THE FUNERAL of popular nun Sr Gerard McLaughlin took place yesterday when she was remembered as someone who “touched so many lives”. The Termon native was well known in Letterkenny from her time at St Eunan’s College where she looked after the borders from 1986 to 1991. Sr Gerard resided at St Catherine’s Convent of […]
Major clean up after road washes away
A MASSIVE clean up operation was underway yesterday after part of a main road in Glenswilly washed away following torrential rainfall. The main Letterkenny to Glenties road was badly damaged close to Glenswilly school leaving it impassible for motorists. The road reopened yesterday afternoon and traffic lights will remain in place at the location for […]
Hospital under ‘significant pressure’ this morning
LETTERKENNY hospital’s emergency department is under significant pressure today with high attendances and long waiting times. There are currently 43 patients on trolleys between the emergency department and other areas in the hospital. As of 8am this morning there were 11 patients with Covid-19 being treated while yesterday 113 people attended the emergency department. Advertisement […]
Students urged to celebrate safely after receiving Leaving Certificate results
With the Leaving Certificate results out today many will be planning celebrations with friends and family. However, alcohol does not necessarily have to go hand in hand with celebrations. More and more young people are now choosing not to drink alcohol for the health gains it brings. HSE advises that young people under 18 should […]
Second COVID-19 booster offered to new cohorts across Donegal
A pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic, as well as the Letterkenny Covid Vaccination Centre (CVC), are offering second booster vaccinations to new cohorts across Donegal. From today those aged 12 to 49 years with long term health conditions and Healthcare Workers are invited to make an appointment for their second booster dose. Other vaccines available at […]
Additional funding worth €420,000 for language planning process announced
As part of a visit to County Donegal today, Government Chief Whip and Minister of State for the Gaeltacht and Sport, Jack Chambers TD, has announced that the annual funding to be made available in future for the specific Gaeltacht Service Towns located in the Gaeltacht is being increased from €80,000 to €100,000 per year. […]
Garda Síochána appeal for owner of abandoned horse
An Garda Síochána in Donegal have taken to their Facebook page this morning in search of the owner of an abandoned horse. The horse has been abandoned in a field in Letterkenny town and it is believed that the horse has been there for the past few weeks. It the post, An Garda Síochána Donegal […]
North West Truck Fest roars back into Milford
The hugely popular Truck Fest returned to Milford last weekend. The event which attracts up to 200 trucks of all shapes and sizes, has been taking place since 2006 with a gap during the past two years because of the pandemic.
Fatbergs putting ‘significant strain’ on Buncrana’s wastewater
LARGE volumes of fats, oils and incorrectly flushed items are pushing Buncrana’s wastewater infrastructure towards crisis point. Irish Water has revealed that the disposal of unsuitable items down the toilet in the Inishowen town is resulting in “significant operational difficulties” for its staff and the local wastewater plant. The utility’s Tom Cuddy said, ‘“Our operational staff in Buncrana […]
Minister McConalogue meets with Japanese Ministerial counterparts in Tokyo
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD, today had Government-to-Government meetings with his Japanese counterparts in Tokyo, as part of the Minister’s agri-food trade mission to Japan and South East Asia. Minister McConalogue met with Mr Tetsuro Nomura, Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and separately with Mr Katsunobu Kato, Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare, to discuss a range […]