NINE patients are currently on trolleys at Letterkenny University Hospital. Four patients are in the emergency department while five are on wards elsewhere throughout the hospital. Nationally, 516 admitted patients are waiting for beds this morning, according to today’s INMO Trolley Watch. 397 patients are waiting in the emergency department, while 119 are in wards […]
PICTURE SPECIAL: Kelly’s Centra celebrate Lotto success
IT was celebration time at Kelly’s Centra & Kelly’s Diner, Mountain Top this afternoon after it was revealed as the store that sold the €1 million winning Lotto ticket. The National Lottery visited the store to celebrate the big win with staff members. The winner has not yet come forward. Advertisement Daily Million players in […]
Pringle calls on Government to address unacceptable orthodontics waiting lists
INDEPENDENT TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, has pressed Government on its plans to address unacceptable waiting lists for orthodontic services. Addressing the Tánaiste in the Dáil today, Deputy Pringle said, “Following on from our private members debate, where I raised the chronic state of medical waiting lists, I want to talk about the specifics of orthodontic […]
Minister ignoring sheep sector challenges – IFA
THE IFA Sheep Chairman has called on the Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue to step up for sheep farmers. Kevin Comiskey said the income crisis on sheep farms is there for everybody to see, with Teagasc figures clearly showing the extent of the problem for sheep farmers last year where incomes collapsed by over 80% […]
Donegal Wellness Café nominated for two Irish Healthcare Centre Awards
THE Donegal Wellness Café has been nominated in two categories for the Irish Healthcare Centre Awards 2023; Healthcare Initiative Mental Health Care & Healthcare Initiative Patient Education/Lifestyle Project. There are currently 15 cafes established in Donegal with the latest addition in the Atlantic Technological University Letterkenny Donegal where the students are verbalising the benefits of […]
Two Donegal Retailers recognised as outstanding Retailers at annual XL awards night
KIERAN Roarty’s XL in Dunlewey and Nicola McNulty’s XL Donegal Town are among an elite group of retailers from around the country who have been honoured for their outstanding commitment to their local communities. The annual XL Retailer Awards celebration were held in The Hodson Bay Hotel in Athlone recently. Hosted by BWG Foods, owners […]
Donegal named as one of Ireland’s most veggie-friendly counties
THE most vegetarian-friendly counties in Ireland have been revealed, with Donegal being ranked ninth best in the country. Data experts from HelloFresh Ireland ranked each county by how well they cater to vegetarians by how many vegetarian restaurants and takeaway options there, as well as how many vegetarian recipe searches there are. Ireland’s food scene […]
Appeal for information as Doochary welcome sign damaged
A LOCAL community group is appealing for anyone with information about damage to the Doochary welcome stoneto come forward. The sign, which was made of stone and engraved with ‘Failte An Ducharaidh’, has been completely destroyed and broken into pieces. The well known stone was located at the entrance of the village at a picnic […]
Donegal Gardaí remember late colleague on his anniversary
GARDAÍ in Donegal have paid tribute to their late colleague Sergeant Paul Reid on the 28th anniversary of his death. Sergeant Paul Reid was killed 28 years ago in Sarajevo. In a poignant post on Facebook, Garda Síochána Donegal said, “Today marks the 28th of the passing of Sergeant Paul Reid R.I.P. “On May 18, 1995, […]
Man arrested following house fire in Derry
A MAN has been arrested following a house fire in Derry last night. From enquiries so far, it’s understood a bin was set on fire at the back of the property on Chamberlain Street with the blaze spreading to the house. No one was in the house at the time, and no injuries have been […]