Emergency Department extremely busy


    The Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital remains extremely busy today with significant numbers of patients awaiting admission to the hospital. We apologise to patients and their families for these delays. The Full Capacity Protocol has been implemented and all efforts continue to be made to identify patients who are appropriate for discharge.   Management […]


Couple escape fire in Letterkenny


A COUPLE from Rosemount in Letterkenny had a lucky escape last night after a fire broke out in their home. The Fire Service were alerted at 2.12am and two fire trucks were sent to the blaze from the Letterkenny station. The couple were awoken by the smoke alarm. The man managed to get out of […]

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Almost €300,000 for Letterkenny flood relief schemes


LETTERKENNY is set to receive almost €300,000 in funding for flood defence pipes and culverts, it has been announced today. The announcement comes on the back of talks between Mayor of Letterkenny Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh (FG), Minister Joe McHugh and Minister Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran. The two schemes at Oatfield Terrace and the Circular Road are […]


Puppy left to suffer after claws illegally removed


  At Letterkenny District Court on Tuesday 5th December 2017, David Houston of Meadowfield Manor, Newtowncunningham, Co. Donegal was given the benefit of the probation act after contributing €250 to the ISPCA. He had previously admitted offences under section 16[1][a] of the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 at the same court on Tuesday 7th November.   […]


Unique Christmas gifts at Curiosity Corner


IF you like the quaint and quirky or are nostalgic for momentos of decades past then Letterkenny’s Curiosity Corner is the perfect place for your Christmas gifts. Located on the corner of Main Street and Market Square the store is full to the brim with beautiful vintage china, interesting collectables, antiques, crystal and glassware, pictures, […]


Natural measures to keep school bugs at bay


AT this time of year it can be almost impossible for children not catch the bugs, coughs and colds going around the classroom however, there may be some natural remedies to help them bounce back. An event centred around homeopathy, an alternative medicine that uses natural remedies to stimulate the body’s own healing power, will […]

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Serious road traffic accident in Donegal


    A serious road traffic collision occurred in the early hours of this morning in Burnfoot.    Gardaí in Buncrana have said they are investigating a serious single vehicle road traffic collision that occurred in Burnfoot on the 15th December 2017.   The collision occurred at approximately 3.10am on the 15th December on the […]