A FALCARRAGH man admitted to driving without insurance and to driving with a bald tyre on a separate occasion. Paul McCausland, with an address at Ballintemple, was stopped by Gardaí at Station Road, Falcarragh, on October 23, 2024, the local court was told. He had no insurance and subsequently failed to produce an insurance certificate. Advertisement […]
Road safety petition launched in wake of double fatality in St Johnston
THE close-knit community of St Johnston gathered in St Baithin’s Church last night for a special Mass honouring the two teenagers who lost their lives in Tuesday night’s fatal collision. Daniel Cullen and Caoimhin Porter died in the collision involving a car and a lorry on the R236 in the village at around 11.15pm. Advertisement The […]
‘If the outcome isn’t what we want, we will return to Leinster House’
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Cancer care campaigners from Donegal travelled to Leinster House on Tuesday to highlight the urgent need for the restoration of reliable, same-day, and midday medical access on the Donegal–Dublin PSO route. They met with Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien, who assured the delegation that he would work with senior officials to resolve their concerns. He […]
Gardaí investigate theft from parked car in Rathmullan
GARDAÍ are seeking the assistance of the public in connection with a theft incident that occurred in a carpark at the Pier Road, Rathmullan on Saturday, February 21. A black Zara handbag containing a purse had been left on the seat of a car and between 9am and 5pm the car was entered but no damage […]
E-Scooter owners urged to be cautious after recent thefts
GARDAÍ in Letterkenny are investigating the theft of an e-scooter from an apartment block on Pearse Road. The incident occurred on Wednesday, February 18, between approximately 1.40 pm and 1.50 pm. Gardaí are appealing to local motorists who may have been in the Pearse Road area during this time window to check their dash-cam footage […]
Emergency Department to undergo temporary structure expansion
THE Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital will be temporarily extended in the coming weeks to improve ambulance turnaround times and provide greater comfort for patients waiting on trolleys. The announcement follows Tuesday’s meeting of the Regional Health Forum West, where Councillor Gerry McMonagle said the current emergency department is “not fit for purpose”. So […]
Two Gaeltacht community projects receive €37,000 in funding
OVER €37,000 in capital funding has been announced for two community projects in the Donegal Gaeltacht. The allocations include €31,837 for lonad Lae Ghaoth Dobhair to purchase essential kitchen equipment for the Gaoth Dobhair Day Centre, which provides services to senior citizens and Alzheimer’s respite. Kilcar Parish Hall Committee was also allocated €5,221 to purchase […]
Garda primary schools quizzes to take place this week
THE Donegal Garda Primary Schools Quiz 2026 will take place across the Donegal Division tomorrow night. The annual quiz is conjunction with Donegal Motor Club, the Donegal County Council Road Safety Officer and the RSA. The Primary Schools Quiz has been running for many years and the main aims are to promote road safety among […]
West Donegal school to host community meeting on its future
A small school in west Donegal is to host a community meeting tomorrow night. Scoil an Aingil Choimhéadaí in Keadue is seeking the community’s help to shape the future of the Irish-medium school. Keadue National School, which is situated between the fishing villages of Burtonport and Kincasslagh, was initially established as an Irish language school […]
Mass to be held for victims and families of fatal St Johnston collision
A Mass will be offered in St Baithin’s Church, St Johnston, for the victims of last night’s fatal collision, in which two teenagers lost their lives and another was left seriously injured. The Mass will be held at 7pm tonight for the teenagers, understood to be from Derry, as well as for their grieving and […]