TWO very popular senior staff members at Letterkenny University Hospital got a lovely send-off on Friday as hospital colleagues gathered to wish both farewell on their retirements. Paul Hume and Anne Faracli are both finishing up at LUH after long and successful careers. There was a lovely event on Friday morning as they were congratulated […]
Inclusion of Donegal clubs in new FAI League ‘landmark moment’
CONFIRMATION that three Donegal clubs will be part of the new FAI National League has been described by Donegal Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, as a significant boost for the game locally. On Friday, the FAI announced that Letterkenny Rovers, Bonagee United and Cockhill Celtic were among the 15 clubs that will form the new […]
Little Angels school pays tribute to pupil Conor Temple
THE Little Angels school in Letterkenny has paid tribute to pupil Conor Temple, whose death, the school said, has stopped everyone in their tracks. Conor (13), of Cavan Lower, Killygordon, passed away yesterday evening after he was involved in a tragic accident. Gardaí and a number of other emergency services attended the scene of the […]
GALLERY: Donegal GAA players pay Christmas visit to LUH Children’s Ward
PATIENTS in the Children’s Ward at Letterkenny University Hospital got a lovely surprise today when they were paid a special Christmas visit by a group of Donegal GAA footballers. Donegal players Ryan McHugh, Shaun Patton, Ciaran Moore and Michael Langan popped in to to hello to the children, much to the delight of everyone involved. […]
Young boy who died in drowning tragedy is named
A KILLYGORDON teenager who lost his life in a drowning tragedy in Stranorlar will be laid to rest on Sunday. Conor Temple (13), of Cavan Lower, Killygordon, passed away yesterday after he was involved in a tragic accident. Gardaí and a number of other emergency services attended the scene of the tragedy shortly before 5.40pm […]
Teenage boy dies in Stranorlar drowning tragedy
A TEENAGE boy has died in a drowning tragedy in Stranorlar. Gardaí and a number of other emergency services attended the scene of the tragedy shortly before 5.40pm yesterday evening, after receiving reports of a person entering the River Finn at Drumboe Woods. A male juvenile was taken from the water and brought to Letterkenny […]
Over 60 children to spend Christmas in emergency accommodation in the north west
MORE than 60 children across Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo are currently homeless and face Christmas in emergency accommodation. The figures were revealed by Focus Ireland as the charity renewed its Christmas Appeal following the publication of the most recent Department of Housing Homelessness Report. The report also shows that 177 adults are currently living in emergency […]
Weather: Mix of heavy and thundery scattered showers
TODAY will bring a mix of scattered showers, some of which will be heavy or even thundery early on. Highest temperatures of 7 to 9 degrees. Moderate to fresh and gusty winds will gradually ease through the day. Advertisement Tonight will be mostly dry and clear. Freshening winds will feed up some well scattered showers […]
Protests at Tesco Letterkenny in solidarity with suspended worker
A GROUP of local activists held a demonstration outside Tesco in Letterkenny on Sunday afternoon after one of its stores suspended an employee for refusing to handle Israeli goods. Since the worker’s suspension last month, there have been a number of protests organised nationwide and an online petition which has gained thousands of signatures, calling for the retailer […]
Letterkenny businessman Michael Dunne is laid to rest
LETTERKENNY businessman Michael Dunne was remembered for living a full and fruitful life at his requiem Mass this morning. Mr Dunne, of Illistrin, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in Letterkenny University Hospital on Tuesday, December 16. His requiem Mass took place this morning in St Columba’s Church, Kilmacrennan. Advertisement Mr Dunne is […]