A REVIEW of gynaecology services at Letterkenny University Hospital by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) is now in its final stages and will be published in October. The health watchdog announced in April that it had begun the review to ensure the HSE, Saolta University Healthcare Group and LUH are implementing recommendations of […]
Redevelopment on the horizon for Lifford’s Main Street
AN overhaul of Lifford’s Main Street could be on the cards with three buildings in line for possible redevelopment. A former gambling arcade is to become a bookmakers following the granting of planning permission while a second amusements and an old cinema are up for sale. Boyle Sports has been given the go ahead to […]
‘I trust parents to do the right thing’ – Fr JJ Duffy
A Donegal priest says he trusts parents to put their child’s safety first as he proceeds with First Holy Communions tomorrow (Sunday). Some parish priests across the county are holding First Holy Communions and Confirmations despite Government guidelines advising against such religious events. Last week Diocese of Raphoe Bishop Alan McGuckian said Holy Communions and […]
Woman dies after falling from bus
A woman has died after falling from a bus at Barnesmore Gap. The tragedy occurred at 3.45pm yesterday. Gardaí say a female passenger in her late 20s was seriously injured when she fell from the moving bus and was struck by a passing vehicle. The injured woman was airlifted by helicopter to Beaumont Hospital, Dublin. […]
Crumbling mica block narrowly misses ten-year-old
A TEN-year-old girl had a lucky escape after almost being hit by a mica block while cycling around her home in Killygordon. Niamh Moore narrowly avoided injury when a quoin came off the side of the house and landed less than a foot away from her. Niamh’s parents Aisling Coyle and Barry Moore built their […]
Colmcille to be celebrated throughout Heritage Week
THE life of Colmcille will feature heavily during Heritage Week – running from August 14 to 22 – during this, the 1500th anniversary of his birth. Donegal County Council along with Derry City and Strabane District Council is hosting a range of activities to celebrate Colmcille during Heritage Week. These include exhibitions, talks, workshops, and concerts through a range […]
Was there something odd in the skies over Donegal?
THE truth is out there…in south Donegal it seems. Omagh man Mackeen Taggart had just finished a fishing trip to Ballysaggart on Monday evening when he snapped what appears to be a flying saucer. He was busily photographing the weather conditions to send to a friend in England when at 7.19pm he picked up the […]
Open the door to National Heritage Week
OPEN the door to heritage is the message from The Heritage Council ahead of a series of events and projects. National Heritage Week starts this Saturday and runs until Sunday, August 22. Online registration is still open on the website www.heritageweek.ie and all projects registered will be considered for the National Heritage Week Awards. “National […]
Public urged to avail of Buncrana pop-up test centre
THE HSE is continuing to invite people to avail of the pop-up Covid test centre operating in Buncrana. The free walk-in/no appointment necessary centre is located at Nailors Row car park behind Cockhill Health Centre and operates daily from 11am to 7pm. The HSE first established the centre in the first week of July owing to […]
Parent’s warning after finding ticks on daughter
PARENTS are being urged to be vigilant for the presence of ticks when out and about with their children. The warning comes after a parent expressed concern after she said she had to remove more than 10 ticks from her daughter when enjoying a family day out in Glenveigh National Park during the good weather […]