LUH Emergency Department ‘extremely busy’ warns HSE


The Emergency Department (ED) at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) is extremely busy with high numbers of people attending the department who need to be admitted to hospital for ongoing treatment. In the last week 1,143 people attended the ED at LUH and 345 were admitted to an inpatient bed. As of this morning there are […]

Near-tragedy prompts Arranmore RNLI training drill
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Arranmore RNLI carried out a life-saving training exercise yesterday, simulating the rescue of distressed swimmers at Boatstrand, Carrickfinn. The exercise was prompted by a recent incident in which a man swimming at the popular west Donegal beach was pulled out to sea by unexpected currents. The swimmer, described as “very experienced,” managed to reach nearby […]

Letterkenny bus shelter to expand to meet growing demand


By Chris Ashmore PLANS are in the pipeline for a bigger and improved bus shelter near the “Mr Chippy Car Park” in Letterkenny. With the continued growth and success of the Local Link services – plus private operators in the area as well – there are times now when the current bus shelter is too […]

Government must cut excise on home heating oil


DONEGAL TD and Sinn Féin spokesperson on Finance, Pearse Doherty, has said the government must listen to the public and reduce excise on home heating oil. Addressing the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance, Simon Harris, Deputy Doherty said: “Your government is still not listening. Right across this state, over 750,000 households rely on home heating […]

Letterkenny residents urged to take the SAFER Survey on alcohol harm


LETTERKENNY residents are being urged to share their views in a survey addressing the harm of alcohol locally. In response to the global alcohol consumption epidemic, the World Health Organisation (WHO) launched the SAFER communities initiative in 2018. In 2024, Letterkenny became one of ten communities in Ireland supported by Alcohol Forum Ireland, Regional and Local […]

Planning permission refused for short-term rental in Letterkenny


PLANNING permission sought for the change of use of a residential unit in Letterkenny to a short-term rental has been refused. Applicant Liam Gearóid Ó Riain lodged proposals with Donegal County Council in February, seeking the change of use of a residential unit at 1 The Spires, Cornagill, from a permanent occupancy to a short-term rental. […]

Letterkenny designated under government initiative to tackle vacancy
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LETTERKENNY has been designated as one of the five new towns added to the Living City Initiative (LCI). Local TD Pat the Cope Gallagher has welcomed the Government’s decision, describing it as an important step toward revitalising the town centre and bringing vacant buildings back into productive use. The Tánaiste and Minister for Finance, Simon […]

Funeral celebrates the life, music and legacy of Moya Brennan


A beautiful celebration of music marked the final farewell to Moya Brennan, as large crowds gathered to honour a life that helped shape the sound of Irish music across the world. Teach Pobail Phádraig Naofa, Mín Ui Bhaoill, a small church in the rolling hills of her native Gaoth Dobhair, was packed with mourners, including […]

The funeral of Moya Brennan is taking place


The funeral of Moya Brennan is taking place. The 73-year-old passed away on Monday surrounded by her loved ones. Thousands of mourners are attending the funeral of the mother-of-two at St Patrick’s Church, Meenaweal, including fellow musicians Bono and Brian Kennedy. Advertisement Moya, the First Woman of Celtic Music, is known worldwide as the lead […]