Ill fisherman airlifted to Letterkenny hospital


A FISHERMAN that had fallen ill while at sea was airlifted to Letterkenny University Hospital this afternoon. The fisherman, who was 20 nautical miles off Malin Head, was successfully winced onboard the Rescue Helicopter 118 and taken to Letterkenny hospital. “Lough Swilly RNLI were paged today at 13.07 by Malin Head Coast Guard Radio to […]

From Falcarragh to Milwaukee


IT has been a whirlwind few years for Falcarragh photographer James O’Donnell who is holding his very first exhibition in Milwaukee in the US this weekend. James is the owner of Iggy, the border collie who has been the subject of some of the most stunning images of Donegal, and rose to fame on social […]

Tonight’s Na Mooneys concert in Downings cancelled


Donegal County Council has announced that due to inclement weather conditions and prevailing winds tonight’s Na Mooneys concert at Downings GAA pitch has been cancelled. The local authority said the decision has been taken in the interest of health and safety. Na Mooneys were to be accompanied on stage by Caitlín Nic Gabhann, Nia Ní […]

Once in a lifetime shot during lucky moment in Donegal


PHOTOGRAPHER Gareth Wray could not believe his luck when he managed to capture a perfect shot of an Aer Lingus plane descending into Donegal Airport last week with Errigal Mountain in the backdrop. The Strabane man was not out plane spotting at the time and it was just by chance the aircraft flew into his […]

Tributes paid to late Ramelton publican


BREEGE Mackey grew the Bridge Bar in Ramelton into a haunt for some of the biggest musical stars Ireland has ever produced. Tributes were paid yesterday following the popular licensee’s death on Tuesday night. Born in Co Mayo, Breege moved to Donegal where she took up a post working as a telephonist in Letterkenny Post Office. Advertisement […]

Hospital to appoint Clinical Director of Gynaecology


LETTERKENNY University Hospital is appointing a Clinical Director of Gynaecology in an effort to improve services in the department. The move comes ten months after the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) published a damning report which found that despite additional staffing and funding resources being provided to the service further action was needed to […]

Funding boost for community projects


DONEGAL community projects are set to receive a €500,000 boost following a funding announcement this morning. Donegal received the highest amount of CLÁR funding nationwide with sports clubs, schools and community groups set to benefit. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Donegal T.D., Charlie McConalogue said grants of up to €50,000 will be […]