AN 11 year old boy who caught his toe on a broken tile in a hotel swimming pool has been awarded €10,000 in general damages at Letterkenny Circuit Court. The incident occurred at the Redcastle Hotel on August 13, 2020 when the boy was six. The infant was taken to Dungannon Hospital in County Tyrone for treatment […]
Letterkenny man graduates from University of Galway
CONGRATULATIONS to Dr Liam Orr, Mountain Top, Letterkenny, who graduated in Medicine from University of Galway recently. A son of John and Donna Orr, Liam, who attended Illistrin National School and Loreto Community School, Milford, begins work placement in Galway GP practice shortly.
Will lifting of recruitment freeze benefit LUH?
by Louise Doyle SEVEN months after Health Minister Stephen Donnelly vowed reform and a greater recruitment focus in Letterkenny University Hospital, the HSE has given the green light to hire more staff following a hiring freeze. This week the HSE gave the go-ahead to start hiring more than 2,200 staff following a recruitment freeze. Advertisement Minister Donnelly […]
Marriage certificate issued in error among HSE data breaches
by Louise Doyle A MARRIAGE certificate containing personal information issued in error in Letterkenny to a third party was one of 78 data breaches recorded by the HSE over a 15-month period. Information released to the Donegal News under the Freedom of Information Act reveals 19 data breaches were recorded between January to March this year. Advertisement Fifty-nine data […]
Zeus staff in Letterkenny facing temporary lay-offs within weeks
by Louise Doyle CONCERNS have emerged that staff at one of Letterkenny’s biggest employers are to be placed on temporary lay-off within weeks. More than 200 production staff at Zeus, based in the IDA Park in Lisnenan, have been told that they will be put on temporary lay-off, without pay, on the first week in July […]
Housing development plans for Letterkenny refused
by Louise Doyle PLANS for a second phase major housing development in Letterkenny have been refused by An Bord Pleanála following objections by residents’ associations. Applicant PJ McDermott lodged plans in May 2023 seeking planning permission for phase two of a housing development consisting of a total of 188 residential units, comprising 160 houses and […]
Resurfacing works commence on the R250 Newmills to Letterkenny road
By Dionne Meehan RESURFACING works have commenced on the R250 road from Newmills Bridge to the White Stone near Kernans Shop. Traffic management will be in place for the next few days and motorists are advised to expect delays. Advertisement Taking to social media to announce the news yesterday, Cllr Donal ‘Mandy’ Kelly said these […]
TCS employees launch ‘Loose Change’ initiative for Little Angels school
A group of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) employees based out of the TCS Global Delivery Centre in Letterkenny have launched the company’s latest fundraising initiative called ‘Loose Change’. The goal is to raise €2,000 in support of the Little Angels School Transport Fund, a crucial resource for a local school that makes a significant difference […]
Bespoke court service for women to begin in Letterkenny
A BESPOKE programme for women aged 18 and over who are either in or at risk of entering the court system is to commence in Letterkenny. The weekly programme will begin on Wednesday, June 26 in Donegal Women’s Centre from 10.30am to 12.30pm. The programme is gender sensitive and acknowledges female-specific needs. Advertisement A range […]
Letterkenny candidate jailed over refusing to pay Covid fine has been released
A LETTERKENNY candidate jailed for non payment of a Covid fine has been released. Anne McCloskey (67), of Chapel Road, was remanded in custody on Wednesday last over the non-payment of the fine imposed in 2022 for breaching Covid-19 regulations. A gathering in support of Dr McCloskey outside Hydebank prison had been planned for Saturday, […]