PATIENT notes were misfiled twice in a third party file in the maternity department of Letterkenny University Hospital. The incidents were two of 33 data breaches recorded by the HSE in Donegal in 2025. The Information was released to the Donegal News under the Freedom of Information Act. Advertisement Of the data breaches, ten related to LUH, while 12 […]
MET Éireann issues snow and ice warning for Donegal
A status yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been issued for Donegal. The warning issued by MET Éireann comes into effect from 9pm tonight until 9am tomorrow, Friday, morning. The forecaster has warned that showers may fall as sleet or snow with some accumulations possible, mainly on high ground. This could lead to […]
In pictures: Come from Away delights at An Grianán
THERE’S been a wonderful reaction among audiences attending the first few performances of the Tony winning musical ‘Come from Away’ which has been brought to the stage in An Grianán Theatre by Letterkenny Musical Society. And perhaps we shouldn’t be surprised that the production has gone down a treat. After all, there is plenty of […]
Calls for Irish language support ahead of social housing rollout
CATHAOIRLEACH of Coiste na Gaeilge, Councillor Micheál Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig, has raised concerns over the lack of support available to potential occupants of new social housing developments, with up to 85 per cent required to speak Irish proficiently. This condition is part of the County’s Development Plan, which imposes a language requirement on any […]
Man became abusive to Letterkenny University Hospital staff following treatment
A MAN became abusive to staff at Letterkenny University Hospital following treatment. Sergeant Jim Collins told Letterkenny District Court this week how gardaí were called to Letterkenny University Hospital on March 2 of this year after receiving a report of a man causing a disturbance. Mohammed Moushraqui, (30), 4 Fairleigh House, High Road, Letterkenny, was was drunk […]
Three Mayor receptions planned for Letterkenny
by Chris Ashmore WELL known local businessman Ben Sweeney, and consultant surgeon Dr Michael Sugrue are both set to be honoured at a Mayor’s reception in Letterkenny in the coming months. This week, councillors backed a proposal from the Mayor of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council, Cllr Ciaran Brogan, to host the receptions. Advertisement Ben Sweeney is one of […]
‘Sickened’ with illegal parking in disabled bays – Cllr
A LETTERKENNY councillor who is fed up with able-bodied motorists parking in disabled parking spaces says that he is going to slap stickers on their car windows. The claim was made by Cllr Tómas Seán Devine during a discussion at the March meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council about disabled parking spaces and making sure […]
‘It was a privilege being their mammy’
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Louise James opens up about losing five family members in the Buncrana Pier tragedy, as fundraisers to take place to mark the 10th anniversary WHEN Louise James speaks about her children, Mark and Evan, her face breaks into a huge smile that travels all the way to her eyes. “It was a privilege being their mammy,” she told the […]
€500,000 EuroMillions Plus Win in Donegal
There are celebrations in Ballybofey today after a EuroMillions player matched all five numbers in last night’s draw to secure the €500,000 EuroMillions Plus top prize. The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased on Tuesday, March 10 at Harkin’s Gala, Donegal Road, Ballybofey, making the player the biggest winner in the country from last night’s […]
Fundraiser launched for family of Letterkenny doctor killed in crash
A LETTERKENNY based doctor has died and her husband remains in a critical condition following a crash in Sligo in the early hours of Monday morning. Dr Mahbuba Akhter was travelling with her husband Dr Mohammad Hossain Farooq and their two children when they were involved in a single-car collision on the N15 toward Donegal. […]