Renowned swimmer and former Army Ranger, Henry O’Donnell has died suddenly. Henry, aged 58 and father of six was a native of Carrickfinn and recently lived in Letterkenny. Last year, he made the headlines as he became the first person in history to finswim a country’s circumference. Mr O’Donnell raised over €50,000 for charities during […]
Over 1,200 Ukrainian students now enrolled in Donegal schools
OVER 1,000 Ukrainian pupils are currently enrolled in schools Donegal. The Department of Education has confirmed that as of January, 31, 1,221 Ukrainian pupils have been enrolled in schools across Donegal. Out of that figure, 787 of these pupils have been accommodated in primary schools while 434 pupils have enrolled in post-primary schools. That figure has increased by […]
€4.5m granted to improve Donegal’s walking and cycling infrastructure
OVER 30 projects in Donegal are set to benefit from €4.5m in active travel grants to improve walking and cycling infrastructure in 2023. This substantial investment will fund approximately 36 Active Travel projects in Donegal. This includes the development of segregated cycle lanes and widened footpaths, new walking and cycling bridges, and new pedestrian crossings in […]
Number of patients on trolleys at LUH doubled since yesterday
The number of patients on trolleys at Letterkenny University Hospital has doubled since yesterday. Today, there are currently 32 patients on trolleys at LUH, compared to 16 patients awaiting beds yesterday. Of the 32 patients, there are 24 in the emergency department and eight on wards elsewhere in the hospital. Advertisement 490 admitted patients are […]
More than 130 on waiting list in Donegal for Camhs appointment
ALMOST 140 children and young people in Donegal are currently waiting for an appointment with the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (Camhs). Figures provided to the Donegal News show 136 children and young people are currently waiting to be seen across the three Camhs teams in the county North Donegal has the highest number […]
“I would have stayed in that digger for ages after that just until I got the bodies out” – Creeslough lorry driver
A DIGGER driver who didn’t stop until he had uncovered the last body from the debris of the Creeslough tragedy has spoken publicly for the first time on new TG4 current affairs series. In the opening programme of a new current affairs series Iniúchadh TG4 which will be broadcast next Wednesday, February 8, Henry Gallagher, 47, […]
Pringle questions €9m funding announced for Killybegs
Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, has questioned whether the recently announced funding of €9m for Killybegs Fishery Harbour Centre is new. He has claimed the recent Government announcement of spending for Killybegs is not the first time this funding was announced. Last week, the funding was announced and widely welcomed. Advertisement However, Deputy Pringle […]
Disruption to water supply in outskirts of Kilmacrennan
As part of the National Leakage Reduction Programme, mains repair works may cause supply disruptions to Legnahoory, Kilmacrennan and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place from 11pm today, 31 January until 3am tomorrow morning, on 1 February. Uisce Eireann recommends that users allow 2 to 3 hours after the estimated restoration time for […]
Ian McGarvey’s replacement to be co-opted in February
Cllr Ian McGarvey’s nephew will be co-opted onto Donegal County Council as his replacement in February. It is understood Pauric McGarvey from Ramelton will be co-opted onto the council on February 13 at a special council meeting in Lifford. The date of co-option was agreed at the recent meeting of Donegal County Council on Monday. […]
Irish Government committed to seeing the A5 road upgrade work carried out
Social Democratic and Labour Party Leader Colum Eastwood MP has welcomed the Irish Government’s renewed commitment to the A5 road project. Mr Eastwood was speaking after receiving a letter from Taoiseach Leo Varadkar laying out his government’s support for the A5. It follows Mr Eastwood raising his concerns about delays to the vital work during […]