THE Department of Transport will launch an emergency procurement process this week with a view to restoring air services linking Dublin with Donegal as quickly as possible. Ministers Ryan and Naughton briefed the cabinet on the plans this morning. The department will issue a request for quotes directly to airlines in the coming days, in […]
Environmental surveys for Donegal flood relief schemes
CONSULTANTS Byrne Looby have been appointed to undertake engineering and environmental services for flood relief schemes in Ballybofey-Stranorlar, Buncrana and Ramelton. They will begin baseline surveys on Monday next, June 21. The initial surveys will take approximately two weeks. Further surveys will be conducted over the coming months. Donegal County Council says the survey teams […]
Winning design for Market Square announced
THE winning design in the architectural competition to re-imagine Market Square in Letterkenny has been announced this morning. Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Donegal County Council announced that the submission by Joseph McCallion has been chosen. Launched in July 2020, the competition invited concept design proposals to redesign Market Square as a great […]
‘The flight was a lifeline’
A CHARITY that provides subsidised flights for cancer patients, children with life threatening illnesses, and people receiving kidney dialysis treatment has said the cancellation of the Donegal to Dublin flight service is ‘absolutely devastating news’. Mary Coyle, who runs Donegal Cancer Flights and Services, told the Donegal News yesterday that they had eight people booked […]
Significant delays for patients at Letterkenny hospital
Patients attending the Emergency Department, outpatient and other appointments at Letterkenny University Hospital are facing significant delays as the impact of the ransomware attack on the HSE IT systems continues to affect the delivery of hospital services. Although progress has been made to get priority systems back up and running including radiology, diagnostic/laboratory and […]
‘Finding replacement air carrier a top priority’
FINDING a replacement carrier for Donegal Airport following the collapse of Stobart Air is the Department of Transport’s priority. Donegal County Council says it has been in contact with Carrickfinn in the wake of Stobart’s liquidation and that it will continue to engage over the coming days. “My thoughts first and foremost go the staff […]
Fire at Letterkenny house prompts calls for action
A derelict Letterkenny house being used as a drinking den has been described as a “disaster waiting to happen”. Firefighters and gardaí were called to Ard Colm Cille last Tuesday following a fire in the shed of the property which has been empty for at least 15 years. A group of young people were spotted […]
Letterkenny teacher to cycle from Mizen to Malin Head
A LETTERKENNY secondary school teacher will begin a six day challenge cycling from Mizen to Malin Head today to raise funds for Donegal Down Syndrome. Errigal College’s Janet McGeever told the Donegal News this week that the mammoth cycle, which is over 600km, has always been on her “bucketlist”. As well as raising funds for […]
Helping to bring the buzz back into Letterkenny
THERE is a real buzz about Letterkenny this week as more than 100,000 native black honey bees have taken to the skies. It is part of growing efforts to bring nature back into urban areas that will see beehives placed on flat root roofs around the town to increase biodiversity. Phase One of the ambitious […]
Letterkenny man rises to Pfizer challenge in Germany
A LETTERKENNY man is responsible for delivering life-saving medicines to patients in hospital intensive care units and emergency departments across Europe. John McGinley is Hospital Business Unit Lead and Managing Director for Pfizer in Germany. A former St Eunan’s College student, John (45) is the eldest son of John and Liz McGinley. He has four […]