THE Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital will be temporarily extended in the coming weeks to improve ambulance turnaround times and provide greater comfort for patients waiting on trolleys. The announcement follows Tuesday’s meeting of the Regional Health Forum West, where Councillor Gerry McMonagle said the current emergency department is “not fit for purpose”. So […]
Mass to be held for victims and families of fatal St Johnston collision
A Mass will be offered in St Baithin’s Church, St Johnston, for the victims of last night’s fatal collision, in which two teenagers lost their lives and another was left seriously injured. The Mass will be held at 7pm tonight for the teenagers, understood to be from Derry, as well as for their grieving and […]
‘News like this just stops a community in its tracks’
THERE is a deep sense of sadness across the county today following last night’s fatal collision in St Johnston, in which two teenagers lost their lives and another was left seriously injured. Gardaí and emergency services responded to the collision, between a lorry and a car, on the R236 at around 11.15 pm last night. Two male […]
Two killed in St Johnston collision
TWO teenagers have died and another has been seriously injured following a two-vehicle collision in St Johnston last night. Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the collision, involving a lorry and a car, around 11.15pm last night, Tuesday. A male passenger of the car, aged in his late teens, was pronounced deceased at the […]
St Johnston road remains closed following collision
Emergency services are at the scene of a road traffic collision at St Johnston, which occurred at around 11.15pm last night. The R236 road is currently closed with local diversions in place. “As this incident is ongoing, no further information is available at this time,” a garda spokesperson said.
Two men attempt burglary at Donegal Town home
GARDAÍ are appealing for information in connection with a burglary in Donegal Town at the weekend. The incident occurred at a house situated on the Ballybofey Road, Drumlonagher on Saturday, February 21 between approximately 5.50pm and 6.05pm. “A black car (possibly an Audi A3 or a VW Golf) pulled in at a house in that […]
E-scooters seized as part of ongoing safety campaign
GARDAÍ have seized three e-scooters in Letterkenny as part of their ongoing efforts to enforce e-scooter regulations. The move comes as part of a broader campaign to ensure that e-scooter users are adhering to important safety rules. Gardaí are reminding the public that e-scooter riders must be at least 16 years old and cannot exceed […]
Cllr seeks clarity on Lifford hospital timeline
A Donegal County Councillor has called for greater clarity around delivery timelines and workforce planning for the proposed new Community Hospital in Lifford. Cllr Gary Doherty was speaking following a meeting of the Regional Health Forum this afternoon. He welcomed confirmation that capital approval has been granted for a new 25-bed short-stay Community Hospital alongside […]
Gardaí issue advice after spate of weekend burglaries
LOCAL gardaí have issue guidance to the public following a spate of burglaries across the county in recent days. Gardaí are currently investigating a number of burglaries which took place over the weekend including in Donegal Town and Letterkenny. They are also investigating an attempted burglary at a home in Stranorlar on Saturday night. Advertisement They advised […]
Letterkenny’s John Hegarty remembered for a life filled with love
LETTERKENNY man John Hegarty has been remembered for living a life filled with love, joy and peace at his requiem Mass. Mr Hegarty of Lisnaneese, Letterkenny, passed away peacefully in his 90th year on Saturday, February 21, in the wonderful care of the staff at Donegal Hospice. Requiem Mass took place this morning, Tuesday, in the Church […]