THE Emergency Department (ED) at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) has been extremely busy over the past few days with high numbers of people attending. On Monday of this week 209 patients attended the Emergency Department, one of the highest attendances recorded in LUH. Yesterday, Wednesday, September 23, 155 people attended at the Emergency Department and […]
Ardara man jailed for rape and coercive control of his wife
AN Ardara man has been jailed for eight years this week for raping and coercively controlling his wife. Sergio Correia (48), with an address on Front Street, Ardara, was found guilty by a jury earlier this year. His former wife, Kathleen Correia waived her right to anonymity, saying people should not be afraid to speak out if something […]
Family appeals for surrogacy legislation change
A BALLYBOFEY couple who have tirelessly campaigned for surrogacy legislation are calling for no more delays in enacting change. Marie McPhilemy and her husband John are proud parents to Lucy, a fifth class pupil in Dooish National School, born to them through altruistic domestic surrogacy. In the eyes of the law, Mrs McPhilemy is Lucy’s guardian, not […]
Eamon McGee announces he will contest upcoming General Election
Eamon McGee has announced that he will contest the upcoming General Election as an Irish Freedom Party candidate in Donegal. The father of two, who currently lives in Convoy, contested this year’s local elections in the Buncrana LEA. Speaking following the announcement, he said; Advertisement “This country is changing fast, and we need people to […]
Kim McMenamin confirms general election bid
Kim McMenamin is to contest the next general election as an Independent candidate under The Irish People in Donegal. The Buncrana man previously contested in the local elections.
WEATHER: Dry day ahead with sunny spells
THIS morning will be mainly dry with a few sunny spells. Becoming cloudier this afternoon, rain will spread into the county later. Highest temperatures of 14 to 16 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be wet and breezy with rain becoming widespread, turning heavy at times. Moderate to fresh winds developing with lowest temperatures of 7 to […]
Two injured after fire breaks out at Letterkenny property
TWO people were injured after a fire broke out at a property in Letterkenny last night. Gardaí assisted emergency services at the scene shortly before 10pm on Tuesday, October 22. A garda spokesperson said: “Two people were treated by ambulance personnel at the scene for non-life-threatening injury. Advertisement “Enquiries are ongoing.”
Weather: Cloudy day ahead
THIS morning will be largely dry. Some early spells of sunshine will be limited as more cloud build later in the day. Highest temperatures of 12 to 14 degrees. Advertisement This evening will be cloudy and mild. A few spots of mist and drizzle will develop later in the night but most areas will remain […]
Don’t mess with Errigal College’s TY class – they are Jiu Jitsu experts
by Evelyn Cullen LAST Tuesday, Errigal College’s Transition Year class levelled up their self-defence skills by taking part in a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training camp at the Rilion Gracie Ireland (RGI) training centre on the Cullion Road. The class of 48 girls and boys were put through their paces in a two-hour session by Professor Brian ‘Barney’ […]
Donegal journalist enjoys IMRO win
By Paul McElwee THE counties of Donegal and Tyrone have a reason to celebrate after a journalist from the area picked up a prestigious award for his work. Barry Whyte, Chief Reporter with Dublin-based radio station Newstalk, was the recipient of an Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO) Award for his ‘on the ground’ coverage of […]