Donegal woman Amber Barrett is set to join Ryan Tubridy on the Late Late Show this Friday. This summer the Irish women’s soccer team will take their place among the nations of the world at this year’s world cup. Their first game will see them face the hosts Australia in front of 83,500 fans in […]
COVID-19 vaccinations continue in Donegal
The HSE are continuing to offer COVID-19 vaccinations to eligible cohorts in Donegal. Those aged 6 months to 4 years can receive their primary COVID-19 boosters, appointments for which can be made via www.hse.ie Advertisement Children aged five to eleven years can also receive their primary doses at the Letterkenny CVC tomorrow Friday March […]
Two bodies recovered in separate incidents
THE bodies of two men have been recovered in Donegal this evening in two separate incidents. Gardaí were assisted by the Coastguard at the Port Bridge in Letterkenny earlier today where a man’s body, aged in his late 40s, was removed from the water. In a separate incident a man’s body, aged in his late […]
Missing teen found safe and well
A teenager who had been missing from Rathmullan has been found safe and well. Aaron Donnelly (17) had been missing since February 13. A Garda spokesperson said, “We would like to thank the public and media for their assistance in this matter.”
Call for additional ambulance crews in Donegal
THE government has been urged to provide at least three additional ambulances and crews in Donegal to prevent a worsening of the ‘crisis’ within the service. Donegal Independent TD Thomas Pringle has called for extra crews to be installed at Killybegs station, Inishowen and in either Ballybofey or Lettekenny. Speaking in the Dail he said, “Killybegs […]
MEP calls for renewed focus on Irish fishing industry
Fine Gael’s Colm Markey has called for a renewed focus on the Irish fishing industry following years of decline and concerns about Norway seeking greater access to Irish waters. The Midlands-North-West MEP and Senator Tim Lombard today hosted a meeting in Leinster House with fishing industry representatives to discuss current challenges and potential opportunities for […]
Increase in new car registrations in Donegal
NEW car registrations in Donegal for the month of February were up 4.19 per cent. The number of new cars registered increased from 907 in 2022 to 945 in 2023. There was a 43.55 per cent increase in the number of electric cars purchased in Donegal with 89 cars purchased in 2023 compared to 62 […]
Cancer research award for LUH staff member
A Donegal nurse who co-lead a research team that devised a trial to take more patients out of hospital for routine cancer medications has been awarded the Irish Cancer Society Senior Researcher of the Year title. Advanced Nurse Practitioner Dr Janice Richmond of Letterkenny University Hospital was instrumental in the trial, which set about taking […]
Construction set to commence on €31 million investment in Buncrana and Ballybofey/Stranorlar Sewerage Scheme
Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Donegal County Council, are set to start works as part of a €31 million investment to upgrade the wastewater infrastructure in Buncrana, Ballybofey and Stranorlar. The works is part of the sewerage scheme will result in significant improvements to water quality in Lough Swilly and the River Finn by […]
Fears over future of Lettermacaward health centre
A public meeting is being held to discuss the temporary closure of Lettermacaward Health Centre. The public meeting is being held in St Bridgid’s Hall on Saturday March 4 at 8pm. A statement by the Lettermacaward Development Group said, “There will be a public meeting to address the temporary closure of Lettermacaward Health Centre on […]