FOUR of Donegal’s Ulster Bank branches will cease to exist from today (Friday). It is a year since the financial giant announced it was commencing a phased withdrawal from the Irish market. Twelve branches closed on Friday with a second wave of shutdowns scheduled for lunchtime today. Among the 13 outlets closing nationally are Ballybofey, Buncrana, […]
Walk-in flu vaccinations in Letterkenny
Letterkenny Community Vaccination Centre is now offering walk in flu vaccination clinics for all children aged two to 17 years.
TD raises concerns over future of NowDoc
Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty has raised concerns for the future of the out-of-hours GP service NowDoc. This comes after news that a review into out-of-hours services in the region is currently being carried out. Possible changes to the operation of the out-of-hours service in the North-West could see Caredoc, who supply GPs for the NowDoc […]
Storm force winds expected
A wind warning will remain in place for Donegal today with storm force conditions expected in coastal areas. A status yellow warning has been issued by Met Éireann for the entire country until 2am on Friday morning. The forecaster said westerly winds will be very strong and gusty today, in the west at first, progressing […]
Appeal over missing dog in Letterkenny area
THE Donegal Animal Rehabilitation Centre (ARC) has issued an appeal after one of their recently adopted dogs got out of her new home this morning and is now missing. Roo, a female Lurcher with dark brindle with white on the chest, has been missing from the Ballymacool area of Letterkenny since approximately 8am this morning […]
Pelé’s brief appearance in local antiques store
A Letterkenny antiques dealer has revealed how she sold a signed photo of Pelé weeks before his death. Frances Spears netted the beautiful image of the famous Brazilian with fellow soccer legend George Best at an auction 18 months ago. But the Mourne Antiques owner only got her hands on the piece in November. And no sooner had […]
The Wild Atlantic Women celebrate Nollaig na mBan with very special concert
The Wild Atlantic Women, a collaboration of local musicians and artists, celebrated Nollaig na mBan with special concert in Ards Friary on Friday. The theme for the event was one of hope, peace and gratitude as together the women embraced the New Year. The artists who took part on the night included Brí Carr, Brí’s […]
Plans lodged to increase height of Raphoe 5G mast
A planning application has been lodged for the extension of a telecoms mast in Raphoe to enhance the area’s 5G coverage. Towercom Ltd has asked Donegal County Council for the go ahead to build a 24 metre structure with antennas, dishes and associated equipment at Mullafin, Mongorry Hill. An existing 18 metre mast will be removed […]
Donegal County Museum Needs your Help with ‘From Conflict To Division- Donegal
Donegal County Museum is looking for objects and materials connected to the final years of the Decade of Centenaries, for its exhibition ‘From Conflict To Division- Donegal 1919-1925’. This major exhibition focuses on the years 1919-1925 in Donegal. Exhibition topics range from the War of Independence and the Civil War to Partition and the work […]
New clergy appointments for the Diocese of Raphoe
BISHOP Alan McGuckian has announced a number of clergy appointments in the Raphoe Diocese. Very Rev James Gillespie, PP, Falcarragh is moving to Donegal Town (Tawnawilly) to replace Very Rev Niall Coll. Rev John Boyce, CC, Arranmore Island will be replacing Very Rev James Gillespie as Parish Priest of Falcarragh. Advertisement While Rev John Attoh, […]