A FUNDRAISING Fashion Show was held in Penneys Sligo this week in support of their former colleague, Olivia Robb, who was recently diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. Best known for working as a member of staff in Penneys Letterkenny for many years, Olivia started her career in the Sligo store 30 years ago. This is […]
Donegal carpet up for auction
A 19th Century mirror from Lissadell House in Sligo and a Donegal woven carpet are coming up for auction later this month. The Rose carpet, woven in Killybegs is to be offered for sale by Sotheby’s in London with an estimate of up to €35,000. The carpet, designed by influential arts and crafts architect CFA […]
Public reminded to stay safe this bank holiday weekend
AS the August bank holiday is approaching, health services are reminding the public of the care options available if you become unwell. Health services are reminding people that COVID-19 is circulating in communities while health and emergency services across the North-west are anticipating a busy weekend. Many local pharmacies will be open over the weekend […]
Public urged to consider all care options ahead of Rally and Sea Sessions
There are two significant crowd events taking place in Donegal this weekend, the Donegal Rally and Sea Sessions Festival. The HSE along with An Garda Síochána and Donegal County Council have engaged with the event organisers in the months preceding the events. From a HSE perspective this is to ensure they have considered and put […]
Almost €110m approved for Older Services buildings in Donegal
ALMOST €110m has been awarded to a number of Older Services buildings in Donegal, including a new 110 bed community nursing unit in Letterkenny. A number of projects in Donegal have been included in the HSE’s Capital Development Programme to make a number of Older Services buildings HIQA compliant. These include: • €58.6 million for a […]
Health Officials urge the public to consider all care options this Easter
Health Services in the North West are asking the public to be patient this Easter as they prioritise those in need of urgent and emergency care. The Easter break can be a busy time for hospitals and emergency services. This means that patients who attend EDs for routine and non-urgent treatment will experience very long […]
ATU nominates the Simon Community as its 5K charity
NORTH West Simon Community is the nominated charity for this year’s Atlantic Technological University Sport Donegal annual 5K. The charity said it was thrilled to be chosen and is looking forward to the event. ATU Donegal will host its annual 5K run and walk on Tuesday March 28 at 7.15pm. Now in its tenth year, the run acts as […]
More than 130 children on CAMHS waiting list
THERE are currently more than 130 children in Donegal on the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) waiting list. There were 76 children on the waiting list in North Donegal as of January 2023 while there were 45 waiting in South Donegal. In Inishowen, there were 16 children on the waiting list. CAMHS is a specialist service […]
HSE to offer COVID-19 vaccinations at Donegal V Kerry match
The HSE is offering people the chance to get vaccinated this weekend at the Donegal V Kerry game in Ballybofey. Donegal COVID-19 Vaccination Team will have their mobile vaccination unit outside MacCumhail Park, Ballybofey, from 12pm to 5pm on Sunday next January 29th. Those attending the Round 1 of the Allianz Football League Division 1 […]
Celebrating 50 years of The Four Lanterns
THE owners of the Four Lanterns Fast Food Restaurants are celebrating five decades of successful trading in the food business. The late Frank Grimes set up the landmark takeaway in John Street, Sligo, in May 1971, alongside his three brothers before expanding into Donegal where they continue to serve residents in Letterkenny, Buncrana and Donegal […]