RUNNERS and walkers are being encouraged to take to the roads for the 24th annual North West 10K and raise funds for two local charities. Entries are still being accepted for the 24th North West 10k which will be held virtually for the first time on Bank Holiday Monday. Runners and walkers can pick a […]
Limited resumption of services at Letterkenny hospital
INITIAL progress has been made to restore some services at Letterkenny University Hospital following the ransomware attack on the HSE IT systems. Seán Murphy, General Manager at Letterkenny University Hospital said, “Work is ongoing to get essential systems such as radiology, diagnostic/laboratory and patient information back functioning fully. “Even though we do not have all […]
Raffling a house – How difficult can it be?
WE’VE all encountered raffle fundraisers – good-hearted members of the community going door-to-door to raise funds for charity. But what about raffling your home? For some who have struggled to sell their house on the conventional property market, online sites such as raffall.com have become the avenue of choice. A UK platform, raffall.com is the […]
‘Smart technology’ needed to monitor life buoys
COUNCILLOR Jimmy Kavanagh has asked Donegal County Council to consider the use of ‘smart technology’ to monitor the county’s life buoy rings. This would enable them to be alerted immediately to any life rings that are removed so they can act immediately to replace them, he said. “I have had reports from members of the […]
CCTV footage being examined after fight in Letterkenny
An investigation has been launched into the incident which took place on Friday, May 28, between 4pm and 5pm.
New online booking system for Covid-19 tests in Donegal
The HSE has started the roll-out of a new online booking system for Covid-19 tests. From today, Tuesday 1st June 2021, people living in the vicinity of the Letterkenny test centre will be able to log on to the online system and book their Covid-19 test up to 24 hours in advance. Work is currently […]
New Deputy Principal at St Eunan’s College
PAURIC O’Donnell. Pauric has recently been appointed Deputy Principal of St Eunan’s College, Letterkenny. He joins Damien Mc Croary (Principal), Siobhán Melvin (Deputy Principal) and Colm Mc Fadden (Deputy Principal) as part of the Senior Management Team. Pauric is a past pupil of St Eunan’s College (1993 – 1999) and returned to the College as […]
Long Delays at the Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital
Patients needing urgent care will be prioritised.
Hobby turns into business for Downings alpaca farmers
WHAT was once a hobby has turned into a new business venture for Rita and Trevor Wilson who are opening an alpaca farm and visitor experience in Downings. After realising the potential for agri tourism in Donegal the couple began to build up their herd and now have 21 of the furry creatures with females […]
Iconic Milford Church is 60-years-old
ST PETER’S Church in Milford, which was designed by the famous architect Liam McCormick, turns 60 years old today. Due to the pandemic the milestone will be marked with a simple mass led by Fr Stephen Gorman this morning with plans for a celebration next year. Fr Gorman told the Donegal News that the church itself […]