The HSE say the Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) is extremely busy this evening with high numbers of people attending the department who need to be admitted to hospital for ongoing treatment. Over the last three days 411 people attended the Emergency Department in LUH. Currently there are 99 people in the ED […]
Additional funds approved to help first time buyers
DONEGAL County Council has put a further €2 million aside to assist first time buyers under the Local Authority Home Loan. The Local Authority Home Loan (LAHL) is available for people who are unable to obtain sufficient funding from commercial banks to purchase or build a home. The loan can be used to purchase new […]
Lack of EV charging points could deter tourists – claim
DONEGAL could be missing out on tourism revenue due to a lack of charging points for electric vehicles, it has been claimed. Raising the issue at the monthly meeting of Donegal County Council, Cllr. Ali Farren called on the local authority to “do more in every way to increase the number of public charging stations” […]
First Corncrake of the year spotted in Donegal
THE first Corncrake of the year was spotted in Donegal this morning. The Corncrake LIFE Project took to social media earlier today to share the news, expressing their absolute delight at making the announcement. The Corncrake is one of Ireland’s most iconic bird species, but they have declined by more than 90 per cent in […]
Letterkenny Crematorium plans given the go-ahead
by Louise Doyle DONEGAL is to have its first crematorium after planning permission has been given the go-ahead for its construction in Letterkenny. Applicant and funeral business owner Michael Morning has been given permission to build the facility within a proposed new funeral home in Carnamuggagh. Advertisement In his application to Donegal County Council, Mr Morning […]
Biddy O’Barnes applauds emergency services for containing wildfires in Barnesmore Gap
A PUB situated on the roadside in scenic Barnesmore Gap has praised emergency services for their outstanding efforts in containing the recent wildfires. Yesterday evening, staff from Biddy O’Barnes said they were “alarmed” to see a gorse fire across the road from the well-known pub. The fire, which was first reported around 6pm, continued to […]
Chamber President says Trump’s tariffs turned global trade ‘upside down overnight’
by Evelyn Cullen THE newly appointed president of Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce has expressed his concerns about how tariff sanctions from the United States could impact businesses across Donegal. The eyes of the world were on President Donald Trump’s podium on Wednesday last during his personally titled ‘Liberation Day’, as he announced new tariffs on goods being imported into […]
Garda Robert McCallion honoured on the 16th anniversary of his passing
TODAY marks the 16th anniversary of the passing of Garda Robert McCallion. Garda McCallion, originally from Swinford, Co Mayo was serving in Letterkenny when he tragically lost his life in the line of duty. On the morning of March 26, 2009, Garda McCallion and two other colleagues responded to a call at Tara Court in Letterkenny. Advertisement While […]
Weather: Mist and fog will clear leaving a dry and sunny day
MIST and fog patches will clear this morning and it’ll be a dry and sunny day. Highest temperatures of 14 to 17 degrees. Tonight will be dry and clear with patches of mist and fog. Advertisement A touch of frost is possible with lowest temperatures of 0 to 6 degrees.
John McCarter – a deserving recipient of Donegal Person of the Year award 2024
By Eoin McGarvey LAST Saturday night John McCarter was described as a most deserving recipient as he accepted the Donegal Person of the Year award for 2024. He was joined by family, friends, colleagues and over 300 guests in the Bonnington Hotel, Dublin for the gala awards night. Advertisement Shortly after 8pm the assembled crowd […]