“Absolutely no truth” to conspiracy that 5G masts cause COVID-19
A senior civil servant has said there’s “absolutely no truth” to the conspiracy theories that 5G masts are causing COVID-19. There was a suspected arson attack on a mast in Letterkenny at the weekend which is believed to be linked to online fake news. Some celebrities including Woody Harrelson have…
Donegal Gardaí investigating after telephone masts set ablaze
Donegal Gardaí are investigating criminal damage at telephone masts in the county. Two separate incidences were reported last night in Letterkenny, one at Circular Road and the other at Long Lane, where the equipment was set ablaze. The fire services had to be called and put out both fires. Gardaí…
Cherrymore Kitchens and Bedrooms providing free hospital tables
A local kitchen maker in the North West are designing tables for hospital facilities for free during the coronavirus pandemic. Cherrymore Kitchens and Bedrooms in Donegal are constructing tables for hospitals across connaught including Sligo, Letterkenny and Mayo University Hospitals as hospitals change their layouts due to COVID-19. General Manager,…
National Job Week events start across the North West
A number of events are taking place throughout the north west for National Jobs Week that runs from today, Monday until Friday. Tomorrow, Tuesday, evening there will be an information event for job seekers in Globe House in Sligo from 7pm to 9pm. On Wednesday morning, there will be information…
Donegal – Joe McHugh (FG) retains seat
Fine Gael’s Joe McHugh has retained his seat. The event was broadcast live on OceanFM at the Donegal constituency count centre in the Aura Centre, Letterkenny. The outgoing Education Minister received 7,621 first preferences and ended on 12,104, which was less than the required quota of 12,909 however as there…
Gardai appealing for info after major jewellery theft in Donegal
Gardaí in Letterkenny are appealing for information following the theft of a substantial amount of jewellery and cash at a business premises in the town on Saturday last. Four women and a man entered the premises on Upper Main Street, at bout 4.30pm. A number of people distracted staff, while…
Local TD says government failing women on healthcare
A local TD is criticising the governments ‘failure’ to provide adequate healthcare for women in Donegal. Independent Deputy and general election candidate, Thomas Pringle, claims that Gynaecology services in Letterkenny University Hospital are currently undergoing scrutiny due to concerns over the diagnosis of patients. Deputy Pringle says it’s important that…