A MAN in his late fifties was stabbed last night at an apartment in Letterkenny after a number of men broke in to the premises. The incident took place at 11pm at an apartment in Fortwell Court. The man suffered a stab wound to his leg and was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital. A spokesperson […]
Great saddness as Michael McGrath passes away
The Letterkenny man who fought an incredible battle against cancer has sadly passed away. Michael McGrath, 40, sadly passed away last night at the Donegal Hospice after being diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer late last year. Advertisement Doctors told the former St Eunan’s teacher that surgery was not an option, and a revolutionary […]
Donegal Pro Life to launch ‘Save the Eighth’ video
The issue will be decided by a referendum, which is expected to be held towards the end of May.
String Sisters tuning up for Donegal album launch
On Sunday, January 21, the band will play their only Irish performance and launch their album, ‘Wind and Water’ in An Grianan Theatre in Letterkenny.
Death of woman in Letterkenny not suspicious
The body of the woman was discovered by gardai at her home in New Brook Court on Monday and was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital.
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 […]
‘Unnecessary procedures’ get up Letterkenny man’s nose
Mr McArt threw some light on how things have changed in the health service over the intervening sixty years and questioned the need for all of them.
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. […]