Protest demanding improved cancer services to be held outside LUH tomorrow


By Dionne Meehan A DEMONSTRATION advocating for enhanced cancer services will take place outside Letterkenny University Hospital tomorrow, Saturday, April 26. Organised by Clonmany woman, Roseena Toner, this protest will see crowds gather for a third time outside LUH to highlight the need for upgraded cancer services in the county. Advertisement Speaking to the Donegal […]

Gardaí insist road safety message not being driven home


By Louise Doyle GARDAÍ in Donegal have said they do not believe the message of road safety is being driven home, following 16 arrests during the Easter Bank Holiday weekend policing operation. The An Garda Síochána enforcement operation over the Bank Holiday weekend commenced at 7am on Thursday, April 17 and it concluded at 7am on Tuesday, […]

20 Air Ambulance Missions carried out in Donegal last year


DONEGAL Senator Nikki Bradley has emphasised the crucial role of the Emergency Aeromedical Service (EAS), which carried out 20 missions in the county last year. The Air Ambulance responds to a wide variety of critical incidents across Ireland. Missions frequently involve significant trauma resulting from falls, road traffic collisions as well as medical emergencies. Advertisement The […]

Stunning Marblehill beachside property goes on the market


A STUNNING beachside home in Marblehill has gone on the market. ‘Umerafree’ has a premium location, gorgeous decor and stunning features. Auctioneers Raineys have set a price of €1,250,000 on the five bedroom and four bathroom property. Advertisement The property agent says ‘Umerafree’ is nestled in one of Donegal’s most exclusive coastal enclaves, offering a […]

Glenveagh cook fondly remembered at Funeral Mass


CHURCHILL woman Nellie Gallagher has been remembered as a renowned cook and adoring granny at her Funeral Mass which took place at St. Colmcille’s Church, Glendowan on Tuesday morning. Just weeks ago the 95 year old featured in the Donegal News when a new restaurant, named in her honour opened at the Glenveagh Visitor Centre. […]

Shock and sadness following passing of Jimmy Logue


THERE has been widespread shock and sadness following the unexpected passing of Jimmy Logue, a beloved character from Downings. Mr Logue passed away suddenly on Easter Sunday, April 20. Last March, Mr Logue featured in a Donegal News article in which he described’s the Local Link bus service a “life-saver” after he was involved in […]

TCS Letterkenny team achieves Top 5 finish in Irish Life Workplace Fitness Challenge


TCS Global Delivery Centre Letterkenny proudly announces its impressive achievement in the recent Irish Life Workplace Fitness Challenge, securing an impressive top 5 finish among participating companies across Ireland. The team’s dedication and commitment led to an amazing collective stride of over 26 million steps over the three-week challenge. TCS’ participation exemplifies its unwavering commitment […]

Letterkenny University Hospital ward in outbreak


by Louise Doyle A NOROVIRUS outbreak is affecting one of three wards in Letterkenny University Hospital currently in outbreak, while large numbers attending the emergency department and bed capacity strain has prompted some elective procedures to be postponed. Yesterday afternoon there were 66 patients in the Emergency Department with 18 patients waiting to be admitted. Advertisement […]

Search carried out on mobile home of priest charged with child sex offence


GARDAÍ have removed a number of items from a mobile home in Donegal belonging to Fr Eddie Gallagher who has been charged with attempted sexual communication with a child. The Donegal-based priest, aged 58, is the curate for the Camus, Clonleigh and Leckpatrick parishes, which include St Patrick’s Church in Murlog, Lifford. He was also a former […]