LETTERKENNY University Hospital is advising members of the public who attend the hospital’s Emergency Department ED) can expect very long waiting times today. In a statement, the hospital say ED is extremely busy with high numbers of people attending the department who need to be admitted to hospital for ongoing treatment. Last week LUH had […]
Donegal County Library Service offers Blinkist Premium Free to all library members
Donegal County Library Service is excited to announce its newest digital offering, Blinkist Premium, now available free to all registered cardholders. Through a partnership with Library Ideas, LLC, Donegal joins libraries worldwide in providing access to Blinkist’s award-winning platform for lifelong learning. Designed for the modern reader, Blinkist offers key insights from nonfiction book, audio, […]
Special classes approved for three Donegal schools
THREE new special classes have been approved for Donegal schools by Minister for Special Education, Michael Moynihan. The local schools set to be provided with a new special class are St Columba’s Comprehensive School, Glenties, St Patrick’s National School, Raphoe and Raphoe Central National School. Welcoming the announcement, Donegal Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue said: […]
Calls for more grit to be made available after cold snap
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A NUMBER of Donegal County Councillors are set to raise motions at tomorrow’s meeting of the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District, calling for increased provisions of grit for roads and housing estates following last week’s cold snap. The motions come in the wake of the county’s first snowfall of the year. With temperatures plummeting below freezing, roads and […]
Donegal man charged with murder is remanded in custody
A Donegal man, charged with the murder of Ardara businessman Stephen McCahill, has been remanded in custody. Michael Maloney (32) of Loughros Point, Ardara appeared before Letterkenny District Court this morning via video link from Castlerea Prison. He is charged with murdering Stephen McCahill at Beagh, Ardara, on Monday, January 5. Advertisement The charge is […]
Donegal house prices up 15.3 per cent in twelve months
THE price of the average second-hand three-bed semi in Donegal rose to €207,500 in 2025, up 15.3 per cent from €180,000 at the end of 2024, according to a national survey by Real Estate Alliance. Across the county, the average time taken to sell rose this quarter to five weeks, the Q4 REA Average House […]
LUH faces significant strain following surge in patient numbers
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LETTERKENNY University Hospital (LUH) has reported significant strain on its Emergency Department in recent days following an overwhelming surge of patient presentations. On Thursday, January 8, there were 162 patient presentations, with 44 arriving by ambulance. A high portion of these patients presented after 6pm, leading to a backlog in ambulance offloading. Advertisement At one point, […]
Weather: Wet day ahead with limited sunny spells
TODAY showery rain will move north-eastwards across the province, with limited sunny spells. Highest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees with moderate to fresh south-westerly winds, decreasing light to moderate this evening. It will become cloudy and wet tonight as rain moves in, turning heavy at times. Advertisement Patches of mist and fog will form […]
Status yellow wind warning in effect for Donegal
A Status Yellow wind warning has come into effect for Donegal from 2pm this afternoon. Met Éireann is warning of very windy conditions, with strong and gusty south to south-west winds and gales or strong gales near coastal areas. Potential impacts include wave overtopping, displaced loose objects, fallen trees and branches and difficult travelling conditions. […]
Letterkenny parish member receives papal blessing at special Vatican audience
John Richard, a dedicated member of St Eunan’s Cathedral Parish Pastoral Council and Eucharist minister, experienced what he describes as “one of the best moments in life” when he attended a Special Audience with Pope Leo at the Vatican on Saturday, January 10. The special gathering brought together thousands of volunteers from across the globe […]