By Dionne Meehan A WOMAN was airlifted to Letterkenny University Hospital yesterday after she sustained an injury on Errigal Mountain. At 12.36pm, Donegal Mountain Rescue was tasked by the National Ambulance Service to assist a female who had fallen and sustained a lower leg injury on the mountain. Advertisement A Donegal Mountain Rescue spokesperson said: […]
Works on Errigal Mountain path
WORK began to repair damage to the pathway up Errigal Mountain on Wednesday and it is expected to continue for a number of weeks. Those planning to climb the mountain are being advised that there will be limited car parking at the bottom and machinery will be on site. The recently improved path was badly […]
Tina’s inspirational Errigal climb
AN INSPIATIONAL woman, who marked one year since the completion of her radiotherapy by climbing Errigal Mountain at the weekend, is on a mission to raise funds to help cancer patients on both sides of the border. Tina Gallen, who is still recovering from her treatment, undertook the formidable challenge along with 12 of her friends. […]
Errigal engagement: Evangeline says YES to Patrick at the summit
LETTERKENNY man Patrick Hegarty has mustered the courage to propose to his girlfriend, Evangeline Vieira-Miller, at the summit of Errigal Mountain, and thankfully she accepted. Patrick, who moved to Australia in 2004 at the age of nine, has been traveling across Europe for the past year with his new Australian fiancée, Evangeline. The pinnacle of […]
German journalists shine spotlight on County Donegal
FIVE journalists from Germany with a combined audience reach of 1.3 million people, have been exploring Donegal as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland. The journalists represent national radio station, as well as various print and online publications. The group has been following an action-packed itinerary to discover some of the many fantastic activities and experiences […]
Heavy rain causes significant damage to Errigal’s €630,000 path
By Dionne Meehan WALKERS have been asked to avoid climbing Errigal mountain after recent “severe rain” caused significant damage to the newly constructed €630,000 path. Taking to social media on Tuesday night after assessing the situation on the mountain, staff announced that they saw no other option but to close the path until a decision is […]
Climb of Errigal Mountain – a special celebration of recovery
PICTURED are some of those who took part in a Climb of Errigal last Saturday, organised as a Celebration of Recovery for people associated with White Oaks Rehabilitation Centre, Muff and their families. Almost 70 people took part in the event in what was a recognition that recovery from addiction is like climbing a mountain, […]
‘An absolute disgrace’ – Tar dumped at local beauty spot
By Diarmaid Doherty A Donegal councillor has slammed those responsible for dumping tar on the side of the road at one of the county’s most scenic locations. The tar was dumped in the days before Christmas on the road close to Dunlewey at the foot of Errigal Mountain. Advertisement Cllr. Micheál Choilm mac Giolla Easbaig […]
Fundraiser in memory of the late Kevin Boylan
By Dionne Meehan A FUNDRAISING event in memory of the late Kevin Boylan, who sadly passed away this year after falling ill on Errigal Mountain, will be held in Letterkenny later this month. A Karaoke Christmas Jumper Party will take place in the Swilly Inn at 6pm on December 22. Advertisement Running for the past 13 […]
Man is airlifted from Errigal
A MAN was airlifted by helicopter from Errigal Mountain yesterday afternoon with a suspected cardiac arrest. The incident happened at around 1pm and ambulance crews and Donegal Mountain Rescue crews were tasked to the scene. The Sligo based Sikorsky 118 Coastguard helicopter was also alerted to the casualty because of the difficult terrain. Advertisement It […]