A DECISION to move forward with the planned redevelopment of Market Square in Letterkenny has been deferred so that objections from local businesses and taxi operators over the relocation of taxi bays can be looked at more closely. A petition with 51 signatures, put forward by Hugh McFadden on behalf of taxi drivers, was submitted […]
National Breastfeeding Week Event to be held in Radisson Blu Hotel
To celebrate National Breastfeeding Week, Letterkenny University Hospital is holding an event on Monday October 3, from 10.30am to 1pm in the Radisson Blu Hotel. Trina Dinan, Infant feeding/Lactation Clinical Nurse Specialist at the hospital said mothers and their families are warmly invited to attend the event on Monday where representatives from the hospital and […]
As prices rocket many householders are facing a ‘Catch-22’ this winter
THE Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has admitted the incoming winter will be a ‘Catch-22’ scenario for many in Donegal. Programme Manager with the EPA, Pat Byrne was speaking to the Donegal News in the wake of the publication of the agency’s latest Air Quality in Ireland Report 2021. It reveals that while air quality in Ireland is […]
Medical staff at LUH getting more fearful as winter looms
NURSES and midwives in Letterkenny University Hospital are “on the floor” and “very fearful” for the winter months. That’s the stark warning from Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) Industrial Relations Officer Neal Donohoe after the organisation was locked in talks with HSE management in recent days over emergency winter plans. Speaking to the Donegal News following the crucial […]
Council plans to rebuild social housing stock affected by mica
AN integrated design team is being sought by Donegal County Council to progress the demolition of its social housing stock affected by mica and the building of new homes. Two tender documents have been issued, one for Inishowen and a second for Letterkenny. The design team will comprise of a lead engineer or architect with access to all the services […]
Student defers due to accommodation crisis
A LETTERKENNY student forced to defer her place at Maynooth University because of the accommodation crisis has already begun looking for somewhere to live next September. Caitlin-Faye Maniti (19) received a first round CAO offer to study entrepreneurship, but instead has opted to take a gap year so that she can save up for rent […]
Concerns raised following inspections of nursing homes
THE health watchdog has raised serious concerns about the protection of residents from abuse, following unannounced inspections in two Donegal facilities. Health and Information Quality (HIQA) carried out inspections in St Eunan’s Nursing home, Letterkenny, and Brentwood Manor in Convoy. St Eunan’s Nursing and Convalescent Home Limited is the provider of St Eunan’s Nursing Home, […]
Official handover and blessing of new Fire Engine for Letterkenny Fire Brigade
There was a great excitement at Letterkenny Fire Station as elected representatives, Council officials and members of Donegal County Fire Service came along to mark the official handing over of the new state of the art Scania ‘Class B’ fire engine to Letterkenny Fire Brigade by Cathaoirleach Cllr. Liam Blaney. The new Class B fire […]
More help needed for girl undergoing treatment in US
THE uncle of an nine-year-old Donegal girl undergoing life-saving treatment in America for a brain tumour has said her family need help more than ever. Caitlin Strain was diagnosed with a brain tumour in Letterkenny University Hospital on February 18 last year, just three days before her birthday which she celebrated in Temple Street Children’s […]