THE HSE spent €10,000 on debt collection services at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) last year to recoup outstanding patient fees. The Donegal News obtained the figures through a Freedom of Information request from the Hospital’s Finance Department. The use of debt collectors has been condemned by Chairperson of Donegal Action for Cancer Care (DACC) Betty […]
‘Anti-immigration’ candidate emerges in Castlefinn
A Castlefinn man has entered the General Election race on a “pro-Christian, anti-immigration” ticket. Niall McConnell, a farmer from the Finn Valley, confirmed to the Donegal News this morning that he will seek election on February 8. “You may not have heard of me, but I do run one of Ireland’s biggest YouTube channels and […]
Postcard finds its way home after 43 years
A postcard unearthed during a house clearance in Donegal has sparked a mystery going back more than 40 years. The Christmas-themed card was discovered by David Faughnan, proprietor of Letterkenny’s Universal Books store, during what was supposed to be a routine day’s work. But to his shock David found himself at the heart of a […]
Máire to be performed in An Grianán Theatre
The play features excerpts from his most famous novel ‘Caisléain Óir’.
Former priest in court on indecent assault charge
A former priest has appeared at a court in Donegal on a charge of indecent assault. The defendant appeared at this afternoon’s sitting of Dungloe District Court. An order preventing the publication of anything that might identify either the defendant or the alleged injured party was put in place. Garda McHugh confirmed he had served […]
Road closed following Inishowen crash
THE Burnfoot to Muff road has been closed following a collision this morning. Emergency services are at the scene of the crash on the R239 with the road completely blocked. Gardaí also attended the scene of a crash in Carrigans in the early hours of the morning. Four people were in the vehicle but all […]
No room to improve for Gleneely man on Winning Streak
A DONEGAL man is celebrating this week after winning a timely €21,000, just weeks after completing a major refurbishment of his new home.
Blaney Bridge closed as Brendan tracks across Donegal
THE Harry Blaney Bridge at Fanad has been closed as Storm Brendan continues to cause problems across Donegal. Donegal County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team is continuing to actively monitor the impact of the storm as it tracks over the county. An Orange Severe Weather Warning for wind remains in place and is expected to […]
Financial boost for 26 of Donegal’s Men’s/Women’s Sheds
FUNDING of around €30,000 has been announced this afternoon for 26 Men’s and Women’s Sheds groups across Donegal. “The men and women running Shed groups around the county are going from strength to strength, doing ever more impressive work on the ground. They have become a brilliant asset for our communities,” Minister Joe McHugh said […]
Preferred options for TEN-T project published
DONEGAL County Council has published the preferred options for the TEN-T Priority Route Improvement Project. The three sections prioritised include Section 1 – N15/N13 Ballybofey/Stranorlar Urban Region, Section 2 – N56/N13 Letterkenny to Manorcunningham and Section 3 – N14 Manorcunningham to Lifford / Strabane / A5 Link. The Option Selection Report (OSR) will be on […]