THE ransomware attack on the HSE IT systems is having an ongoing impact on services at Letterkenny University Hospital, according to hospital group Saolta. In a statement this afternoon the health body said, “The patient records system is not currently accessible which means that clinical staff are unable to contact patients. “Patients who are taking […]
Nine people rescued after boat got into difficulty
NINE people had to be rescued by the RNLI after their boat’s propellor became tangled in Lobster fishing lines. On Sunday, Lough Swilly RNLI Lifeboat was called by the Irish Coast Guard at 2.18pm to rescue a small fishing boat just off Dunaff Head. The boat which had nine people on board got into difficulty […]
Family issues appeal over access to Murder Hole beach
THE family that owns lands around the Murder Hole beach say they are doing all they can to resolve issues regarding access. The family has a working farm on fields that separate the famous Downings beauty spot from the main road. They also own a neighbouring holiday park. For years the Murder Hole was regarded […]
Letterkenny company advises on career in cyber security
The area of cyber security is currently headline news nationally and globally. Dr. Clare Ryan is co-founder of one of Donegal’s foremost protectors of information technology, ITUS Secure Technologies. Based in the heart of Letterkenny’s tech cluster at CoLab, they have established a solid and growing customer base locally, nationally and internationally since inception 3 […]
Campervan users in Donegal urged to have their say
CAMPERVAN and motorhome users in Donegal are being invited to make their views known as part of Donegal County Council’s Caravan and Camping Survey. This is in addition to an existing survey that is underway to garner the views of the general public in Donegal on the opportunities presented by this growing sector. “The caravan, camper […]
Letterkenny woman has key role in Olympics challenge
A LETTERKENNY woman is finalising plans for the Tokyo Olympics. Dr Sharon Madigan is Head of Performance Nutrition at Sport Ireland and she works with the Irish Olympic Team. The eldest daughter of Jim and Mary Madigan, Ramelton Road, Dr Madigan’s sister Bronagh works in Letterkenny University Hospital while her brother Paul is employed at […]
‘Middling’ job on the Arranmore ferry is a great job
ARRANMORE’S largest ferry has been lengthened by three metres. The specialist work was undertaken on the MV Rhum by engineers at Mevagh Boatyard in Downings over recent months. The vessel is now back in the water ahead of the busy summer season between Burtonport and the island. The yard is operated by Dominic Sweeney, a […]
Mica-affected home owners set for protest
MICA-affected home owners are set to make their frustrations known over the Mica Redress Scheme as hundreds of people are expected to take part in protests tomorrow (Saturday). A protest is being held in Letterkenny on Saturday May 22nd at 2pm to coincide with a further protest in Buncrana at the same time. In recent […]
What happened after two Donegal lads left secure jobs?
FIFTEEN years ago two Donegal friends took a leap of faith and left secure, stable jobs to set up their own recruitment company. Today, 3D Personnel is a leading name in construction recruitment for the UK, Ireland and Europe with a turnover in excess of £50 million (Stg) last year. The company employs more than […]
100 year old spirit discovered in Donegal distillery
A story of a 100 year-old spirit living on the site of a new distillery in West Donegal was revived earlier this week. The ‘Ghost Whiskey’ appeared at the historic Crolly Whiskey Company building just months after it became the first to successfully distil whiskey in Donegal for more than 180 years. Spirits were first […]