‘Now is not the time to drop your guard’


“THE current 14 day incidence remains more than double the peak incidence experienced during previous Level 5 measures in October, therefore, now is not the time to drop your guard and start to interact with people outside your household,” That was the message delivered by Dr Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, at […]


Only critical day care and inpatient procedures at LUH


In early January all but very urgent and time critical inpatient and day surgery was curtailed in Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH). In light of very significant pressure in the hospital caused by Covid-19 and high community infection rates, it is now necessary to continue the current restrictions to ensure patient safety and wellbeing. The deferrals […]


Good news for Scoil Íosagáin in Buncrana


AN approval letter has been issued for Scoil Íosagáin, Buncrana informing the school that the project is now progressing to Stage 3 Tender Stage. Scoil Íosagáin is in line for a major change with the construction of a new school building. Welcoming the fact that the project has today taken a major leap forward, Minister […]


Letterkenny retains ‘clean’ status in litter survey


  The final litter survey of 2020 by business group Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) shows Letterkenny retaining its “clean” status and rising to 15th place in the ranking of 37 towns and cities. Kilkenny again took top spot, ahead of Killarney and Ennis. According to the report, litter levels continue to rise nationwide, with […]


Man to appear in court over Donegal Town incident


A man will appear in court later today over an incident that took place near Tullyearl in Donegal Town yesterday. Gardaí signalled for a jeep, that appeared to be driving in a dangerous manner, to pull over just after 1.30pm at Drumlonagher in Donegal Town. This vehicle failed to stop and proceeded to drive away […]


Sadness at passing of Máire Rua Gallagher


THERE is much sadness in Donegal this morning at the passing of Máire Rua Gallagher. One of Donegal’s most famous women, Máire Rua became a celebrity in her own right for her adoration of singer Daniel O’Donnell. She spent many years as a bus conductress in Glasgow and was a life long supporter of Glasgow […]


Do we call it the Poisoned Glen or the Poison Glen?


ONE of the most famous landmarks in Donegal is the old church ruins in the ‘Poisoned Glen’, or are they sitting in the middle of the ‘Poison Glen’? Referred to as the ‘Poisoned Glen’ in an official tourism brochure promoting the county, the stunning area at the foot of Errigal in Dunlewey is also called […]


King’s Cross is latest major contract for Donegal man


A DONEGAL company has secured a multi-million pound contract to renew platforms as well as track, signalling and overhead line equipment at London’s King’s Cross Station. Pod-Trak, who specialise in the construction and maintenance of transport infrastructure, was founded by Paul O’Donnell in 2007. It’s a company that saw an opportunity, grasped it and has […]


Live stream to be highlight of Letterkenny Trad Week


Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh has visited all four corners of the globe over the past thirty-five years with Irish folk music band Altan. At times, holidays back in West Donegal were less frequent than she would have liked due to a busy touring calendar. However, since the outbreak of the pandemic last March Mairéad has spent […]


Finds her calling through reiki for dogs


A RAPHOE-based dog groomer says she has found her calling providing an alternative therapy, reiki, to her four-legged clients. Olive McCrabb has always had a way with animals but it was not until she rehomed rescue dog Simone and tried reiki on the struggling animal that she realised her true potential. Reiki practitioners use a […]