THE EMERGENCY Department at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) has again today warned the public to avoid A & E unless it is a real emergency as waiting times at the hospital soar. In a statement hospital officials said it is extremely busy today as they approach the weekend. “The hospital has seen a significant increase […]
Annual Foster Care church gate collection this weekend
THIS weekend sees the annual church gate collection in aid of Irish Foster Care in Donegal and an appeal has been made for volunteers to help out across the county.
Funeral on Monday for mum-of-two struck by car
Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher, who knew Ms Crowe personally has described her as “an exceptionally gifted individual”.
Fatal crash in Dungloe
GARDAI have appealed for witnesses after a fatal collision took place in Dungloe yesterday evening. A woman, in her thirties, died in the single vehicle collision at Chapel Road at 6.30pm when she was struck by a car. A six-year-old girl was also taken to Letterkenny University Hospital and the driver of the car was […]
Donegal haulage firm voices concern as Brexit looms
A Donegal haulage firm has spoken of its Brexit concerns as the countdown to Britain’s departure from the European Union nears. The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has written to all Irish hauliers urging them to speed up their Brexit preparations. The FTA says companies should take immediate action to advance their Brexit arrangements or risk […]
Van fire brought traffic to a standstill
Emergency services were tasked to the scene shortly before 6pm.
Emergency Department at LUH “extremely busy”
“We apologise for the distress or inconvenience caused to patients or their loved ones who are experiencing long wait times,” said a spokesperson.
Renewed searches for doctor who disappeared in 2009
AN Garda Síochána have commenced a land search and excavation in the Milford District in relation to a Tyrone woman who vanished a decade ago. Dr Deirdre O’Flaherty from Ballymagorry outside Strabane disappeared from an isolated beach at Kinnego Bay on January 11 2009. She had been staying with her husband and children at their […]
Two Donegal men charged with murder in Australia
TWO Donegal men will appear in court tomorrow charged with murdering a 66-year-old man in Australia. The pair, Christopher McLaughlin (24) and Nathan Kelly (21), are from Malin and Glengad. They had previously been charged with assaulting the man in Sydney on December 29. The duo were charged with grievous bodily harm and affray after […]
Cash boost for Gaoth Dobhair Community Centre
GAOTH Dobhair Community Centre is to receive a cash boost of 7,000 euro, it has been announced. Welcoming the allocation, Minister Joe McHugh said, “This grant support of €6,897 is helping to support a community project and develop their work on the ground in Gaoth Dobhair. “The money has been secured through the Leader programme which […]