FOR the second time in less than a week Letterkenny is mourning the death of a well known political representative. Town Councillor Tadhg Culbert, passed away shortly before lunchtime at the Donegal Hospice
Tributes pour in for former Senator Bernard McGlinchey
TRIBUTES from across the political spectrum have poured in following the death of former senator, councillor and businessman, Bernard McGlinchey (80) on Thursday evening.
Fury after large dump found in Gweedore
DEAD sheep, lambs and all sorts of rubbish have been found dumped into a stream in a scenic area of Gweedore.
Died by suicide after family told ‘he’s fine’
THE heartbroken family of a 66-years-old Letterkenny man who took his own life have hit out at the help he was offered by the HSE.
Topaz pull sponsorship from Donegal International Rally
THE Donegal Rally is seeking a major sponsor after Topaz announced it would not be renewing its sponsorship this year.
Shop assistant feared for life during robbery
A SHOP assistant feared for his life during a robbery at knife-point on Sunday evening.
Sinn Féin survey highlights crime fears
ALMOST thirty per cent of crime victims in Donegal failed to report the incident to gardai, a survey has found.
HSE blamed for car park hike at hospitals
HERE have been calls for Letterkenny General Hospital and Euro Car Parks to abandon price increases. Car parking for up to four hours will now be charged at €3 (previously €2.50) whilst the 24 hour charge will be €6 compared to €5.
Gardai called to remove protestors
GARDAI had to be called to remove a group of angry protestors who staged a sit in at the county council chamber in Lifford on Monday.
Leak on roof of An Grianán Theatre
STEPS are being taken to rectify a leak issue in the roof of An Grianán Theatre in Letterkenny. The Director, Ms Patricia McBride, has confirmed there has been a problem but stressed there is no health and safety issue at present.