A Donegal man has spoken of his shock at getting selected to appear on the National Lottery game show Winning Streak. Gerard Muldoon from Killygordon will take his place on the lucrative programme tomorrow night on RTÉ One. “As much as you think you can be ready to hear your name called out, you can’t […]
Man hospitalised following Lettermacaward fire
A MAN in his eighties has been taken to hospital following a fire in Lettermacaward over night. The blaze broke out in the early hours of this morning. The man was rescued and taken to Letterkenny University Hospital where it is understood he is in a serious condition. Gardai say they are not treating the […]
Drugs seized in Carrigart
GARDAI carried out a search in Carrigart this morning when a quantity of drugs were seized. A house was searched as part of an investigation at approximately 7.45am and a small quantity of cannabis was discovered. A Garda Spokesperson said: “Gardaí carried out searches at a house in Carrigart at approximately 7.45am. A small quantity […]
Funding for Donegal Community Hospitals under threat
PLANS for St Joseph’s Community Hospital and Ramelton Community Hospital plan may suffer due to the Department of Health’s overspend on the Children’s Hospital, it has emerged.
Measles outbreak – three more cases suspected
The measles outbreak is continuing in Donegal. Last week, there were two confirmed cases in the county. Today the HSE have said there are three more probable cases and they are investigating several other possible cases.
Family of six homeless in Letterkenny appeal for help
A LETTERKENNY-based family have been made homeless this morning after being asked to leave their temporary accommodation.
Speaking to the Donegal News Jo Barton, who is currently in the Public Services Centre in Letterkenny with her husband Mohammed and four children has appealed for help.
€14million Fibre Broadband Investment for six new towns
A new €14 million investment by SIRO in the rollout of its Fibre-to-the-Building (FTTB) broadband network to six new towns in Donegal – Buncrana, Donegal Town, Ballybofey, Stranorlar, Ballyshannon and Bundoran has been launched today. This will see over 14,000 homes and premises offered access to Ireland’s fastest broadband network.
Tragedy as man rescued from water in Ballyshannon dies
A YOUNG man has died after he was recovered from the River Erne in Ballyshannon in a critical condition this afternoon, gardai have confirmed.
Samantha is running 100 miles with a smile for charity
A former Raphoe resident says the spirit of her late parents is helping her put her best foot forward in aid of Dublin’s Mater Foundation. Samantha Peoples is pounding the streets of the Irish capital as part of the charity’s ‘100 Miles in a Month’ challenge. All money raised through the initiative will be used […]
The week in pictures
A week in pictures as the Nursing staff continue their strike action, Donegal win at home to Meath and much more around the county. See today’s Donegal News for full news & sport coverage.