ONE of Ireland’s most challenging fundraising events has set off from Dublin. Noah’s bed push beginning at Crumlin Hospital for sick children is in aid of nine beneficiaries that have supported young Noah Gooch, a six-year-old boy from Donegal who was diagnosed with cancer this year. Noah (6) has won the hearts of thousands of […]
The Waterboys to play Donegal gig
ROCK legends The Waterboys will perform in Donegal on Halloween night as part of the inaugural Fómhair Festival. Presented by ACE Promotions and Seán Ógs, Gaoth Dobhair, the show is the first of several taking place over nine nights. These include five headline ‘Live at the Big Top’ concerts being held at the Big Top […]
Inferno fears for mica families
POTENTIAL inferno fears for those living in mica affected homes have emerged. Posting on the 100% Redress No Less Facebook page over the weekend, many took to the platform to warn others affected by Mica to unplug from all of their electricity sockets and check them for moisture coming through the blocks. The warning led […]
Martina marking mother’s first anniversary with climb
A CARRIGANS woman who lost her mother to cancer is climbing a mountain to raise money for a special cause ahead of her first anniversary. Martina McClintock nee Devenney from Carrigans is raising money for the Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital Oncology bus in memory of her late mother, Kathleen. Kathleen died on September 11 […]
Record level of patients attending Letterkenny Hospital
LETTERKENNY University Hospital is seeing a very significant return of patients to the hospital with ‘record numbers’ attending the Emergency Department. Saolta have said the Emergency Department (ED) is seeing record levels of attendances recently and this is putting pressure on the hospital. In particular there is pressure on bed availability in the hospital and […]
#LoveDonegal Day 2021 is tomorrow!
TOMORROW, Wednesday August 18 is officially #LoveDonegal Day 2021, a day where all the elements which make Donegal such a meaningful, inspiring, unique and authentic place are showcased proudly across the globe. The initiative from Donegal County Council, will build on the huge success of last year’s campaign which reached millions of people worldwide and […]
Shortfall of nurses blamed on ‘horrendous conditions’
A shortfall of around 55 nurses at Letterkenny University Hospital has been blamed on “horrendous working conditions” with nurses looking to move away from the intensity of acute hospital jobs into other areas. That is according to Neal Donohue, the INMO’s Industrial Relations Officer in the north west. He told the Donegal News yesterday that […]
Mica group plan protest for Lifford
THE Donegal Mica 100% Redress no Less group is planning a demonstration in Lifford on Saturday, September 11 outside the offices of Donegal County Council and are calling on as many families as possible to attend. Campaigner, Paddy Diver will be the guest speaker as they continue their calls for 100% redress for the affected […]
Council looks at expenses after internal audit
DONEGAL County Council is to clamp down on compliance with internal policies and procedures following a report drawn up by an independent auditor. A financial inspection highlighted multiple breaches of travel and subsistence policy including that some staff claimed expenses to locations that were on their normal route to and from work. Of the 120 […]
Plans lodged for new tourist accommodation in Ramelton
PLANS have been lodged with Donegal County Council for the development of tourist accommodation within the curtilage of a protected structure in Ramelton. Applicant Lee Gooch submitted the plans on July 19 for the proposed development on Guild Hall, Castle Street. It comprises alterations to the existing two-storey house facing Castle Street including insertion of […]