Louise Doyle

Londonderry

News Editor with @Donegal_News in Letterkenny. From Derry. Retweets are not endorsements. Got a story? Email: [email protected]

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LUH introduce two-way text reminder service for outpatient appointments

3 days ago | donegalnews.com | Louise Doyle

LETTERKENNY University Hospital (LUH) has launched a two-way SMS text messaging reminder service for patients who have Physiotherapy outpatient appointments. Over time, LUH aims to expand this service to include all outpatient appointments, making it available to the wider public. The new service will enhance patient engagement and reduce missed appointments by engaging with patients via text, allowing them to confirm or cancel appointments directly.
Former contestants join calls to ban Israel from Eurovision

3 days ago | donegalnews.com | Louise Doyle

By Róise CollinsFORMER Eurovision contestants, including Donegal’s Charlie McGettigan and Mickey Joe Harte, have demanded Israel be excluded from the popular song contest ahead of the finals this weekend. Previous participants from across Europe have published a letter calling on the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to ban Israel’s public broadcaster KAN from the popular song contest.
Thousands walk together for Darkness into Light

4 days ago | donegalnews.com | Louise Doyle

by Evelyn CullenTHE streets of Letterkenny came alive with quiet chatter in the small hours of Saturday morning, as around 1,500 people turned out to do the 17th annual Darkness into Light walk to raise funds for mental health charity Pieta House, which supports those affected by suicide and self-harm.
Council urged to hold future public gatherings in town parks

4 days ago | donegalnews.com | Louise Doyle

by Louise DoyleCALLS are to be made for any future public events in Letterkenny to be held in the town park(s) after local businesses suffered financial loss when the town’s main street was closed during a protest and counter protest last weekend. Councillor Michael McBride, pictured below, is to table a motion at tomorrow’s Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District meeting urging that the council consider holding any planned public gatherings going forward in the town park(s).
Donegal surname Ó Gallachóir to be explored on TG4 - Donegal News

1 week ago | donegalnews.com | Louise Doyle

A new series of Sloinne in which a person goes in search of the history of their surname in each episode begins on TG4. We travel all over the country learning about famous and historical figures as well as the clans which shaped the history of Ireland. This series will focus on the surnames Mac Gearailt/FitzGerald, Ó Briain/O’Brien, Ó Néill/O’Neill, De Paor/Power, Ó Loingsigh/Lynch and Ó Gallachóir/Gallagher.
E-scooter information event to take place in Letterkenny ahead of new laws

1 week ago | donegalnews.com | Louise Doyle

WITH new laws coming into effect on the use of e-scooters, a public information event is to take place in Letterkenny. Gardaí will host the information event, will take place in Letterkenny Shopping Centre on Thursday, May 15, between 5pm and 6.30pm. New laws on e-scooters come into effect from Tuesday, May 20. Among the new laws will be that users must be 16 years or older, obey a speed limit of 20km/h. E-scooters are banned from footpaths and can’t carry any passengers.
The Local Authority Waters Programme to hold community information meeting in Ballybofey

1 week ago | donegalnews.com | Louise Doyle

The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO), working on behalf of Ireland’s 31 local authorities to protect and restore good water quality in rivers, lakes, estuaries, ground and coastal water, is holding a community information meeting about water quality and water related issues in the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District.
Planning lodged for new shop in Creeslough

1 week ago | donegalnews.com | Louise Doyle

By Dionne MeehanPLANNING permission has been sought for the development of a new shop in Creeslough. This comes after the village’s Applegreen Service Station was completely destroyed in a huge blast in 2022, where ten people tragically lost their lives. At the start of the year, public anger erupted after Donegal County Council approved Vivo Shell Limited’s planning application to redevelop the site of the explosion.
Man sustained injury following assault in Letterkenny

1 week ago | donegalnews.com | Louise Doyle

A MAN sustained injuries after he reported that three men exited a car and he was assaulted by one of the men. Gardaí are investigating the alleged assault that occurred on the Ramelton Road, Letterkenny, close to the bus station, on Saturday, May 3 at approximately 4.40pm. The man reported that three men exited a silver VW and that one of the men then assaulted him. The VW then left with the men on board again in the direction of the shopping centre.
BREAKING: Gardaí and emergency services at scene of RTC

1 week ago | donegalnews.com | Louise Doyle

Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of a road traffic collision at Muff, Co. Donegal, this afternoon. Emergency services are currently at the scene. A garda spokesperson said: “There is no further information available at this time.” Receive quality journalism wherever you are, on any device. Keep up to date from the comfort of your own home with a digital subscription.