ALMOST a third of all attendees at Donegal’s Sexual Assault Treatment Unit last year were under the age of 18. The annual report on the service shows 78 individuals sought out the Letterkenny facility in 2020, a 29 per-cent drop on the previous year. Twenty three of Donegal’s sex assault complainants were children under 18. […]
Owencarrow rail disaster memorial to be unveiled
A piece of a train that crashed near Creeslough almost a century ago will form part of a memorial to those killed. A commemorative stone is to be unveiled tomorrow (Wednesday) at the site of the Owencarrow viaduct where on January 30, 1925 high winds derailed two of the rail coaches. Four people were thrown […]
Cathal Magee’s delight at return of Lifford dog track
JAMES Magee only stopped at the border to catch a train to Belfast. Instead he ended up buying a pub and opening a dog track – a track that today is rated among the best in the world. After a two-year absence greyhounds are set to return to Lifford and no one is more delighted […]
Carrigans crash prompts Garda appeal for information
GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses following a crash in Carrigans yesterday evening. The single vehicle collision occurred at approximately 7.05pm. The driver of the car, a woman in her 30s, and two passengers were taken to Altnagelvin Hospital to receive treatment for their injuries. The road was closed earlier today to allow Garda Forensic Collision Investigators carry out […]
Major blaze grips Strabane
MOTORISTS are being advised to avoid the Lifford Road into Strabane as firefighters tackle a major blaze. Flames can be seen at the rear of Doherty’s Coffin Makers on the town’s Railway Road while it is understood adjoining businesses are also impacted. Early indications suggest the fire may have been started by a lightning strike. […]
Fisheries Ireland issues pink salmon alert for Donegal
DONEGAL’S angling community is being asked to report any sightings of Pacific pink salmon. The call comes after the highest numbers of the invasive species were recorded in the Drowes fishery between 2017 and 2019. Also known as ‘humpback’ salmon, pink salmon were very rare in Irish waters until 2017 and are believed to have […]
Meeting hears of need for Garda base on Arranmore
ARRANMORE’S Garda officer says a permanent base for officers should be developed on the island. Garda Richard Quigley has been appointed to Burtonport station for the next months – the first time since 2014 the west Donegal village has had a dedicated officer. His appointment comes following unrest on Arranmore over the bank holiday weekend […]
New Mayor dedicates year in office to late brother
COUNCILLOR Jimmy Kavanagh has dedicated his year as Mayor of Letterkenny to his late brother. The Fine Gael member was elected to the post at this month’s municipal district annual general meeting held in the Aura leisure centre. It is the second time in four years he has held the chain of office. Sinn Féin’s […]
Tickets to go on sale for Sea Sessions 2022
TICKETS go on sale tomorrow (Tuesday) for Sea Sessions 2022. The first acts have just been announced with Kodaline among the headliners. Lyra, Joel Corry, David Keenan and Wyvern Lingo are also confirmed. “We’ve been working really hard securing some incredible acts for next year’s festival,” said organisers. Advertisement “It’s been two long years since […]
Licence granted to Lifford Greyhound Stadium
RACING is to return to Lifford after Greyhound Racing Ireland approved the granting of a licence. The granting of the licence concludes a lengthy process whereby the Board considered a range of submissions from Lifford Greyhound Racing Club together with a detailed business plan for a three-year period. GRI Chief Executive Officer Gerard Dollard said, […]