By Dionne Meehan THE Health Service Executive has confirmed the appointment of a locum consultant neurologist for Letterkenny University Hospital. It comes as new figures revealed that almost 800 people are on the waiting list for an appointment, almost 300 of whom have been waiting for their appointment for over 12 months. Advertisement In October last […]
Letterkenny councillor has major concerns over Active Travel proposals
By Chris Ashmore RADICAL plans to transform the appearance of some of Letterkenny’s busiest roads with a network of paths and cycleways could backfire, it has been claimed. Donegal County Council could spend in the region of €6 million plus on a variety of Active Travel schemes in the town. Advertisement These are designed to […]
Letterkenny man to spend final night in shed for Hospice fundraiser
By Róise Collins TONIGHT Gary Ramsey from Letterkenny will spend his seventh and final night living in a shed in the town’s Market Square, all in aid of the Donegal Hospice. By tomorrow afternoon, Gary will have spent a total of 168 hours inside a 10×8-foot shed outside Greene’s Shoes. Advertisement “The people of Letterkenny […]
Girlfriend of Charles Dooher renews appeal for information
By Dionne Meehan THE girlfriend of a Lifford man who was left fighting for his life after a brutal attack in his home just over a month ago has renewed an appeal for information. Charles Dooher (26) sustained catastrophic injuries following the attack by five heavily armed and masked men on January 20. Advertisement Mr […]
Weather: Cold morning with some frost and icy patches
This morning will be cold with some frost and icy patches. Today will be mainly dry with plenty of sunshine and just a few passing light showers. Highest temperatures of 7 to 9 degrees with light west to northwest winds. Advertisement Tonight will be mainly dry with long clear spells and isolated light showers. Frost […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, February 27
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Charlie McDevitt, Kilcar Anne Kinsella, Killybegs Advertisement Jimmy Friel, Churchill Robert John Roulston, Newtowncunningham Patrick Morgan, Creeslough Noel Gallagher, Edeninfagh Joseph (Joe) Craig, Donegal Town Phil Bán Boyle, Letterkenny Alan Jordan, Inver Gloria Breslin, Derry and Letterkenny Charlie McDevitt, Kilcar The death has occurred of Charlie McDevitt, […]
Views wanted on plans to improve road safety in Donegal
A public information event will be held tomorrow about plans to improve road safety in Donegal Town. The Safe Routes to School Programme was developed in partnership with the National Transport Authority and Green-Schools in 2020 as a response to the need to support schools to increase pupils walking and cycling to school. Donegal County […]
Sliabh Liag murder trial: ‘Smouldering resentment’ exploded into violence – barrister
By Eoin Reynolds A “smouldering resentment” exploded into violence in which a murder accused struck a 66-year-old six or seven times on the head with a rock before putting him over Ireland’s tallest cliffs, a barrister has told a jury at the Central Criminal Court. Eoin Lawlor SC, delivered his closing speech on behalf of […]
Weather: Largely bright and breezy day with scattered showers
RAIN will clear this morning leaving a largely bright and breezy day with scattered showers. Highest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees in fresh to strong and gusty west to northwest winds. Tonight, showers will ease with clear spells developing. Advertisement Tonight will be cold with lowest temperatures of -2 to 2 degrees, allowing frost […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday, February 26
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Robert John Roulston, Newtowncunningham Patrick Morgan, Creeslough Advertisement Noel Gallagher, Edeninfagh Joseph (Joe) Craig, Donegal Town Phil Bán Boyle, Letterkenny Rosaleen (Rose) McGonigle, Clonmany Alan Jordan, Inver Gloria Breslin, Derry and Letterkenny Robert John Roulston, Newtowncunningham The death has occurred of Robert John Roulston, Moneymore Little, Newtowncunningham. […]