A SENIOR clinician at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) told an internal meeting he had witnessed ‘subtle bullying” at the hospital. Consultant General Surgeon Mr Kenneth Oaikhinan, Associate Clinical Director of the Perioperative Directorate, made his comments at a meeting of the hospital executive board last July, the Medical Independent (Mindo), Ireland’s only investigative medical news website […]
Tribute: Andy McGovern – a man who lived a remarkable life, and was loved by so many
The death of Andy McGovern (81), Glencar Irish, Letterkenny took place last Thursday, July 4 peacefully in Donegal Hospice, surrounded by his loving family. Andy was born in Ballymagovern, Co. Cavan on June 4, 1943 the youngest of eight children born to Patrick and Margaret McGovern. He first came to Letterkenny in 1962 to work […]
Fascinating exhibition by former Donegal News photographer to open
by Louise Doyle FOR 44 years, former Donegal News photographer Declan Doherty has been behind the lens bringing to life stories of happiness, tragedy and the very ordinary. An exhibition of the award-winning press photographer’s work previewing tonight in Donegal County Museum will be nostalgic for many people, allowing them to walk down memory lane of yesteryear in Donegal. Advertisement ‘Life […]
Organisers of Sult Music Festival hoping music fans support event
By Sabrina Sweeney The Chairman of Sult Music Festival, Pearse Doherty, is hoping the music lovers of Gaoth Dobhair and throughout Donegal show their support for this year’s Sultfeile, otherwise it might be the last. The not-for-profit festival takes place in Magheragallon from tomorrow, Friday until Sunday with a range of acts across Friday and […]
Campaign is launched to save Fahan Nurse Service
A CAPACITY crowd packed the Fowler Hall in Fahan on Monday night to lend their support to having the local Public Health Nursing (PHN) service restored after it was removed without warning in the past fortnight. Newly elected councillors Joy Beard of 100% Redress, Fionan Bradley FF and re-elected Cllrs Paul Canning FF and Jack […]
Fundraiser launched to help small family business following theft
By Dionne Meehan FUNDRAISING efforts are underway to help a small Donegal business after the caravan they used as storage was stolen last month and set alight. Taking to social media last week to appeal to the public for information surrounding the theft, Selkie Sailing Adventures shared the sad news with their followers. Advertisement “Sad news […]
Bradley tipped to run for Fine Gael in upcoming General Election
INSPIRATIONAL Milford woman Nikki Bradley was yesterday appointed to Seanad Éireann by Taoiseach Simon Harris and is expected to now stand for Fine Gael in the forthcoming General Election in the hope of holding the seat being vacated by former Minister Joe McHugh. She was appointed to replace Fine Gael’s Regina Doherty who has been […]
Traffic delays following three-vehicle collision in Newtown
By Dionne Meehan GARDAÍ and emergency services are currently at the scene of a three-vehicle road traffic collision at Newtowncunningham. The road remains open but there are delays in the area. Advertisement No further information is available at this time.
Buncrana work accident victim is named
By Dionne Meehan A MAN who died as a result of a work accident in Buncrana yesterday has been named locally as Anthony Devlin. Mr Devlin, of Dun Na Rí, Slavery, Buncrana, was involved in a work accident on Tuesday evening and later passed away at the scene. Advertisement The father of two, who was […]
A man has died following a work accident in Buncrana
A MAN (30s) has died as a result of work accident in Buncrana. Gardaí were alerted to the incident yesterday evening, July 9. The man later passed away at the scene. Advertisement The local coroner has been notified and a post-mortem will take place in due course. The Health Safety Authority has been notified and […]