A YOUNG boy in need of a revolutionary drug is finally receiving the vital treatment after a yearlong campaign. The family of nine-year-old Laghey boy Aaron Langan, who has rare genetic Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), said it has given them “hope for the first time”. Aaron’s loving family began campaigning last June when miracle drug […]
Concern as 14 ambulances queue for hours outside LUH
THE ambulance service has been challenged to explain why 14 paramedic crews were pooled outside the county’s largest hospital at the same time. Footage obtained by the Donegal News shows that over a dozen ambulances were off the road at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) on Monday evening. Critics claimed that ambulances’ purpose is to save lives […]
Donegal to anchor as global cruise ship destination
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TOURISM chiefs have a golden opportunity to steer Donegal into an elite lane that anchors the county as a global cruise ship destination, it is claimed. The lucrative international market is already fully established with harbour town Killybegs building on its traditional fishing village origins to become a trailblazer for Donegal. Other coastal towns like […]
Warning to beware tinderbox conditions
DRY lands around make Donegal a tinderbox for wildfires with an orange warning in place. The Orange Fire Danger Notice from the Department of Agriculture, is in effect until 12pm on Friday. Donegal Fire Service and the Irish Farmers’ Association have both issued reminders to the public to beware of dangers. Advertisement Their warnings follow […]
Heritage Week preparations get underway in Donegal
THE County Donegal Heritage Office is inviting community groups, heritage organisations, environmental groups, cultural organisations and individuals across the county who are organising events for National Heritage Week to attend a free lunchtime event. It will be held at 1pm on Friday, July 31 in the Donegal County Museum. National Heritage Week takes place from […]
Noel Johnny Sheáin Ó Gallchóir honoured at Municipal Reception
NOEL Ó Gallchóir (Noel Johnny Sheáin) from Gaoth Dobhair was given special recognition at a Municipal Reception held in Ionad Seirbhísí Poiblí an Chlocháin Léith recently. It was organised by Na Gleannta Municipal District along with Coiste na Gaeilge and Rannóg na Gaeilge. The motion was proposed by Cathaoirleach Choiste na Gaeilge, an Clr Micheál Choilm […]
Uisce Éireann extends Water Conservation Order to include Donegal
UISCE Éireann has confirmed that a Water Conservation Order will be extended to all counties including Donegal from 12.01am this Friday, July 24 until Wednesday, August 26. The nationwide extension is being introduced to help protect public water supplies now and in the months ahead for homes, businesses, farms, hospitals, vulnerable customers and essential services. […]
Autism organisations facing fines for parking in disabled bays
ORGANISATIONS working with people with autism have received tickets for parking in disabled bays, it has been claimed. That is according to Cllr Fionán Bradley, who has called on Donegal County Council to introduce autism-friendly and age-friendly parking spaces across the county. The Inishowen councillor shared that the idea behind his motion came from a […]
Car found on its roof in Churchill collision
A CAR ended up on its roof after colliding with a ditch in Churchill. The single vehicle road traffic collision occurred at the Lennon Bridge on the Churchill to Gartan Road at Tully on Tuesday, July 14 at approximately 2.25am. The collision involved a white Audi which appears to have collided with a ditch and was on its roof. Nobody was […]
Gardaí investigating burglary at house in Trentagh
GARDAÍ are appealing for the assistance of the public in connection with a burglary that occurred in the area of Sockar, Trentagh. The incident occurred on Thursday, July 16 at approximately 11.20am. A resident of a house in that area was downstairs when she heard an unlocked door into the house being opened and she […]