THE family of a former Customs and Excise Officer from Fahan, who died in the ICU at Altnagelvin Hospital in 1973, following a road traffic incident, are seeking a fresh inquest into his death. John O’Sullivan’s family have raised questions, contending that on arrival at the hospital, doctors had assessed his chance of recovery as […]
HSE responds to Fahan Health Centre story
THE Health Service Executive have said they will continue to engage with local community representatives to allay any concerns with regard to the provision of the Public Health Nurse service to the Fahan area. The HSE was responding to a story in the Monday edition of the Donegal News which referred to changes in the […]
Campaign is launched to save Fahan Nurse Service
A CAPACITY crowd packed the Fowler Hall in Fahan on Monday night to lend their support to having the local Public Health Nursing (PHN) service restored after it was removed without warning in the past fortnight. Newly elected councillors Joy Beard of 100% Redress, Fionan Bradley FF and re-elected Cllrs Paul Canning FF and Jack […]
Artist wanted to create public artwork piece
AS part of the Community Recognition Programme, Donegal County Council in partnership with Buncrana Tidy Towns will undertake a programme of works over the coming months along the popular Friar Hegarty Shore Walk in the town. The works will include repairs to some areas of the walkway, new signage and access improvements. An additional element […]
Gardaí investigating armed robbery in Fahan last night
Three men armed with batons threatened the owner, aged in his 50s, during the incident at 9pm.
Fahan water pipe burst affects thousands of homes
A MAJOR burst on the mains water pipe from the Fullerton Pollan Dam at Fahan last night has left thousands of homes and businesses without water this morning (Wednesday).
Popular music event The Lark & The Robin has new home in Fahan
A YOUNG musical duo from Letterkenny and Drumkeen will be making a special appearance at a monthly music event attracting some great talent to Inishowen.
Nora Stapleton: From a ‘craic’ game of tag rugby to a famous World Cup win over New Zealand
Chris McNulty on how tag rugby ‘for the craic’ became a World Cup win over New Zealand for Nora Stapleton
Larissa Muldoon restored to Ireland side for French test
DONEGAL girls Larissa Muldoon and Nora Stapleton will resume their half-back partnership tonight, Friday, when the Irish women take on France in the concluding 2014 Women’s RBS 6Nations game.