Meet Ollie the therapy dog who is bring much joy to young hospital patients of the Saolta University Health Care Group. Ollie is an eight- year-old Malshi, he is the first four legged team member in the Paediatric Unit at University Hospital Galway (UHG). Every Thursday after a thorough brushing and grooming Ollie puts on […]
Two hospitalised after car left road and entered a field
A DRIVER and passenger were taken to hospital following when a vehicle left the road and entered a field. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the collision involving one vehicle that occurred on the R257 at Stramartin, Derrybeg, on Thursday, June 12 at approximately 11.18am. The vehicle involved was travelling from Lunniagh towards Derrybeg when it left the road […]
Weather: Cloudy morning with patchy rain and drizzle
THIS morning will be cloudy with patchy rain and drizzle clearing away. The cloud will break up later with plenty of sunshine and dry weather following. Highest temperatures of 16 to 19 degrees. Advertisement This evening there will be plenty of clear spells, dry weather and late sunshine. A touch more cloud will move in […]
Ice-rink plans for Letterkenny welcomed by local councillors
PROPOSALS to set up a temporary ice-skating rink in Letterkenny later this year have been given a warm reception by local councillors. Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council has been approached in relation to the proposed setting up of an ice-rink. It is understood that the site in question will be on council lands adjacent to the […]
End of an era as PJ and Majella Sweeney celebrate retirement
Many friends, family members and former colleagues came along to celebrate the retirement of PJ and Majella Sweeney who owned the Archview Lodge Nursing Home in Letterkenny for many years. The retirement celebrations took place in the Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny, on Saturday night. The evening began with a drinks reception followed by dinner and […]
‘Everyone is ready to make Pearse proud’
Skyzdalimit drama group returning to the stage after sad death of Letterkenny founder
Orange parade set to cast over the Atlantic
By Callum McGuigan THE ROLLING hills of County Donegal and the Atlantic coastline provide the backdrop to what many believe to be the most scenic setting for any Twelfth parade. The annual Rossnowlagh procession will be held on July 5, one week before the Twelfth demonstrations in the North. Advertisement It is expected that upwards […]
Donegal Donkey Sanctuary lodges planning permission to expand premises
By Dionne Meehan DONEGAL Donkey Sanctuary has lodged plans with Donegal County Council to expand its premises. Founded in 2010 by Sandra and Danny Curran, the sanctuary is family run and located in the tranquil countryside of Castledooey, Raphoe. Advertisement It began as a result of the Curran family rescuing a donkey that had been found […]
Figures for illegal parking in disabled spots ‘alarming’
By Chris Ashmore SHOCK new figures have revealed that Donegal County Council issued almost 1,000 Fixed Charge Notices (FCNs) to motorists who had parked illegally in disabled parking bays over the most recent two year period. In 2023, the local authority issued 415 FCNs for the offence of parking in a disabled parking bay without […]
Number of people on Live Register continues to decrease
By Róise Collins THE number of people on the Live Register has fallen in all social welfare offices across Donegal. County-wide, there has been a 10 per cent decrease in claimants compared to the same period last year. Advertisement At the end of May, 7,454 people were registered, down 145 from April’s total. This represents […]