PEOPLE attending Letterkenny University Hospital are being warned that it remains extremely busy today with long wait times at the emergency department. The department saw a record number of attendances yesterday (Monday) with 203 people through the door. A spokesperson for hospital group Saolta said, “The hospital is advising that patients who attend the emergency […]
Events to mark century since Drumboe Martyrs’ execution
THE commemoration of the Drumboe Martyrs a century after their executions has continued in Donegal this weekend. Tuesday marks 100 years since Sean Larkin, Timothy O’Sullivan, Daniel Enright and Charles Daly were shot dead after being found guilty by court martial of being jointly in possession of rifles, revolvers and quantities of ammunition including bombs. Donegal has […]
Sheep mauled to death in Bunbeg
GARDAÍ are reminding dog owners of their responsibilities following an attack on sheep in Bunbeg in which two ewes died. Speaking this afternoon, the force said dogs should not be allowed to roam. “Gardaí in Bunbeg received a report of an attack on sheep that occurred in the Derrybeg area over the past few days” […]
Life of Francie Mooney to be celebrated at Éigse Uladh
A festival held annually in west Donegal is to be dedicated this year to the life of the late Francie Mooney. Born in Gaoth Dobhair in 1922 Francie – Proinsias Ó Maonaigh – had an immeasurable impact on Irish traditional culture through his music. Now the renowned fiddle player’s life and work are to be the subject of Éigse Uladh, […]
Samaritans and An Garda Síochána issue pleas following sudden deaths
THE Samaritans have issued public pleas for anyone contemplating harming themselves to get in touch. The offers of help come following a number of sudden tragedies across the north west in recent days. James, who asked that only his first name be used for anonymity reasons, is a listening volunteer and outreach officer with the Derry branch of […]
From Killybegs to selling luxury Central Park apartments
A Donegal man has been named the exclusive broker for a multi-million dollar collection of apartments overlooking New York’s Central Park. Shane Boyle left Killybegs for America in 2012 and started out working in bars and clubs. Prior to taking his chances overseas he was employed part-time as a shelf stacker in his local SuperValu while drawing the dole the rest […]
Football Special looking forward to getting home
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 […]
Funerals details of men who died in separate incidents
THE funerals of two well known Letterkenny men who died in unrelated incidents yesterday will take place this weekend. Tributes have flowed following the deaths of Kieran McGrath, PRO and committee member of Letterkenny Rovers FC. Likewise sympathies have been offered to the family of Liam Haughey, a stalwart of Bonagee Utd FC. Advertisement Both […]
Missing teen found safe and well
A teenager who had been missing from Rathmullan has been found safe and well. Aaron Donnelly (17) had been missing since February 13. A Garda spokesperson said, “We would like to thank the public and media for their assistance in this matter.”
Triple header of great gigs at The Balor
THE Balor Theatre has a triple header of top gigs over the next week, kicking off on Thursday evening with The Ghostlight Sessions. Barely has the Ballybofey venue settled following Paul Heaton’s storming performance than it is ready to rock again. As well as The Ghostlight Sessions, The Balor has Horslips tribute band Swords of […]