THE No Barriers Foundation, based in Letterkenny, has been named Ireland’s Best Social Enterprise of 2023 at the Irish Community & Council Awards. No Barriers Foundation is a not-for- profit organisation that improves the physical and mental health of those with physical and intellectual disabilities in the north west. They offer one-to-one and group rehabilitation […]
Letterkenny’s Ulster Bank closed its doors today for the last time
STAFF at Donegal’s last remaining Ulster Bank are preparing to closed its doors for the final time today. Behind the drawn blind at the teller’s desk is a shelf filled with cards from customers, sharing their sincerest of sympathy and good wishes. One card reads, “You are more than just a building on the corner”. […]
Young tech stars to flock to Gaoth Dobhair
MIT’s brightest young technology innovators will gather in Donegal for a two-day conference next month. A world-leading technology conference that showcases Europe’s brightest young tech stars will be hosted in Gaoth Dobhair on May 11 and 12. MIT’s Innovators Under 35 will bring aspiring young innovators together to showcase their work and demonstrate how they […]
Over 2,300 on hospital waiting lists in Letterkenny
AT the end of March there were 2,231 adults and 70 children on active waiting lists at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH). These figures, published by the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF), includes waiting lists for inpatient/day case, GI Scopes and outpatients. Nationally there are 490,993 on active waiting lists, all of these are waiting longer than […]
St Eunan’s College scoop school of the year prize
STAFF and students at St Eunan’s College are delighted to have been awarded iRevise School of the Year, with a prize worth a quarter of a million euro. The Well Being Committee under the guidance of Mr Paul Browne produced a video showcasing what the school has to offer. They highlighted the school’s promotion of […]
Farmer urges vigilance after latest sheep theft
GARDAÍ investigating the theft of a number of sheep in separate incidents in the county have said they are satisfied they are not connected. In the latest theft, seven ewes and 14 lambs were stolen from land at Knockybrin just outside Letterkenny, sometime between Sunday, April 9 and early on Saturday, April 15. It’s the second time […]
Gorse fire warning in Donegal extended
The Council is also urging landowners and members of the public not to engage in activities that could cause wildfires.
Health Minister to open new primary care centre
MINISTER for Health Stephen Donnelly will officially open the new Donegal Town Primary Care Centre today. The state of the art building will be officially opened with a ceremony this afternoon. “This ceremony will mark the official opening of the Donegal Town Primary Care Centre which will provide a range of services such as Primary […]
McConalogue announces further support for Inshore fisheries sector
In a meeting with representatives of the Inshore fisheries sector today, with representatives from Donegal, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Donegal T.D. Charlie McConalogue announced a new round of funding under the Brexit Inshore Fisheries Business Model Adjustment Scheme. The support scheme which operated in 2022 was put in place to assist […]
Bonagee Utd and Letterkenny Rovers team up for charity fundraiser
Two neighbouring football clubs will put their healthy rivalry to the one side as they join together for a unique charity fundraiser in memory of two valued club members who died last month. Letterkenny Rovers and Bonagee United are organising a Walking Football Match as part of a Darkness into Light fundraising event. The match […]