The HSE is concerned about recent increases in Covid cases in Donegal. It follows confirmation that the HSE has identified a small number of cases linked to people who travelled to Dublin last week for the mica related event by bus. The HSE also expects that there will be cases as a result of a […]
Arranmore ‘not a place to come and get wasted’
BURTONPORT is to get a dedicated Garda officer for the first time in seven years as Arranmore islanders aim for a peaceful summer. The increased police presence comes following what one local councillor described as “a series of alcohol-fuelled anti-social incidents” over the June bank holiday weekend. One person had to be airlifted off the […]
Submissions for Summer Cup book about to close
SUBMISSIONS for a new book looking back on the once popular Summer Cup competitions will close this Monday. The book is being compiled by members of the Letterkenny Community Heritage Group and will explore the people and places behind the Summer Cup phenomena. Earlier this year the heritage group asked people to dust off old […]
Letterkenny University Hospital ‘extremely busy’ today
Letterkenny University Hospital’s is extremely busy today with severe backlogs to be expected in the Emergency Department.
€500,000 investment and up to 50 jobs at Donegal hotel
A LEADING Donegal hotel has announced 50 new jobs as part of a €500,000 investment at the 4-star property. The Shandon Hotel & Spa overlooking Marble Hill Strand, Portnablagh, has been granted planning permission to expand its bar areas. Work will get underway in the autumn, creating up to 35 jobs during the construction phase. […]
Assessment Hub shortlisted for HSE Excellence Awards
The COVID-19 Community Assessment Hub in Donegal has been shortlisted for the HSE Excellence Awards. Every day across our health service HSE staff do wonderful work across primary care, acute and national services. The Health Service Excellence Awards is an opportunity to showcase and celebrate the good work that happens every day. The Donegal COVID-19 […]
Fifty three arrests in Letterkenny over the weekend
The majority of the arrests were made for dangerous driving (29).
Whale stranded in Lough Swilly dies
A whale that had become stranded in Lough Swilly has sadly died. In a tearful post this morning the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group relayed the whale’s final moments. They wrote: “A sorrowful ending, there’s a few scenarios that could have brought the Fin Whale up the Swilly. But whatever the reason ultimately there was […]
Breeders Federation weighs in behind Lifford reopening
IN the absence of Lifford greyhound track owners are having to make a five hour journey to race their dogs. That is according to the Irish Greyhound Owners and Breeders Federation which has weighed in behind plans to reopen the stadium and venue. Lifford track was recently bought by a private syndicate of 20 investors […]
Life is 10pc of what happens and 90pc how I react to it
THERE will always be challenges, obstacles, and less than perfect conditions. So what? Get started now. With each step you take, you will grow stronger and stronger, more and more skilled, more confident, and more and more successful. That piece of advice led a young apprentice electrician into taking his first step on the property […]