A DONEGAL TD has highlighted issues with the Cross-Border Directive Scheme for Donegal constituents availing of dental treatments. Deputy Charles Ward said that many children in Donegal are forced to go across the border to access essential dental treatment. “This is not for cosmetic procedures, Minister, but for essential treatments, and many families are not […]
Car owners urged to step up security
GARDAÍ are calling on all car owners to step up security measures in the wake of two break-ins last weekend. A car had been parked in the car park at Dunree beach on Saturday, July 12 between 4.15pm and 7pm. When the owner returned she discovered that the front passenger window had been smashed. Advertisement […]
Green light for Milford nursing home extension
by Louise Doyle A NURSING home in Milford has been given the green light for a two-storey extension. Proposals were lodged with Donegal County Council in December 2024 by applicant Philip O’Donnell on behalf of Áras Uí Dhomhnaill for the extension to provide an additional 25 en-suite bedrooms with ancillary spaces. Advertisement The proposed plans further […]
Attacks on Letterkenny University Hospital nurses revealed
by Louise Doyle THE HSE has said ensuring the safety of employees is their top priority, as we can reveal there were 175 reported attacks on nurses at Letterkenny University Hospital in under three years. Figures released to this newspaper through a request under the Freedom of Information Act show that as of July 15 this year, there […]
Weather: Wet start to the day
RAINY conditions are expected this morning, with a chance of isolated thunderstorms. The rain will ease later this afternoon. Highest temperatures of 15 to 18 degrees in moderate winds. Advertisement Tonight, any lingering rain will clear early, leaving clear spells and isolated showers. Lowest temperatures of 12 to 14 degrees in light to northwest winds. […]
EXCLUSIVE: My 10-hour stint on the beat with gardaí in Letterkenny
By Louise Doyle THE increasing challenges our frontline services are under is undeniable, but on Saturday night I saw this firsthand when I was given the opportunity to accompany Letterkenny gardaí on the beat. Setting out at 6pm in an unmarked car with Garda Stephen Campbell and Garda Stephen Carroll, of the Roads Policing Unit, they tell […]
Remembering a bygone age of Donegal rail
By Paul McElwee ON Sunday, the Donegal Rail Museum will host a talk and presentation detailing the final months and eventual closure of the County Donegal Railway. The presentation will be given by local rail historian and supporting member of the museum Joe Begley. A recognised authority on the subject, Joe has worked alongside Steve Flanders […]
‘Serious staffing issues’ at Killybegs hospital being addressed
By Róise Collins THE HSE have confirmed that they are currently working to reopen 13 short-term beds at Killybegs Community Hospital which had been closed due to staffing issues. It comes after Councillor Jimmy Brogan contacted both the Minister for Health and the HSE regarding the “serious issues” surrounding staff shortages at the hospital and […]
Weather: Mostly cloudy morning with patchy rain
THIS morning will be mostly cloudy with patchy light rain or drizzle. It will gradually brighten up through the day with some sunny spells and scattered showers developing. Highest temperatures of 17 to 21 degrees in light to moderate winds. Advertisement Tonight will be largely cloudy with limited clear spells. Mostly dry but there is […]
Donegal magician predicts Sam Maguire will return to the hills
By Dionne Meehan EARLIER this year, a Donegal magician made a bold prediction that the Sam Maguire Cup would end up in Jim McGuinness’ hands. And after Sunday’s performance, it is a prediction that is shaping up to come true. Advertisement In March, Burtonport magician Dylan Murray bumped into the Donegal GAA manager at an […]