by Louise Doyle GARDAÍ in Donegal have warned motorists they will be ramping up checkpoints this Bank Holiday weekend. Ten people were killed on Donegal roads in 2023, up from eight the previous year. Advertisement Nationally, 184 people lost their lives, according to the Road Safety Authority (RSA) – the highest number of fatalities in […]
LUH among most overcrowded
LETTERKENNY University Hospital (LUH) was among the five most overcrowded hospitals in the country last month. Over the first month of the year there were 709 people awaiting beds in LUH, averaging out at around 23 per day. This compares to just 247 patients waiting on beds ten years ago in January 2014. Advertisement Nationally for […]
Rathmullan singer releases first song in Irish
Grá, released today, is about a journey from darkness into light.
Huge support for mother diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease
OVER €20,000 has been raised in the space of four days for a Newtowncunningham woman battling Motor Neurone Disease. Originally from Sligo, Olivia Robb’s diagnosis has led to significant and immediate challenges for her family, emotionally, practically and financially. Working as a member of staff in Penneys, Letterkenny for the past 30 years, Olivia’s vibrant personality […]
Letterkenny DJ Rebūke gets booked for Coachella
By Dionne Meehan LETTERKENNY DJ Rebūke (aka Reuben Keeney) is set to make his debut at one of the biggest music festivals in the world as he joins the Coachella line-up for 2024. Set to perform in front of 125,000 people in the Colorado Desert in California this April, the standout star said this opportunity […]
Crucial talks today may determine fate of Donegal counselling services
CRUNCH talks today may play a pivotal role in determining the future of youth counselling services at seven locations across Donegal, after more than two weeks of intense campaigning. Liam Cannon, who currently oversees the clinical governance and management of Donegal’s youth counselling services, describes the fact that HSE and Tusla officials are meeting today as […]
Muireann Bradley is set to play her first headline gig in Donegal this June
DONEGAL musician Muireann Bradley is set to play her first headline gig in Donegal this June. Taking to social media to announce the news earlier today, Muireann revealed that she is set to perform a special solo show in the Balor in Ballybofey on June 22. Announcing 16 live dates in venues across Ireland, the […]
Death occurs of retired Garda Supt. Jim Gallagher
The sudden death took place at his Letterkenny home on Tuesday of retired Garda Superintendent Jim Gallagher. Originally from Corr Point in Leitirmacaward, Mr Gallagher, who lived at Fallard/Calhame in Letterkenny, was the Superintendent at Letterkenny Garda Station for many years. His funeral arrangements have been confirmed this evening. He will repose at the Eternal […]
Doherty tells Taoiseach that people’s homes are crumbling around them
Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty told Government yesterday that their scheme regarding defective blocks isn’t working and asked when they will finally provide affected homeowners with 100% redress. Speaking to the Taoiseach, the Sinn Féin TD said: “Minister Darragh O’Brien told RTÉ that the Defective Concrete Block grant is taking hold across the affected region. Advertisement “This is […]
North west accounts for highest level of fly callouts
THE north west region, which includes Donegal, had the highest number of callouts by pest control company Rentokil to deal with flies last year. Launching its 2023 pest callout data, Rentokil revealed how rats, flies, and midges were the top three pests they dealt with over the last twelve months. Flies took the lead, making up […]