THE pandemic has forever changed the way we think about education and a blended approach to learning should be embraced for the benefit of everyone, says Cróna Gallagher. Ms Gallagher is Director of Further Education and Training (FET) with Donegal Education and Training Board. With many people in ‘back to school’ mode and school leavers […]
Letterkenny man finding the right formula in the US
WHEN pharmaceutical giant AbbVie recently shone the spotlight on one of its employees Sean McEwen they said that he had one of the toughest jobs in the company. The Letterkenny man is Vice President of Quality Assurance at a company which employs in excess of 48,000 people in more than 70 countries across the globe. […]
Heartbreak after man loses wedding ring on Donegal beach
Chris Copeland was in Rossnowlagh with his wife and two sons on Monday when the ring slipped off his finger at around 6pm.
More therapists recruited for Pieta in Letterkenny
The majority (70 per cent) of people under the age of 18 coming to their doors are female which has prompted the charity to appeal to men to reach out
Long wait times at Letterkenny’s emergency department
The hospital has seen a significant increase in patients presenting to the hospital and many of these patients are very sick and need to be admitted.
Walk-in vaccination centres available this weekend
The walk-in vaccination clinic will be open to any eligible person aged 12 or over.
Students scramble for accommodation in Letterkenny
Landlords are “iffy and wary” about providing accommodation to students because of the pandemic.
Good weather to last a while longer
THE county has been basking in last of the glorious summer sunshine this week and the good news is that it may be set to last.
Gardaí move to tackle Marble Hill parking
Motorists caught parking illegally at Marble Hill in Dunfanaghy are to be fined.
Woman starts cancer treatment after fundraiser
Vivienne Lynch McDaid from Buncrana is currently undergoing chemotherapy in Boston after a fundraiser raised $182,815 to pay for the treatment.