THE new 110 bed Letterkenny Community Healthcare Facility, currently under construction on Kilmacrennan Road, is on track for completion in 2026. The new facility will provide a significant boost in capacity for the care of older people across Letterkenny and the wider county of Donegal. The new 110 bed unit is a major enhancement of […]
Gardaí seek witnesses after elderly man knocked down in Letterkenny
GARDAÍ are continuing to appeal for witnesses after an elderly man was knocked down at Lower Main Street, Letterkenny last week. Gardaí and emergency services attended the collision at approximately 1pm last Thursday, January 15. A garda spokesperson said: “A pedestrian, aged in his 80s, was conveyed to Letterkenny University Hospital for medical treatment. Advertisement […]
Donegal weavers Molloy & Sons take part in International Creative Expo
DONEGAL-based weavers Molloy & Sons are taking part in this year’s International Creative Expo at the RDS in Dublin. The three-day showcase will bring together hundreds of Ireland’s leading designers, makers and creative brands, with almost 400 exhibitors and thousands of buyers attending under the theme ‘Making Irish Stories’. Upwards of €32 million is expected […]
Reunion class make presentation to St Eunan’s College
FOR the class of 1990 at St Eunan’s College in Letterkenny, their school reunion last September brought back some special memories. The event, organised by the students themselves, saw many of them meeting up for the first time in some 35 years. They were given a special tour of the college where they found themselves […]
Family ask for prayers for critically ill Daibhin
DONATIONS have been pouring in for a Donegal family whose son is critically ill in a Dublin hospital. Little Daibhin Curran is under the care of Crumlin’s Children’s Hospital for a serious heart condition. Daibhin’s aunt, Lisa Crawford, has reached out for the public’s support. Advertisement A gofundme page has been set up for the […]
Cheque presented to hospital in memory of Mary McGlinchey
A DONEGAL family has celebrated the memory of their late mother by making a donation to Letterkenny University Hospital as a gesture of thanks for the care she received. Mary McGlinchey from Ardara passed away on January 13, 2025. To mark her first anniversary, her daughter, Dr Eileen McGlinchey, presented a cheque for €1,000 to […]
Gardaí urge dog owners to keep pets under control ahead of lambing season
AS lambing season approaches, gardaí in Donegal have once again reminded dog owners to keep their pets under control at all times. In an appeal on social media, the public was urged to keep their dogs away from lambing ewes, as they are easily distressed. A garda spokesperson said: “By being a responsible dog owner, you […]
Donegal homeowners angry over delays to appeal process
FRUSTATED Donegal homeowners have written to the Housing Minister about delays in decisions by the Defective Concrete Appeals Panel. The panel was set up in 2024 to adjudicate on appeals in relation to the Enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme, which provides financial support to homeowners whose home has been damaged by the use of […]
HSA inspection campaign to focus on livestock safety ahead of calving season
THE Health and Safety Authority (HSA) began a two weeks farm safety inspection campaign this week, focusing on the safe management of livestock in the lead-up to the busy calving season. Inspectors will be visiting farms to highlight key risks and ensure farmers have appropriate controls in place when working with cattle and other livestock. […]
Concern over lack of access to Rapid Access Prostate Clinic for Donegal patients
A LOCAL councillor has raised serious concerns about the ongoing lack of effective access to the Rapid Access Prostate Clinic for patients from Donegal. Cllr Declan Meehan, who is a member of the Regional Health Forum, voiced his concerns yesterday following informal reports from GPs that the service in Galway has been “effectively suspended” due […]