THE current vacant Donegal consultant Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) post is to be filled early in the new year. A meeting of the Regional Health Forum, West in Galway on Tuesday heard how Donegal Mental Health Services (DMHS) are currently working on filling the post. Chairperson of the forum, Councillor Gerry McMonagle sought an update on the […]
Eleven patients unable to be discharged from LUH
ELEVEN patients were unable to be discharged from Letterkenny University Hospital due to significant home help pressures. The figure, as of November 14, 2025, was revealed this week as home help waiting lists came under the spotlight. At Tuesday’s meeting of the Regional Health Forum, West, Councillor Ciaran Brogan sought information on the number of people […]
Resident appeals Letterkenny housing plans
A LETTERKENNY housing development given the green light by Donegal County Council last month has been appealed by a resident amid defective concrete, traffic and safety concerns. Applicant PRND was granted planning permission for the construction of 12 dwelling houses with access to existing public services at Amalfi Court, Lisnennan. All other associated site development works […]
Tusla responds to ‘merry-go-round’ claims over records
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THE Child and family Agency Tusla has said it has greatly welcomed the enactment of the Birth Information and Tracing Act (BIT). The BIT 2022 provides a legal basis for the release of information to those who know or believe they were adopted, boarded out (fostered pre 1991), spent time in an institution and/ or believe […]
Gambling harm to come under the spotlight at Donegal ATU
GAMBLING harm and prevention, financial safety and wellbeing will come under the spotlight at a special roadshow in Letterkenny this evening. The Health and Wellbeing Roadshow event will take place at Donegal ATU, with registration beginning at 6pm in the main building of the campus. Speaking ahead of the event, Leas Cathaoirleach Councillor Donal ‘Mandy’ Kelly […]
Letterkenny taxi driver sounds alarm over safety
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A LETTERKENNY taxi driver has spoken of how he has been left with a scar above his left eye and had his vehicle attacked with a billhook in separate incidents while working the night shift. The man told the Donegal News that many local taxi vehicles are now fitted with inward and outward facing cameras […]
Almost 560 prisoners on temporary release
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ALMOST 560 violent criminals are on temporary release from prison, figures obtained by Freedom of Information show. Of the 558 prisoners, the majority are male (426), while 132 are women, according to the figures from the Irish Prison Service. The figures are as June 23, 2025. Attempted murderers, burglars, violent criminals and fraudsters are being […]
Survivor of cross-border institutional care demands justice and accountability
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A SURVIVOR of cross-border institutional care has told of how he has accused systems in both jurisdictions of leaving him in limbo, with more questions than answers. Cathal Morrison has taken the step to speak out publicly to demand justice for his infant years, the scars of which he says he carries with him to this day. […]
Judge criticises the number of cases being adjourned
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A JUDGE criticised the adjournment of a number of cases at Letterkenny District Court this week. Judge Emile Daly made her comments as she addressed solicitors on Monday. Her comments came as a number of solicitors sought adjournments well into the new year for some of their cases. “A lot of these matters are being […]
Plans lodged to transform derelict buildings into bar
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PLANS have been lodged to transform a number of derelict buildings in Letterkenny into a bar and restaurant. Applicant Voyage Inns Investment Ireland Limited submitted proposals to Donegal County Council in recent days. The proposed development at Lower Main Street comprises the change of use of existing derelict dwellings at numbers 51, 58 and 62 to form […]