LETTERKENNY man Michael MacGinty, who suffers with a rare blood disease, has shared his story to mark Rare Disease Day. He highlighted the importance of having a conversation about rare diseases, which he says are not as rare as rare sounds. Michael suffers with Hereditary Haemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) a rare genetic condition which affects the […]
Donegal has third highest commercial vacancy rate in country
The commercial vacancy rate in Donegal increased by 0.6 percentage points to 17.5% in the twelve months to Q4 2022 according to the latest GeoDirectory Commercial Vacancy Rates Report, published today. The commercial vacancy rate in Donegal was higher than the national average of 14.0%. According to the report the commercial vacancy rate in […]
Man to appear in court following aggravated burglary
The male was armed with a hammer and assaulted the occupants of a Letterkenny residence.
Further delay for major Letterkenny road project
A NEW ‘significant delay’ of up to six months could see the Four Lane Road Project running almost a year behind schedule. Donegal County Council has confirmed the project is delayed once again and the entire project is not expected to be complete until Autumn – around one year after the initial completion date. The […]
Over 20 patients awaiting beds at LUH
TWENTY four patients are currently waiting on beds at Letterkenny University Hospital. As of this morning, eight patients are on trolleys in the emergency department while 16 patients are wards elsewhere in the hospital. Nationally, 549 admitted patients are waiting for beds this morning, according to today’s INMO Trolley Watch. 424 patients are waiting in […]
Donegal Garda welcomes menopause guidance for women in the force
A DONEGAL Garda has welcomed a menopause guidance document to support women in the police service. The organisation is committed to creating a healthy workplace that places personnel health and wellbeing at the forefront, as outlined in the Garda Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2021-2023. One of the key actions in the strategy led by the […]
Letterkenny company successful at Innovation Awards
Plant-It, one of Ireland’s favourite meat substitute brands, based in Letterkenny, has been awarded Silver at the Irish Foodservice Suppliers Alliance Awards (IFSA’s). The awards took place during CATEX, Ireland’s largest foodservice and hospitality exhibition – for its Breaded Range and Plain Fillet and Meat-Free Mince products. Competing against a record number of innovative products […]
Report reveals Letterkenny’s pollution levels
LETTERKENNY was one of a number of towns across Ireland to record a high rate of air pollution incidents last year. The latest report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shows air quality levels last year exceeded the recommended daily limit of particulate matter (known as PM10) on 21 days in Ennis, county Clare and […]
Hospital Campaign appoints new committee
LETTERKENNY’S Hospital Action Campaign has elected a new committee. The panel was chosen following a meeting in Dillon’s Hotel on Thursday evening attended by around 35 people. Those gathered shared their experiences of Donegal’s healthcare system and outlined what they hoped might be made available in Donegal. One of Letterkenny Hospital Action Campaign’s priorities is a minor injuries […]
Letterkenny University Hospital ‘under significant pressure’
The Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital is under significant pressure today with high attendances and long waiting times. Yesterday 154 people attended the Emergency Department. The high number of people attending who need to be admitted for ongoing treatment means that there is pressure on bed availability. Advertisement This is resulting in significant delays […]