A national snow and ice warning came into effect this morning with temperatures reaching close to freezing in Donegal. Icy roads were reported across the county, particularly in Letterkenny. Black ice was reported in areas of Manorcunningham and on the N13 Letterkenny/Derry road as well as on roads leading into Buncrana. Met Eireann said scattered […]
Underdogs Naomh Colmcille ready for Ulster Final
Naomh Colmcille manager Ryan McKinley is pleased that his side have been handed the underdogs tag once again, as they prepare for their Ulster Junior Club Football Championship final on Saturday night.
McHugh and Motherwell chasing Scottish League Cup glory
Motherwell captain Carl McHugh insists that his side won’t just be there to make up the numbers
Senior doctors warn that patients will die at LUH
The Department of Surgery has requested extra operating lists as they feel that two operating lists a week is the norm for a general surgery.
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.