Covid outbreak causing long delays at Letterkenny University Hospital
Letterkenny University Hospital have issued a statement following a covid outbreak in the facility. The statement was issued via the Saolta Hospital Group. There is currently a covid outbreak in two wards at the hospital, with 15 cases confirmed at the moment. This has led to long delays in the…
Donegal and Leitrim miss out on women’s support funding for local elections
Over €200,000 is to be divided among local authorities right across the country to encourage and support women and diversity ahead of the 2024 local elections. The announcement was made by the Government today. It’s been confirmed that Sligo is to €8,000, however there’s been no funding announcement for Donegal…
Remembrance ceremony for Private Sean Rooney taking place this weekend
A special ceremony will be held in memory of the late Private Sean Rooney this weekend. A wreath will be laid at the ceremony, which takes place this Sunday. Private Rooney, from Newtowncunningham in Donegal, was killed when a vehicle he was driving came under fire on a peacekeeping mission…
North West groups clean up at Ocean Hero Awards
North West groups and campaigners were rewarded for their efforts at the Clean Coasts Ocean Hero Awards yesterday. The ceremony was hosted at the Raddison Blu Royal Hotel in Dublin last night. In total, two groups from the North West took home awards, while others made the final shortlist across…
Garda investigation launched following the discovery of a body in Ramelton
Gardaí are investigating after the body of a man was found in the village of Ramelton in Co Donegal. The remains of the man, who is understood to be in his mid 20s, was found at a house in Swilly Park yesterday. His body has been taken to Letterkenny University…
Minister McConalogue to implement recommendations of Irish Deer Management Group
It’s hoped that recommendations published today from the Irish Deer Management Strategy Group will lead to a reduced number of deer in the North West region. Recently there have been a number of crashes involving and deer. This morning the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Donegal…
Bundoran ranked top sea-swimming spot to visit by Fáilte Ireland
Two local locations are included in a Fáilte Ireland top 10 must-visit spots for swimming across the country. The publication is encouraging swimmers to visit the locations during the Christmas period or early in the New Year. The report has ranked Bundoran in County Donegal at number 1 and says…