by Kate Heaney AMBULANCE turnaround times at Letterkenny University Hospital have come down since September, the latest meeting of Regional Health Forum West was this week told. Letterkenny councillor Gerry McMonagle tabled a question to the meeting asking for a breakdown of how many ambulances crews are based in Donegal in any 24- hour period and […]
Medical Care Unit in Letterkenny going from strength to strength
IRELAND’S first multi-purpose private medical Urgent Care Unit has gone from strength to strength in Letterkenny since opening its doors to patients for the first time in March. Its eight-strong medical team are now seeing 1,000 patients a week and they offer a range of medical services above what the NowDoc service can offer and […]
July 12th gridlock in Letterkenny
by Kate Heaney TRAFFIC congestion in Letterkenny on Friday, July 12 was some of the worst ever seen in the town with long queues on access roads from morning until late evening. Motorists contacted the Donegal News this week complaining about delays throughout Friday on all of the approach roads, and massive delays trying to […]
PICTURE SPECIAL: Stepping back in time with ‘Life Through the Lens’ exhibition
FOR 44 years, former Donegal News photographer Declan Doherty has been behind the lens bringing to life stories of happiness, tragedy and the very ordinary. An exhibition of the award-winning press photographer’s work in Donegal County Museum will be nostalgic for many people, allowing them to walk down memory lane of yesteryear in Donegal. ‘Life Through The Lens’, which […]
‘The Rudolstadt Festival is the stuff of imagination’
Former Donegal News journalist Conor Sharkey has just returned from Letterkenny’s twin town and it would be fair to say he was ‘blown away’ by the experience. BUT who is headlining?’ A question that almost inevitably arises when you tell someone you are going to the Rudolstadt Festival. Advertisement The answer is no one. There […]
Letterkenny Town Bus Service public consultation to open
THE National Transport Authority (NTA) will launch a public consultation for a Letterkenny Town Bus Service on Wednesday. The NTA proposes to invest in Letterkenny by securing provision for a network of local urban-style bus services to operate for 17 hours a day Monday to Saturday, with a slightly shorter operating day on Sundays. Under proposal, buses […]
Motorists warned of planned Letterkenny road closure
MOTORISTS are being advised to plan alternative routes as the Main Street in Letterkenny could be set to close next month to facilitate Fair Day. Donegal County Council intends to make an Order to have Main Street, Letterkenny, from below Forwell Court access road to Larkin’s Lane closed on Monday, August 5, from 12 noon to 6pm. The Council […]
LUH patients waiting among longest for surgery bed
PATIENTS at Letterkenny University Hospital are among those experiencing the lengthiest delays for an overnight hospital bed for surgery. That’s according to the publication of new outpatient attendance data. The Department of Health and the Health Service Executive (HSE) have started publishing league tables revealing waiting times for surgery and outpatient appointments. Advertisement The data […]
Monsignor Kevin receives a Céad Míle Fáilte in Gaoth Dobhair
By Tommy Curran MONSIGNOR Kevin Gillespie received a warm welcome when he returned home to Gaoth Dobhair last Saturday to celebrate his Silver Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Derrybeg. There was a very large turnout for this joyous occasion with family members traveling from as far as the United States, Scotland and other parts […]
End of an era for Letterkenny family business
by Louise Doyle IT was the end of an era on Tuesday for one established Letterkenny business which has changed ownership after more than a decade. Owner of Kelly’s Centra and Kelly’s Diner, Martin Kelly revealed he made the difficult decision to move on in a bid to focus on his family after 13 years serving the […]