THOUSANDS of people across Donegal are working over 40 hours every week as unpaid carers for friends or relatives.
Donegal TD calls for short stay ward to reopen
A DONEGAL TD has called on the HSE to reopen the short stay ward at Letterkenny University Hospital after months of closure. Charlie McConalogue, Fianna Fail TD has urged the Minister for Health to urgently approve a funding request from LUH to reopen the ward. The ward, which closed during the summer, would increase the […]
Blue Plaque unveiled in memory of Letterkenny war hero
A FIRST World War hero from Donegal will be remembered this week as a Blue Plaque in unveiled in Letterkenny in his memory. James Duffy was born in Crolly in West Donegal in 1889 but was later brought to Bonagee, Letterkenny as a young baby with his parents, Peter Duffy and Kate Doogan. He was […]
Medicinal Cannabis plant to open in Donegal next year
A MEDICINAL cannabis research plant is reported to be on its way to Donegal early next year, along with the creation of over 50 jobs. Pharmaceutical start-up, Greenlight Medicines, said the firm is looking to roll out a new hub in the North West in 2018. The company already has a headquarters in Dublin but […]
Has Letterkenny got talent?
AUDITIONS for one of the UK’s biggest talent shows will be held in Letterkenny next week. Donegal is the fourth place in the country to be confirmed as an audition location, as well as Derry, Belfast and Dublin. It is understood that none of the four main judges, Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, David Walliams and […]
Gallagher’s Bakery in Ardara shortlisted for prestigious industry award
Gallagher’s Bakery will compete in Bord Bia’s biannual Food and Drink Awards later this month in Dublin. The Ardara based bakery will be in the Entrepreneurial category which recognises individuals or companies who have shown true entrepreneurial flair. It rewards commitment, leadership and self-belief, either to create a new and successful business, or to radically […]
September Sports Personality: Historic times for Tyler
A fifth-year pupil in Delle College, Tyler has been in camp with the Irish Senior squad for at least a week in each of the past three months.
Family on the run: ‘Dillon 7 Dublin 2017’
The Olympic Games creed was front and centre in the minds of seven Letterkenny siblings who completed the Dublin City Marathon on Sunday.
Lorry catches fire in Letterkenny
DONEGAL Fire Service were battling a blaze this afternoon as a lorry caught fire in Letterkenny. Members of the Fire Service were joined by Gardai at the scene on the Business Park Road and the fire is now under control. The fire broke out near the front of the vehicle and there is not believed […]
Funding sought for Dunfanaghy car park plans
PLANS for a car park in Dunfanaghy, which will ease traffic congestion on the town’s Main Street, are progressing with a decision on funding due to take place in November. The Dunfanaghy Area Community Network DACN recently sent a deputation to a meeting of the Glenties Municipal District where its members were given full support for […]