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The Government has been accused of continuing to abandon rheumatology patients in Donegal. It is after confirmation that the outreach clinic at Letterkenny General Hospital will not be re-opened before the first quarter of 2016 The information was released to Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue who says that over the past 4 years patients from Donegal […]

  Letterkenny Institute of Technology has been deemed the most extreme example of class division in third level education across the country with the highest number of students on a grant, the Irish Independent reports. Figures compiled by the Higher Education Authority based on data supplied by the student grant agency SUSI show that 71%

  A section of the High Road in Letterkenny has reopened following an overnight road traffic crash. The incident is said to have happened at approximately 5 o’clock this morning. No serious injuries have been reported. The road was closed for most of the morning to facilitate a technical examination. Gardai say  investigations are continuing

  Sinn Fein Councillor Gary Doherty has been selected to run as a third candidate for the party in the upcoming General Election. The selection took place at the party’s ‘Super Sunday’ selection convention in the Villa Rose Hotel in Ballybofey a short time ago. The convention was chaired by Sinn Féin Assembly Candidate for

      Two men arrested following a car-chase by Gardai appeared at a special sitting of Sligo District Court today. Gavin Harte, 21, and Ivan Crawford, 24, were accused of robbing a filling station and recklessly damaging property in it in Killybegs, Co. Donegal. Harte was also accused of dangerous driving later at Upper

  Two men aged 19 and 18 have been arrested following a hit and run collision in Derry. The incident happened at 3am this morning on Avercorn Road. A pedestrian was taken to hospital with leg and head injuries. His condition is not thought to be life threatening. A vehicle believed to have been involved in

    It’s been claimed that a number of residents in Donegal believe their water may be cut off if they don’t pay their water bills. Right2Water in west Donegal say they have been contacted by people who have received text messages from Irish water requesting payment. The campaign claim it’s a sign of desperation

  The number signing on the live register in Donegal has fallen by almost 2,000 in the last year. All social welfare offices across the county have shown a reduction in numbers. Government representatives have praised the Action Plan for Jobs for the reduction while others suggest it is more to do with emigration and

  A traveller family in Donegal is facing homelessness on the brink of Christmas. Martin Ward and his family have been living in private accommodation in Bruckless for the past two but because the house has been put up for sale they have to vacate the premises by this weekend. The family has been aware

The people of Inishowen came out in great numbers last evening to show their support to the only peninsula-based domestic violence service at a public meeting in Carndonagh on Thursday. Lifeline Inishowen will be forced to close in January if it does not receive funding. Tusla, the Child and Family Agency will not fund the

A young man has appeared in court accused of involvement in a hold-up at petrol station in Letterkenny. Dean Kelly made a brief appearance at Ballyshannon District Court today(Fri). The 23-year-old, with an address at Glenwood Park, Letterkenny, was accused of robbing Niamh McLaughlin of a cash register with €1,150 in it at Glencar Filling

A number of job losses have been announced by a company on west Donegal. Sioen Ireland, based on the Gweedore Business Park, Derrybeg has confirmed it is to enter into discussion over the following thirty days with staff and their representative body SIPTU on redundancy terms and conditions. The company which employs 23 people in

    A motorist who was involved in a serious road traffic crash on a stretch of road deemed as one of the most dangerous in Donegal has further highlighted the need for upgraded works to be carried out. Yesterday, it was revealed that a total of 9 road traffic crashes have happened in the

  Detectives in Derry are appealing for information following an armed robbery that occurred in the Racecourse Road area yesterday evening.  At approximately 6.55pm, a 20 year old man was walking on the Collon Lane when he was held at knifepoint by two other men. They rifled through his pockets and made off with a

  Gardai are warning businesses in Donegal about an email scam that has been targeting people across the country. An email is sent from an apparent senior member of staff and appears to be genuine due to the address in the “From” box reflecting the genuine email address of the senior member of staff. The

  Three teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences linked to car theft in Derry. The trio were detained after Strand Road Local Policing Team responded to reports of suspicious and unusual activity from the public. At around 7.25am yesterday morning a resident in Rossnagalliagh (Ross Na Gally Ya) area of

    Those flouting the ban on smoky coal in Letterkenny are being warned that the council will be enforcing the law this winter. Donegal County Council is reminding householders in the Letterkenny and environs area that there is a ban on the burning of “Smoky” Coal. Part of these enforcement activities also involves the

An investigation has been launched after 800 euro worth of jewelry was stolen from a shop in Falcaragh. The items were allegedly stolen from the Bluestack Shop by two women described as being foreign nationals in their late 40s. Anne Gallagher is a friend of the shop owner:  

The people of Inishowen are being asked to show their support to the only peninsula-based domestic violence service at a public meeting in Carndonagh tonight ( Thursday). Lifeline Inishowen will be forced to close in January if it does not receive funding. Tusla, the Child and Family Agency will not fund the service as they

100 jobs have been announced for a number of locations around the country. Healthcare diagnostics Company Afidea  will add to the 135 strong workforce it already has here over the next 18 months. Some of the new jobs will be in Donegal however the company has yet to confirm a number Along with providing MRI

13 people are in wards or on trolleys awaiting a bed at Letterkenny General Hospital today. The number was confirmed on the day it was announceed that 10 additional beds are to be provided at the hospital to help alleviate overcrowding in its Emergency Department. The HSE says 400 extra beds will be opened at