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Six hundred leave Letterkenny hospital over three years

These latest figures come amid reports of low morale and ongoing industrial relations problems within the Health Service Executive.

Appeal over missing kitten from Letterkenny

THE Animals in Donegal AID Sanctuary is trying to locate a kitten that has been missing since Tuesday from the Letterkenny area. The kitten named Tiberius was homed by the charity six months ago in the Glencar area. He is a tabby with white on his neck and around his nose. If anyone has any […]

Buncrana pier inquest told driver was over the limit

The inquest into the death of Sean McGrotty, who died in the Buncrana pier tragedy last year, has heard that he had a blood alcohol level of 159mg.

Buncrana Pier tragedy inquest underway

The inquest has heard from Davitt Walsh, who swam out to the sinking car in a desperate attempt to help the family.

Motorists urged to check oil tanks are secure

MOTORISTS are being urged to take extra care to ensure that their oil tanks are secure given the increase in the number of oils spills on the county’s roads. Donegal’s Road Safety Officer Brian O’Donnell, asked all drivers of agricultural vehicles, fuel delivery trucks and hauliers to ensure that their fuel tanks are secure. Mr […]

Agency staff costing three times ordinary LUH salaries

It follows confirmation that the HSE has been paying in the region of €8 m per year for agency doctors to work at Letterkenny University Hospital.

Polish posters in murder probe

GARDAI in Letterkenny will be putting up posters around the town this week in Polish in a fresh bid for information about the murder of Sebastian Adamowicz. The 36 year old was found with severe head injuries at his home at 15 Sylvan Park on Wednesday, November 1st. Speaking to the Donegal News Inspector Goretti […]

200 jobs on the way

THE manufacturer of diabetes medicine, Abbott, is set to invest €130 million into a new facility in Donegal creating 200 jobs, it has been reported. The company is expanding their site at Lurganboy near Donegal Town which will facilitate the manufacture of a new product. The US healthcare group opened their plant in Donegal in […]

No decision on future of ETB creches

DONEGAL Education and Training Board (ETB) has said no final decision has been reached on the future of its three remaining crèches in the county, in Letterkenny, Milford and Buncrana. The ETB provided a statement to Donegal News following the closure of An Scoil Bheag in Gortahork last Friday. A spokesperson for the body said: […]