By Dionne Meehan GARDAÍ and emergency services are currently at the scene of a road traffic collision near Milford, the second incident in the area in under 24 hours. The collision involving two vehicles occurred on the R245 at Loughnakey at approximately 10.50am this morning. Advertisement Gardaí have not yet issued an update on the […]
New booklet on Errigal’s flora and fauna launched
A new educational booklet celebrating the rich biodiversity of Errigal has been officially launched on Saturday, offering local schoolchildren an engaging guide to the flora and fauna of this iconic Donegal landscape. Developed through a unique partnership between Glenveagh National Park’s Education Centre and Cairde na hEaragaile, the booklet aims to spark curiosity and environmental […]
Woman in her 70s killed in road crash in Milford
A woman in her 70s has died following a crash in Milford on Friday evening. The incident, involving a car and a van, happened at around 7.30pm. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene and the male driver of the van, aged in his 50s, was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of […]
Parishioners enjoy Lourdes trip
IN the early hours of Monday morning, Fr Stephen Gorman led 34 young people from eight different secondary schools across Donegal on a pilgrimage to the shrine at Lourdes where Our Lady appeared to little Bernadette Soubirous. They were accompanied by ten youth leaders. In total 211 people travelled from the Raphoe Diocese which included […]
Calls to expand LUH to Galway bus service
By Róise Collins CALLS have been made to increase the frequency of a patient transport bus travelling from Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) to Galway for medical appointments. During Tuesday’s meeting of the Regional Health Forum West, Cllr Declan Meehan questioned why the vital service only operates three days a week. Advertisement Currently, the bus runs […]
More buses – but slower times on Dublin route
By Chris Ashmore BUS Éireann has introduced a new timetable with a record number of services on its busy Letterkenny to Dublin route – but passengers now face a published journey time that is typically almost 25 minutes longer than before. The Donegal News can also reveal that the Route 32X Express service – which […]
Gardaí ‘Go Purple’ to support domestic violence services
Today is #GoPurpleDay! Go Purple Day aims to support survivors, raise awareness and create a culture of zero tolerance for all forms of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. Gardaí across the Division will be wearing a purple ribbon on their uniform today in support of local domestic violence services and in support of victims of […]
Celebrations as new B&Q store opens in Letterkenny
B&Q has today opened its brand-new store in Letterkenny, in the third of three store openings across Ireland since 2008. The opening of the new store follows B&Qs acquisition of three previous Homebase stores earlier this year. The new B&Q Letterkenny store employs 34 colleagues including 19 colleagues who transferred from Homebase. Advertisement The new […]
LUH pushes alternative plan as calls grow for surgical hub in Donegal
By Róise Collins A LETTERKENNY councillor has called on the HSE and Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) to prioritise a business case for the development of a surgical hub in Donegal. However, LUH General Manager Sean Murphy has expressed support for an alternative larger ambulatory (non-inpatient) care unit. Advertisement At Tuesday’s meeting of the Regional Health […]
Weather: Cloudy start to the day with patchy mist and drizzle
This morning will be cloudy with some patchy mist and drizzle. There will be some clear and perhaps sunny breaks later this afternoon, however, later more cloud and patchy drizzle will drift in. Highest temperatures of 16 to 18 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be cloudy with outbreaks of light rain and drizzle. There will be […]