HSE prepares for significant increases in influenza and respiratory illness


by Michael Lockhart HEALTH services in Donegal are preparing for further significant increases in influenza and respiratory illness in the coming days and weeks. The impact of flu circulating in the community has a direct impact on the capacity of health services, both in hospitals and in primary and community care settings. Advertisement HSE Health […]


TCS staff spread some festive cheer with Secret Santa appeal


Tata Consultancy Services employees are pictured at TCS Campus in Letterkenny as they volunteered as Secret Santa for this year’s Donegal Lifestart Services Christmas Toy Appeal.   A total of 57 staff from TCS Letterkenny’s Global Delivery Centre took part in the appeal, donating enough toys to support more than 50 children this festive season.  The […]


Hundreds attend protest in Dungloe


By Róise Collins CLOSE to 400 people gathered in Dungloe yesterday afternoon to protest against a business man, who they claim is ‘destroying their town’. The peaceful protest organised by local man Gary Sweeney saw hundreds of locals march from Dungloe Main Street to The River House Hostel and back toward Sweeneys Hotel. Advertisement The […]


Weather: Cloudy day with scattered outbreaks of rain 


TODAY will be mostly cloudy with scattered outbreaks of rain and drizzle. This afternoon will be milder with highest temperatures of 8 to 11 degrees, rising to between 9 and 12 degrees this evening. Moderate westerly winds will be fresh and gusty at times near the west coast. Advertisement Tonight will be mostly cloudy and […]


Barbara’s Christmas wreaths still a popular festive tradition


By Róise Collins LOCAL woman Barbara Smith is much more than just a friendly face at the roadside, she is also a very special part of people’s Christmas traditions. Every year in the run up to the festive season Barbara sells homemade Christmas wreaths from her fruit and veg stall close to the Killross junction on […]


Bear Run 74 brings holiday magic to children in Paediatric Ward


A MEMORABLE celebration took place at Letterkenny University Hospital last Sunday when the team from the Bear Run 74 paid a visit. The group brought with them not only a truckload of toys but also an array of beloved characters to entertain the children. Santa Claus made an appearance along with Stitch, The Grinch, and […]


Concerns over lack of mechanisms for students who leave jurisdiction


By Róise Collins CONCERNS have been raised regarding a lack of mechanisms to follow up on the movement of students who are seeking refuge in Donegal if they leave the jurisdiction. The query were raised by Sinn Féin councillor Albert Doherty during a recent meeting of the ETB, following discussions on the closure of accommodation […]


Sadness at passing of Grace Kelly, Bomany, Letterkenny


News of the passing of Grace Kelly, Bomany, Letterkenny, has been met with much sadness in the town. Ms Kelly (née Gallagher), died peacefully at her home today, surrounded by her loving family.  A very well known lady and much loved neighbour and friend, Ms Kelly will be remembered for her warmth and kindness. Advertisement […]


NoWDOC opening times over Christmas


The NoWDOC service, which provides an urgent GP family Doctor service to patients of GP members in Co. Donegal and South Leitrim, has issued its Christmas/New Year opening hours. The service is designed to provide urgent GP care to patients and is not a substitute for the Emergency Ambulance Service, who are the appropriate service […]


Gardaí to ramp up checkpoints this festive season


by Louise Doyle TEN arrests were made in Donegal Division in the past week for driving under the influence. Six motorists were arrested for drug driving, while four arrests were made for drink driving. The figures, released by gardaí, come as gardaí warn of a continued road traffic enforcement operation this festive season. Advertisement The operation, which […]