by Louise Doyle A DONEGAL nurse has been awarded €9,380 after a complaint she lodged to the Workplace Relations Commission claiming that HSE North West failed to provide her with rest breaks was upheld. The HSE has been ordered to pay the sum to Ms Gallagher. Advertisement It follows a recent WRC hearing and adjudication, which took place over […]
Man (33) refused to leave emergency department
A MAN was in an intoxicated state in Letterkenny University Hospital’s emergency department and refused to leave when asked to do so by staff. Letterkenny District Court this week was told how on December 27, 2024 at 11.24pm, gardaí were on patrol when they received a call from staff about a highly intoxicated male in the accident […]
Donegal man who raped his former partner is sentenced to ten years in prison
By Niamh O’Donoghue A woman who was raped by her former partner said she did not receive any counselling because she thought the notes from the sessions would be used against her. Reading a victim impact to the Central Criminal Court, Susan Lynch said she regretted not receiving any counselling following rapes perpetrated on her […]
New exhibition from Peadar McDaid to be launched this weekend
A new body of work by well-known Letterkenny artist Peadar McDaid, will launch this Saturday at An Gailearaí in Gaoth Dobhair. Peadar created the artwork titled ‘Boglands’ with help from an Artist Bursary award. Speaking about this project Peadar said, “The landscape and its ever-changing ways is my muse and I am grateful to Donegal […]
Newtown man avoids ban for careless driving
A NEWTOWNCUNNINGHAM man has avoided being disqualified from driving after being detected driving at speed and overtaking vehicles. Letterkenny District Court heard how gardaí observed a black Audi driving at speed and overtaking a number of vehicles on the main street of Newtowncunningham on January 4, 2024. The driver was Christopher McDaid, 14 Heath Hill, Newtowncunningham. […]
Over €4 million spent on private ambulances
By Louise Doyle LETTERKENNY University Hospital has spent almost €4.5 million on private ambulances in just under a three-year period. Figures obtained by the Donegal News through the Freedom of Information Act reveal that from 2021 to end of September 2023, LUH incurred costs of €4,391,293. Advertisement The highest cost incurred over the three-year period […]
Letterkenny teen banned from driving
A LETTERKENNY teenager who was detected by gardaí driving at speed endangering pedestrians has been banned from driving. Sergeant Jim Collins told Letterkenny District Court that officers were on mobile patrol on October 26, 2023 at 11.15am, when they observed a vehicle exiting a housing estate at The Grange, Glencar. Gardaí observed that the car accelerated, spinning […]
Letterkenny twins pass away just days apart
By Dionne Meehan TWIN brothers from Letterkenny were remembered for sharing a unique and intimate bond at their Requiem Mass in Letterkenny yesterday. Cornie McNamee, of 210 Rosuillighe, Letterkenny and his twin brother Liam McNamee, of Killyclug, Letterkenny passed away this week, just days apart. Advertisement A joint requiem Mass took place yesterday in St […]
Go-ahead for major pub renovation in Letterkenny
by Louise Doyle PLANNING permission to renovate a pub in Letterkenny appealed to An Bord Pleanála by former Donegal County Council senior planner turned whistle-blower over alleged planning irregularities, Gerard Convie has been given the green light by An Bord Pleanála. Mr Convie, of Planning Services, Lower Main Street, Letterkenny, lodged an objection with the national independent […]
Traffic light outage at Polestar Roundabout
By Dionne Meehan TRAFFIC lights at the Polestar Roundabout are not in operation this morning. It is believed this is a result of an electrical fault in the Ballyraine area of Letterkenny where 383 customers are without power. Advertisement ESB crews are currently working to repair the fault and the estimated restore time is 11am. […]