Five Donegal schools are among 105 schools nationwide that have been selected for inclusion in round four of the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) programme. The five local schools are Scoil Cholmcille, Kerrykeel, Scoil Mhuire, Glenties, Scoil Mhuire, Milford, Scoil Naomh Bríd, Muff and St. Aengus NS, Bridgend. The initiative is designed to transform the school […]
Teenager arrested in connection with crash that killed Donegal mum and young daughter
GARDAÍ have made an arrest in relation to a fatal crash that claimed the lives of a young mother and her daughter in Donegal almost six months ago. Natalie McLaughlin, who was nurse, and her little girl Ella died in a road traffic collision on the main R240 road at Carrowmore, Glentogher, Carndonagh, on Wednesday July 2. […]
Letter to the editor: Pressures growing on our hospital staff
I recently had to attend Letterkenny University Hospital with my wife to support a relative of hers who was very unwell. I saw an Emergency Department overcrowded with patients in corridors, and in cubicles, being attended to by a very exhausted and overstretched medical staff. At the ambulance entrance there were many ambulance personnel with […]
Breaking: Two hospitalised after fallen tree incident near Drumoghill
TWO people have been taken to hospital after they were involved in a road traffic incident caused by a fallen tree on the N14 at Drumoghill. Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of the incident which occurred at approximately 6.30am this morning. A garda spokesperson said: “Two persons have been removed to […]
Breaking: Traffic delays as part of N14 closes near Drumoghill
MOTORISTS are advised to expect delays on the N14 this morning as a section of the road at Drumoghill is closed. We believe the road is currently closed due to a fallen tree. Diversions are in place. More to follow.
Ben Sweeney’s celebrates 30 years in Dungloe
BEN Sweeney’s Electrical is proudly celebrating 30 years in business in Dungloe, marking three decades of serving the local community from its base in the SuperValu Shopping Centre. The Dungloe store was opened following a conversation between Ben Sweeney and Dermot Rainey of Rainey Estate Agents, shortly after the SuperValu Shopping Centre came to Dungloe. […]
Council and gardaí discuss Christmas policing plan
POLICING plans in the run up to the festive season were on the agenda during a meeting of council members and An Garda Síochána today. Discussions focused on measures to support both the daytime and night-time economies at this crucial time of year for businesses. Councillor Ciaran Brogan, Mayor of Letterkenny Milford Municipal District, described Letterkenny as the “driving force” of […]
More than 60 children will spend Christmas in emergency accommodation across Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo
More than 60 children across Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo are currently homeless and face Christmas in emergency accommodation. The figures were revealed by Focus Ireland as the charity renewed its Christmas Appeal following publication of the most recent Department of Housing Homelessness Report. The report also shows that 177 adults are currently living in emergency […]
Three LUH staff recognised for making a difference in patients’ lives
THREE outstanding staff from Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) have been acknowledged for the difference they make in their patient’s lives. At a ceremony in the hospital on Friday, December 12, Aoife Kilcullen, Holly Dolan and Sinju Paddayatty Joyappan were chosen to receive a ‘DAISY Award’ after being nominated by co-workers and patients. Following the resounding success of the DAISY […]
Cash and bank cards among items stolen from car
DRIVERS are being urged to ensure their vehicle is always locked following the theft of a number of items including a sum of cash and a handbag from St Conal’s Hospital car park. A suede mustard coloured River Island Handbag, a black River Island purse, a small amount of cash and bank cards/drivers licence were […]