”
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has said today (Monday) that its members are once again calling for government intervention to resolve the “incredibly dangerous” overcrowding at Letterkenny University Hospital. The union noted that the overcrowding is having a very serious impact on staff wellbeing as well as on the quality of care […]
Single in honour of Irish abroad
LETTERKENNY singer Sinead Black released a new single on St Patrick’s Day especially for Irish people abroad who are missing home. ‘A wee sprig of green’ tells the story of a grandfather living abroad who explains to his granddaughter why he is wearing the shamrock and how it brings Ireland to him wherever he is. […]
Covid-19 cases expected to rise after bank holidays
THE number of Covid-19 cases in Donegal are expected to increase significantly this week following celebrations over the St Patrick’s Day double bank holiday. According to Director of Public Health Dr Anthony Breslin, the health service is expecting an upsurge of positive Covid-19 cases this week due to increased socialising over the double bank holiday […]
Gortahork man sets up ‘Errigal Cam’
A GORTAHORK resident who missed Donegal so much will living in Los Angeles has set up ‘Errigal Cam’ to help those living abroad cope with homesickness. Sean Collins set up ‘Errigal Cam’ which records a live stream of Errigal from his kitchen window in Gortahork. In the past two weeks, 300 people from all over […]
Letterkenny bus provider fearing closure
THE soaring price of fuel is having a massive impact on school bus providers with one Letterkenny company fearing it may have to close if the government does not provide support for the sector. Speaking to the Donegal News this week Cathal McGettigan of McGettigan Travel said their bills have risen by 36 per cent […]