DONEGAL Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, has said he is looking forward to work beginning on the new surgical hub and the provision of new ambulatory day oncology facilities at Letterkenny University Hospital as soon as possible. Speaking at a press conference at Letterkenny University Hospital earlier today at which Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll […]
New project aims to save young lives on Donegal roads
A new road safety project for young people has been launched in Donegal. The Crossroads Programme was officially launched in Letterkenny last week. The programme is aimed at educating young drivers and future drivers about road safety. It will cater for over 265 participants over a two-year period, providing them with hands-on experience working on […]
Traffic management plans in place as work gets underway on St. Johnston wastewater upgrade
UISCE Éireann will begin work to deliver an upgrade worth €3.4m for the community of St Johnston in the coming days. The current wastewater infrastructure in the village is inadequate to cater for the East Donegal community going forward but Uisce Éireann will carry out a significant upgrade over the next 18 months. The utility […]
Donegal parishes impacted by clerical changes
BISHOP Donal McKeown has announced clerical changes for the Diocese of Derry. The changes, which will impact Donegal parishes, below will be effective from Saturday, August 30. Rev John McDevitt, PP Steelstown and Adm Culmore to be PP Clonmany and PP Culdaff Rev Sean O’Donnell, CC Three Patrons, to be PP Melmount and PP Sion […]
100% Redress TD reflects on his first six months in Dáil Éireann
AS the summer recess begins, Donegal TD Charles Ward has expressed heartfelt thanks to the people who placed their trust in him during what he describes as “the most intense and transformative time” of his life. Representing the 100% Redress Party, Deputy Ward has spent the past six months navigating national politics while keeping the […]
Man jailed for four years for ‘terrifying’ attack on partner
A 35 year old man has been sentenced to four years imprisonment following what a Judge described as a “terrifying” attack on his partner. Christopher Rice left the injured party finding it difficult to breath during the assault which took place in the home they shared. The accused, with an address at Forest Park, Killygordon, […]
Minister for Health announces surgical hub for Letterkenny
MINISTER for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, has confirmed that a second Surgical Hub will be located in the North West at Letterkenny University Hospital. The plans include the development of a new two-theatre surgical hub beside Letterkenny University Hospital building, along with the addition of 30 ambulatory day oncology chairs. A surgical hub is also […]
Man (70s) dies in hospital after being rescued from the water in Bundoran
A MAN (70s) has passed away in hospital after getting into difficulty swimming in Bundoran over the weekend. Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to a man in the water in Bundoran on Saturday, July 26 at approximately 5.20pm. A garda spokesperson said: “RNLI removed the man, aged in his 70s, from water and he […]
Live council meetings costing €25k plus a year
by Chris Ashmore DONEGAL County Council is spending €25,500 a year – and that does not include its own staff costs – on the provision of online live streaming of its full plenary meetings. In a written reply to Cllr Fionan Bradley, a senior council official confirmed that during the 12 month period up to […]
Lawsuits filed by families impacted by Creeslough tragedy
FAMILIES and relatives of those killed and injured in the Creeslough tragedy have initiated personal injury cases, RTÉ has reported. Solicitor Damien Tansey has submitted civil cases on behalf of 25 people impacted by the tragedy in October 2022, including families of those killed in the explosion. There are also further lawsuits which include claims […]