by Louise Doyle THE HSE has said it is continuing to “prioritise referrals” within Letterkenny Community Physiotherapy Department “based on clinical need”. In a statement to the Donegal News, a HSE spokesperson said that while Letterkenny Community Physiotherapy Department continues to “operate below capacity”, efforts are being made to give recruitment precedence in a bid to address a challenging […]
School traffic chaos in Letterkenny
THERE were lengthy delays and heavy traffic in and around Letterkenny’s town schools this week, and the traffic chaos at morning and evening time is likely to continue until the end of the year. Traffic along Convent Road, College Road and Sentry Hill areas was at its worst as children were dropped off in the […]
Gardaí urge victims of religious school abuse to come forward
GARDAÍ are encouraging anyone who wishes to report a crime relating to historical sexual abuse in schools run by religious orders to come forward. This comes after a comprehensive Scoping Inquiry report, which sent shockwaves throughout Ireland earlier this week, documented over 2,400 allegations of abuse involving 884 alleged abusers across more than 300 schools. […]
Diocese of Raphoe responds to Scoping Inquiry Report on Historical Abuse in religious schools
By Tara McCormack This afternoon, the Diocese of Raphoe issued a statement acknowledging the publication of the Scoping Inquiry into historical sexual abuse at schools run by religious orders. The inquiry, which has unveiled a disturbing legacy of abuse, involved over 2,400 allegations against 884 alleged abusers across more than 300 schools in Ireland. Advertisement […]
Panda workers avert disaster after finding man sleeping in bin before emptying
In a startling early morning discovery, refuse workers in Letterkenny narrowly prevented a potential tragedy when they found a man sleeping inside a large industrial bin. The incident occurred around 5:30 am, marking the first known case of such an occurrence in the town, although it is said to be more common in larger cities. […]
Religious schools in Donegal named in Historic Sexual Abuse Report
Donegal schools have been named in a comprehensive Scoping Inquiry report investigating historic sexual abuse within religious-run educational institutions. The report, which has sent shockwaves throughout Ireland, documents over 2,400 allegations of abuse involving 884 alleged abusers across more than 300 schools. Among the institutions identified, two Donegal schools have been singled out by survivors. […]
Sadness following the passing of Susan Kierce Marsh
THE death has occurred of Susan Kierce Marsh, Banner House, Gortree, Newtowncunningham. Susan passed away peacefully in the presence of her husband Adrian, her sons Caoimhín, Seán and Daithí on Monday, September 2. Susan was predeceased by her father Oliver, brother Jason and her father-in-law and mother-in-law Tommy and Noreen. Advertisement Tributes have been pouring […]
LUH staff make special donation to Donegal Donkey Sanctuary
By Dionne Meehan THE staff of the Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital donated €600 to Donegal Donkey Sanctuary this week. Sadly, their staff member Johnny Keating tragically passed away in recent times and his friends and colleagues held a collection in his memory on what would have been his 40th birthday. Advertisement Mr Keating […]
Weather: Mix of cloud and sunny spells for Donegal
TODAY will bring a mix of cloud and sunny spells with passing showers. Showers will be heavy or prolonged with the slight chance of lightning. Temperatures will be cool for early September with highs of 13 to 15 degrees. Advertisement Tonight, showers will become isolated with dry and clear weather. Lowest temperatures of 7 to […]
Woman who died in St. Johnston traffic collision to be laid to rest today
THE funeral of Patricia McBrearty, who died in a road traffic collision in St. Johnston on Friday, will take place this morning. Ms McBrearty, who was in her 80s, was struck by a lorry on Church Street shortly after lunchtime on Friday, August 30. She was pronounced deceased at the scene a short time later. Advertisement Her […]