New Lifford hospital to be built on green field site


Lifford is to get a new 25-bed hospital it has been confirmed. The news that the hospital will be developed on a green field site comes after a request was made by Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty for an update on plans for the hospital. Deputy Doherty has also learned that the cost and timeframe […]

Ulster Scots night at Monreagh Community Centre


A music historian and fiddler from County Down and a noted singing trio from Ramelton are among the guests at the latest ‘Night of Ulster Scots’ at Monreagh Community Centre in Carrigans this Thursday night. Nigel Boullier, who is from Bangor, will play some tunes from County Down and talk about links between the country […]

Organisers hail Donegal Rally a success


THE 50th Joules Donegal International Rally finished yesterday evening and was heralded a huge success by the organisers. The rally was won by Monaghan man Josh Moffett for the first time in his career. While residents in and around the Letterkenny area were plagued by revving car noises, this was not part of the rally […]

Emotional moments as Cllr Mandy Kelly elected mayor


THERE were emotional moments in the Council chamber on Tuesday evening as Cllr Donal Mandy Kelly was elected mayor of the Letterkenny and Milford Municipal District at their AGM. Members of the Kelly family were present as Cllr Ciaran Brogan nominated Cllr Kelly, saying “it is a strange day for the Kelly family”. All in […]

Book celebrates history of Donegal railways


A NEW book of photographs celebrating the history of Donegal’s unique railways will be launched today. The Donegal Railway Heritage Centre will launch “The County Donegal Remembered” by Jim McBride who has been involved with railway heritage and preservation for decades, and is the Irish Editor of the “Disused Stations”. The book of 250 photographs includes […]

Letterkenny food bank to hold significant fundraiser


LETTERKENNY’S food bank is to hold a “significant fundraiser” to meet challenges being brought on by soaring fuel prices and a drop in donations. We Care Food Bank is currently supporting between 540 and 580 households in the region. Speaking to the Donegal News, Fintan McGrath, Public Relations Officer, We Care Letterkenny Food Bank, said […]

Man taken to hospital after crash close to rally stage


A man has been taken to hospital following a crash close to the Dooish Hill stage of the Donegal rally. Gardaí attended the scene and the man was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment. A spokesperson for the Gardaí said: “Gardaí are currently at the scene of a road traffic collision which took place […]

Shaun Doherty ordained a deacon


THE man who was the voice of Donegal for almost 30 years on Highland Radio was yesterday ordained a Deacon in St Paul’s Basilica in Rome. It is Shaun Doherty’s next step on the journey to becoming a priest. The ordination ceremony conducted by Rt Rev Bishop Mark Davies of Shrewsbury was watched in Rome […]