By Jonathan Magee A UKRAINIAN family who fled war and rebuilt their lives in Donegal have opened a new business in Ramelton. Karina Iakymchuk, her husband, Andrii and their three young sons, Stepan, Yehor and Ostap, arrived in Ireland three years ago after Russia invaded Ukraine. Advertisement The family had been living in the Kharkiv […]
Protest tomorrow to “remind the NSPCA we’re still here”
By Eilisha Devlin CAMPAIGNERS for Save the Donegal Animal Centre will gather tomorrow at the gates of the Donegal NSPCA Animal Rehabilitation Centre at 3pm. The Ballyare-based centre closed its doors in September after the withdrawal of The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA). Advertisement The closure of the rehabilitation centre, which cared […]
Planning granted for redevelopment of Creeslough explosion site
PLANNING permission has been granted for a new filling station close to the site of the Creeslough tragedy, where 10 people died in an explosion in October 2022. Donegal County Council yesterday approved the plans, lodged by the owners of the original site. The planning permission includes demolition of an existing dwelling and construction of a […]
Work-to-rule leaves HSE unable to track ambulance handover delays at LUH
AN ongoing work-to-rule dispute has left the Health Service Executive (HSE) unable to track ambulance handover delays at Letterkenny University Hospital. More than 1,000 ambulances arrive at the hospital each month on average, with many experiencing significant delays before patients can be handed over, the Regional Health Forum West has heard. At Tuesday’s meeting, Sinn […]
Over 650 bed days lost to delayed discharges at LUH
OVER 650 bed days were lost to delayed discharges at Letterkenny University Hospital in the past six months, the Regional Health Forum heard at its meeting on Tuesday. The figures were revealed in response to a question by Councillor Gary Doherty. The HSE also reported that, this week, 38 patients who were medically fit for […]
Féile Scoildrámaiochta Uladh in Amharclann an Ghrianáin
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Cuireadh 26 dráma ó achan chearn de Chúige Uladh i láthair ag Féile Scoildrámaiochta Uladh in Amharclann an Ghrianáin aréir. Bhronn an moltóir Mícheál Ó Meallaigh ainmniuchán ar 12 acu chuig an Fhéile Náisiúnta ar an Mhuileann gCearr i mi Aibreáin. Ba Scoil Adhamhnáin, An Luinnigh leis an dráma le Manus Ó Duibhir ‘Tír na nÓg […]
Rising fuel and fertiliser costs threaten farming year
By Jonathan Magee A SUDDEN rise of up to 60 per cent in agricultural green diesel, from approximately 90 to 150 cent per litre over the last three weeks, has placed farmers and contractors in a position of uncertainty. According to one leading agricultural contractor, farmers are struggling to cope with the sudden rise in […]
‘Supervisory structure disruption’ at Letterkenny University Hospital – claim
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SIGNIFICANT disruption is being experienced within the supervisory structure at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH), it has been claimed. According to correspondence sent to this newspaper, the issues span several sub-departments within the Facilities Directorate, “resulting in major operational repercussions”. “This has caused major delays for inpatients receiving scans, attending hospital appointments, and being moved between wards, distribution of […]
Progress on breast care services at LUH welcomed
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THERE has been major developments in breast care services at Letterkenny University Hospital, Tuesday’s Regional Health Forum meeting heard. This includes the successful recruitment of two Consultant Breast Surgeons, along with the appointment of a Consultant Breast Radiologist. Cllr Declan Meehan who tabled the question described the developments as “a significant step forward in strengthening […]
Community gathers in Anagaire to discuss Ireland’s neutrality
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A passionate crowd filled Scioból an Phobail in Anagaire last night, drawn by a shared concern for one of Ireland’s most defining principles: neutrality. From students to pensioners, a large number of locals turned out to hear former MEPs and TDs Clare Daly and Mick Wallace speak on the threats facing Ireland’s neutrality, what can […]