THE funerals of two well known Letterkenny men who died in unrelated incidents yesterday will take place this weekend. Tributes have flowed following the deaths of Kieran McGrath, PRO and committee member of Letterkenny Rovers FC. Likewise sympathies have been offered to the family of Liam Haughey, a stalwart of Bonagee Utd FC. Advertisement Both […]
Decision to Include All ACRES Applicants the Correct Call – IFA
IFA President Tim Cullinan said the inclusion of all applicants for ACRES was the best outcome for those wishing to participate in an agri-environment scheme. “The Dept has made the right decision here. It would have sent a very negative signal if farmers had expressed an interest in the scheme and then found themselves […]
Football star Amber Barrett to appear on Late Late
Donegal woman Amber Barrett is set to join Ryan Tubridy on the Late Late Show this Friday. This summer the Irish women’s soccer team will take their place among the nations of the world at this year’s world cup. Their first game will see them face the hosts Australia in front of 83,500 fans in […]
COVID-19 vaccinations continue in Donegal
The HSE are continuing to offer COVID-19 vaccinations to eligible cohorts in Donegal. Those aged 6 months to 4 years can receive their primary COVID-19 boosters, appointments for which can be made via www.hse.ie Advertisement Children aged five to eleven years can also receive their primary doses at the Letterkenny CVC tomorrow Friday March […]
Two bodies recovered in separate incidents
THE bodies of two men have been recovered in Donegal this evening in two separate incidents. Gardaí were assisted by the Coastguard at the Port Bridge in Letterkenny earlier today where a man’s body, aged in his late 40s, was removed from the water. In a separate incident a man’s body, aged in his late […]
Missing teen found safe and well
A teenager who had been missing from Rathmullan has been found safe and well. Aaron Donnelly (17) had been missing since February 13. A Garda spokesperson said, “We would like to thank the public and media for their assistance in this matter.”
Call for additional ambulance crews in Donegal
THE government has been urged to provide at least three additional ambulances and crews in Donegal to prevent a worsening of the ‘crisis’ within the service. Donegal Independent TD Thomas Pringle has called for extra crews to be installed at Killybegs station, Inishowen and in either Ballybofey or Lettekenny. Speaking in the Dail he said, “Killybegs […]
MEP calls for renewed focus on Irish fishing industry
Fine Gael’s Colm Markey has called for a renewed focus on the Irish fishing industry following years of decline and concerns about Norway seeking greater access to Irish waters. The Midlands-North-West MEP and Senator Tim Lombard today hosted a meeting in Leinster House with fishing industry representatives to discuss current challenges and potential opportunities for […]
Increase in new car registrations in Donegal
NEW car registrations in Donegal for the month of February were up 4.19 per cent. The number of new cars registered increased from 907 in 2022 to 945 in 2023. There was a 43.55 per cent increase in the number of electric cars purchased in Donegal with 89 cars purchased in 2023 compared to 62 […]
Cancer research award for LUH staff member
A Donegal nurse who co-lead a research team that devised a trial to take more patients out of hospital for routine cancer medications has been awarded the Irish Cancer Society Senior Researcher of the Year title. Advanced Nurse Practitioner Dr Janice Richmond of Letterkenny University Hospital was instrumental in the trial, which set about taking […]