FOOTBALL Special is hoping to move back to its “spiritual home” of Ramelton after having to temporarily relocate to Letterkenny. It is the first time in 75 years that McDaids, who own the soft drinks company, have not traded from the heritage town. The firm was forced to move due to the compulsory purchase by Irish Water […]
Cold snap to hit Donegal tonight
DONEGAL is set to face another cold snap with temperatures expected to drop to as low as minus three degrees tonight. A spokesperson from Met Éireann has told the Donegal News that the weather is set to turn very cold over the next few days. “You will see a cold front move down over the […]
Letterkenny’s Hugh Devlin wins British & Irish Draughts Championships
Letterkenny’s International Grandmaster Hugh Devlin won the British & Irish ‘freestyle’ Draughts Championships at the weekend. Devlin won the event in Naas ahead of defending Champion Shane Mc Cosker (Sion Mills) in a very competitive international field of players’ from Ireland, Scotland, and England. Sean Mc Cauley (Moville) won the Kildare Open Tournament title at the […]
Rise in number of patients on trolleys at LUH
There are currently 29 patients on trolleys at Letterkenny University Hospital, a rise of seven when compared to yesterday. 18 patients are awaiting beds in the emergency department while 11 are on wards elsewhere in the hospital. 541 admitted patients are waiting for beds this morning, according to today’s INMO Trolley Watch. 431 patients are […]
BOYCE, James
BOYCE – The peaceful death has taken place of James Boyce, 56 Massinass, Creeslough. Pre-deceased by his parents John and Mary Boyce. Sadly missed by his brothers Brian, John, Joe, Tony and Willie; sister Mary; nieces, nephews, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, extended family and friends. Reposing at his home from 12 noon Sunday, 12th February. Rosary nightly […]
10 patients on trolleys at LUH
There are currently 10 patients awaiting beds at Letterkenny University Hospital. Seven patients are on trolleys in the Emergency Department with a further three patients on wards elsewhere. Nationally, 407 admitted patients are waiting for beds this morning, according to today’s INMO Trolley Watch. 332 patients are waiting in the emergency department, while 75 are […]
Major investment for Killybegs Fishery Harbour Centre
A major investment of almost €9m for Killybegs Fishery Harbour Centre has been announced today. This follows €9.2m investment in Killybegs in 2022 and €25m investment in local authority piers and harbours in Donegal in 2022. In addition to the Fisheries and Seafood Production industries, the Fishery Harbour Centres are accommodating an ever-increasing amount of […]