Return of afternoon cancer flight “significant day for Donegal” – campaigner 


A CAMPAIGNER for the reinstatement of the afternoon flight service from Donegal to Dublin, relied on by patients, has described its return “a significant day for Donegal”. Mary Coyle is from Donegal Cancer Flights and Services, which helps organise flights for cancer patients. Concerns emerged in January about possible plans to change the scheduled public service […]

New changing and toilet facilities to open at Letterkenny Retail Park


A NEW ‘Changing Places’ and ‘Accessible toilets block’ at Letterkenny retail park will officially open on Friday, April 17, with Minister for Disability Emer Higgins set to attend. The long-awaited facility, aimed at improving access for people with disabilities as well as the wider public, has been welcomed locally. Fine Gael councillor Jimmy Kavanagh praised […]

People urged to consider all care options this bank holiday weekend 


Health services in Donegal wish to remind the public of all their care options ahead of the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. With services traditionally experiencing increased demand during holiday periods, the HSE is advising patients to plan ahead and consider all available care pathways before attending Emergency Departments. Dermot Monaghan, HSE Healthcare Manager, Donegal said, “We […]

Tackling dereliction in Twin Towns is ‘top priority’ for council


DONEGAL County Council has commenced work to tackle vacancy and dereliction in Ballybofey and Stranorlar Town Centre. Findings from the most recent GeoDirectory Commercial Vacancy Report (Q4 2025) have identified BallybofeyStranorlar as having the second highest level of national commercial vacancy recorded. In response, the Council’s Regeneration and Development Team has initiated a focused programme of […]

Lambs and laughter in Killymasny
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Saoirse Ní Ghallachóir on why a day on the farm during spring can be so special As the cold and harsh winter defrosts into spring, life and chaos on the farm expand each day, and fields that once lay quiet under frost now burst with energy, as every kind of ewe brings new life into […]

Parkinson’s Awareness walk to take place in Bernard McGlinchey’s Town Park


PEOPLE in Donegal are being urged to back a Parkinson’s campaign, highlighting the importance of taking your medication on time when living with Parkinson’s Disease. Parkinson’s Ireland has launched its ‘Meds on Time, Every Time’ campaign ahead of Parkinson’s Awareness Month in April, alongside its nationwide fundraiser, ‘A Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s’. The initiative […]

Car tyres slashed in Killygordon


TWO car tyres were slashed in Killygordon. Gardaí are investigating the incident of criminal damage in the area of Railway Avenue, Killygordon, on Thursday, March 26, between 10.30pm and 10.50pm. A garda spokesperson said: “We appeal to anyone who may have observed any type of suspicious activity in that area to get in touch with Gardaí in Ballyshannon […]

Traffic disruption warning at Easter Commemoration on Sunday


MOTORISTS are being warned of traffic disruption in the Twin Towns when the annual Easter Commemoration event takes place this weekend. Traffic backlogs can be expected in Ballybofey and Stranorlar on Sunday, April 5 between 1.30pm and 6pm. Diversions will be in place. There will be local access only to Ballybofey Stranorlar Main Street between these […]