SHE’S 100 but Bridie Byrne appears way younger than her years – in her looks and with her positive outlook on life. Bridie Sweeney, who joined the centenarian club yesterday, was born on March 2, 1922 in Gortnasillah, outside Glenties, before the family settled in Mullantiboyle. As a young adult she worked in popular local […]
Dungloe residents to be consulted over Dungloe houses
DONEGAL County Council is to consult further with residents over concerns they have about a new social housing development in Dungloe. The local authority has been granted permission to push ahead with the building of 45 homes on the Chapel Road. Two derelict cottages and outbuildings will be demolished to make way for the new […]
Donegal punter wins €10,500 in Lotto flutter
A County Donegal native pocketed a stunning return from just three numbers on Tuesday thanks to a Lotto flutter placed in their local betting shop. The annoymous customer walked in to a BoyleSports shop in the county to strike a €7 wager on the trio of numbers to be drawn in the EuroMillions draw taking […]
Patients in Donegal deserve better – INMO
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation is seeking an urgent meeting with senior management in Letterkenny University Hospital in light of dangerous overcrowding. This comes as the hospital has informed all staff that the hospital is nearing major incident level capacity. INMO Industrial Relations Officer, Neal Donohue said: Advertisement “The level of overcrowding in Letterkenny University […]
Hospital responds as ambulances queue at A&E
UP to ten ambulances are backed up at Letterkenny hospital this afternoon. This photograph shows the extent of the situation which has unfolded in the last few hours. Councillor Gerry McMonagle said it amounted to around two thirds of Donegal’s full ambulance allocation. Advertisement “My concern is has the county now initiated an emergency response […]
Long wait times at the Emergency Department
The Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital has been extremely busy over the past week with on average 120 patients presenting for treatment every day. Yesterday 139 people attended the Emergency Department. The high number of people attending who need to be admitted for ongoing treatment means that there is pressure on bed availability and […]
Changes confirmed to Mica Redress Scheme
Donegal County Council has received details on the amended Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme Regulations. Three changes are being introduced to the Scheme under these regulations, and the Council is committed to implementing same as soon as possible. The changes are in relation to (1) Recoupment of Engineers Fees, (2) Essential Immediate Repair Works, and […]
Shines Seafood launch Irish sardines range
Killybegs-based Shines Seafood has launched Shines Irish Sardines, representing the first time Irish sardines have ever been sold in retail outlets in Ireland. Previously sourced from Sardinia, Shines Seafood now use Irish sardines caught by small inshore Irish boats in the clean waters around the Irish coast, supporting local fishing communities.Shines Irish Sardines are caught […]
Donegal man plays key role in negotiating major retail deals
LEGO recently announced that it is to open its first ever store in Ireland in Grafton Street while premium fashion group Flannels and Swedish fashion giant H&M have signed up at the redeveloped Clerys Store site on Dublin’s O’Connell Street. The leasing of those three anchor stores to high-profile brands, which are due to open […]
Family of father who died in farm accident plan memorial cup
A YOUNG Donegal father was one of nine people who died in farm-related accidents during the past 12 months according to latest Health and Safety Authority (HSA) figures. Tommy Feeney, a native of Magumna, Ardara, died after an incident near his home in Corduff, Co Monaghan, on October 12. Tommy (37) was married to Niamh […]