The woman who died in Friday night’s road traffic collision outside Letterkenny has been named. Layla Hussein Ali (22) who is originally from Somalia, died after she was struck by a vehicle on the main Letterkenny to Kilmacrennan road at Illistrin. It’s understood the deceased had been living in Donegal since last March. Family relatives […]
Aontú representative ‘shellshocked’ at reports that residential unit to close
Donegal Aontú representative Mary T Sweeney says she is absolutely shellshocked at reports that the Supervised Residential Unit (SRU) in Carndonagh is to close. The unit, housed in an old convent, provides residential and outreach services for patients experiencing mental health difficulties. “I am absolutely shellshocked to hear that this service is allegedly being shut […]
Gardaí appeal for public’s help in tracing missing Donegal teenager
Gardaí in Donegal are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 16-year-old Patrick Potter who is reported missing from Burnfoot since Friday last, January 5. Patrick was last seen shortly after 1pm on Friday afternoon. Patrick is described as being 5 foot 3 inches in height with a slim build. He has brown […]
Three call-outs for Arranmore RNLI in busy week
It’s been a busy start to the new year for the Arranmore RNLI all weather lifeboat crew who had three call-outs in the first days of 2024. All three calls sought assistance for medical evacuations from the island. The first call out was on Tuesday morning, January 2 at 11.09am to transfer a patient to […]
Flag erected on Fahan mountain by Buncrana Palestinian Support Group
MEMBERS of the Buncrana Palestinian Support Group marked the beginning of the New Year by erecting a Palestinian flag to the cross on Fahan mountain on New Year’s Day. They say that raising the flag at the Fahan cross symbolises their determination to transform the political realities of their Palestinian sisters and brothers. Advertisement […]
Ruby McCloy – the Ramelton woman for whom Mulroy will always be home
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By Diarmaid Doherty Ruby McCloy still remembers looking out the window of her Mulroy family home and seeing the strange car, with three young men inside, pulling into the street outside. Little did the 18 year old Ruby McElhinney realise, but her visitors were on a mission. Advertisement “There weren’t many people with cars back […]
Tea party held to mark John’s heart transplant anniversary
Work colleagues in the Radiology Department at Letterkenny University Hospital held a charity tea party to celebrate a wonderful milestone before Christmas. Staff member John Peoples underwent a heart transplant 21 years ago – and to mark the anniversary, he was joined by family members and colleagues at a special event organised by Annamarie Brogan […]
Thunderstorms forecast for Donegal as more homes left without power
By Diarmaid Doherty Heavy winds have caused further power outages in Donegal today with homes and businesses in the Glenties/Ardara area affected. There has been thunder and lightning in parts of the county this morning and a new weather warning for thunderstorms is in place until 9pm tonight. Hail showers have also hit different areas […]
Pat the Cope to decide over Christmas on possible political return
By Diarmaid Doherty Veteran Fianna Fáil member Pat the Cope Gallagher has said he will take time over the Christmas and New Year holidays to consider a possible return to the political stage. The former TD who lost his seat in the 2020 General Election, said he considers it a great honour at this stage […]
Sadness in Fanad following death of much-loved John Carr
THERE is sadness in Fanad and beyond today with news of the death of one of the peninsula’s best known residents, John Carr. John, from Glinsk, Fanad, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, surrounded by his loving family. A kind and caring neighbour and friend, John was very well known and worked for many […]