LOCALS in the Gaoth Dobhair area have been left frustrated after bags of litter were dumped in a residential area. Over the weekend, bin bags of litter appeared at the roadside beside an overflowing bin in the centre of Gaoth Dobhair. The rubbish bags then became ripped apart by seagulls and the contents was strewn across […]
Three organisations in Donegal receive €20,000 funding
The Ireland Funds, the global philanthropic network, has awarded €20,000 to three not-for-profit projects serving Donegal through its Heart of the Community Fund. Each year, the funding provides critical funding to a wide range of community organisations and charities on the island of Ireland. The Ireland Funds recognises the challenges organisations face in securing funding to […]
Woman’s 26 hours in hospital’s emergency department
A WOMAN has told of how she found her medical file on top of a bin and endured a 26-hour ordeal at Letterkenny University Hospital’s emergency department. The Letterkenny woman was referred by her doctor to the emergency department for a brain scan on Monday and arrived at the facility at 4pm to “absolute chaos”. […]
Talented Toni making an impact on others through her music
A TALENTED St Johnston woman who suffers with crippling anxiety is hoping her music and courage will help other people who may be struggling with their mental health. Toni Ross (26) a talented singer and guitarist, currently works as a receptionist in the St Johnston Carrigans Family Resource Centre. With some encouragement from her cousin Shannon, she […]
Pursuing her dream career close to home
A DONEGAL homebird is taking full advantage of Donegal ATU as she continues to pursue her dream career without having to flee too far from the nest. Lisa Gallagher from Glenfin began her third level journey further afield but after year one she realised that she would like to be closer to home. Lisa took time to […]
Chamber and Gardaí meet to discuss policing concerns
LAST week’s meeting between Gardaí and the Chief Executive of Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce has ensured a garda presence on the streets and shopping areas of Letterkenny, subject to resources being available. Speaking to the Donegal News this week Chamber CEO Toni Forrester described the meeting with Gardaí as positive but she said the issue […]
Captain Ciana aims to lift the Cup
CIANA Brogan will lead Bonagee United out onto the field today in Galway but she admits that the captaincy was far from her thoughts at the start of the season. Bonagee lost a key leader in Kaneshia McKinney to injury and then the second-in-line Caitlin Hume wasn’t able to devote as much time to the […]
FARMING FOCUS: Increased demand for Dexter cattle due to ACRES scheme
By Dionne Meehan WITH the demand for Dexter cattle increasing in the past year, this week we found out just how beneficial it is to raise a Dexter herd. As farmers are being pushed towards more eco-friendly practices, the demand for the native breed rapidly grew last year as farmers worked to fulfil the criteria […]
Mortgage interest costs rise by 46 percent in 12 months
SINN Féin spokesperson on Finance Pearse Doherty has called for the introduction of temporary and targeted mortgage interest relief to support struggling households. The Donegal TD was speaking after the Central Statistics Office found that mortgage interest costs had risen by 46 percent in the past 12 months. Speaking today, Teachta Doherty said: “Yesterday the […]
Programme for adults with long term health conditions to be held in Bundoran
The Living Well Programme is a key evidence-based resource of the Self-management Support Programme across Community Healthcare Cavan Donegal Leitrim Monaghan Sligo (CH CDLMS). Living Well supports adults, 18 years and over, living with long term health conditions such as Diabetes, COPD, Asthma, heart conditions, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Arthritis and chronic pain to develop self-management […]