by Louise Doyle A DONEGAL paramedic who was sexually assaulted and had her jaw broken in separate incidents at work, has called for harsher sentences to be handed down to perpetrators of violent crimes against emergency workers. The frontline worker told the Donegal News she has suffered with panic attacks since her ordeal and had to undergo counselling. Advertisement […]
NoWDOC to move to new premises in town next week
by Louise Doyle NOWDOC in Letterkenny will relocate to new premises next week, the HSE has confirmed. The GP treatment centre will move from its current location in Oldtown to Errigal Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Hub, Kilmacrennan Road, Letterkenny, (F92 NP23), from 6pm on Tuesday, November 26. Advertisement The NoWDOC GP Out of Hours Service provides an […]
Donegal County Council named Local Authority of the Year 2024
DONEGAL County Council was named Local Authority of the Year at the Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards which took place yesterday evening, Thursday, November 21. The 21st annual awards ceremony was held in association with the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage, sponsored by Orsted, showcasing and celebrating the best of Local […]
Man arrested in connection with Creeslough explosion released without charge
A MAN (60s), who was arrested in connection with the Creeslough explosion, has been released without charge. The man was arrested yesterday morning for alleged offences contrary to the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997. A garda spokesperson said: “A file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.” Advertisement Meanwhile, the investigation into […]
Weather: Cold and frosty morning with some icy stretches
THIS morning will be cold and frosty with some icy stretches. There will be scattered showers, mainly of rain or sleet but isolated snow showers are possible. The showers will die out from most areas through the afternoon and sunshine will become hazy. Advertisement Highest temperatures of 3 to 7 degrees. Tonight, storm Bert will […]
Man arrested in connection with Creeslough explosion
Gardaí have arrested a man in connection with the Creeslough explosion. The man, aged in his 60s, was arrested this morning for alleged offences contrary to the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997. He is currently detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda station in […]
Planning approved for Islamic Cultural Centre in Letterkenny
by Louise Doyle Planning permission has been granted for the construction of an Islamic Cultural Centre in Letterkenny – despite residents voicing concerns over traffic congestion, safety and the close proximity of a holy well. Applicant Letterkenny Islamic Association Clg lodged plans with Donegal County Council in November 2023, seeking planning permission for the centre […]
Unions to protest at LUH today
Members of Fórsa trade union working for the HSE will take part in a lunchtime protest today from 1pm at Letterkenny University Hospital. The lunchtime protest, organised by Fórsa, the INMO and Siptu, continues a series of protests by health workers, organised in response to the HSE’s suppression of thousands of health posts. Fórsa has […]
Fine Gael unlikely to retain seat – TG4 poll
Fine Gael are unlikely to retain the seat won by Joe McHugh in 2020, according to the poll.
Ulster Rugby Girls U14 Cup renamed in memory of Creeslough victim Leona Harper
THE Ulster Rugby Girls U14 Cup has been renamed in memory of Leona Harper. Leona (14), who played for Letterkenny Rugby Club, sadly lost her life following a tragic explosion in Creeslough in 2022. She was one of ten people who passed away following the tragic incident.