By Dionne Meehan A DONEGAL man, whose leg was crushed by rubble during the Creeslough explosion in 2022, will mark a remarkable recovery by running a marathon for charity this weekend. Dylan McGee was one of the eight people hospitalised following the tragic explosion that claimed the lives of ten people on October 7, 2022. […]
An Post continuing to seek contractor for local Post Office
by Louise Doyle AN Post has said it is continuing to look for a contractor to take on the running of the post office in Rathmullan following its closure last week. The post office on the Main Street has shut its doors after 53 years of service, as its owners Bernadette and John Kelly have retired. […]
Woman banned from road caught driving
A WOMAN banned from the road for drink driving has appeared before Letterkenny District Court after being detected driving while disqualified. The court heard gardaí were on patrol at Ballykeeran on January 10, 2024 when they stopped a BMW being driven by Michelle Gildea (50), of 17 Lennon View, Kilmacrennan. A demand was made for Gildea’s driving licence […]
Trainee mechanic avoids being disqualified
A TRAINEE mechanic detected spinning his rear wheel tyres during the Donegal rally has avoided being disqualified. Josh Grimes (21), of Mount Rivers, Rylane, Cork, was charged with driving with speed at Lisnaree, Convoy, on June 19, 2023. Sergeant Maurice Doyle told Letterkenny District Court that on the day in question the defendant was observed driving […]
Donegal County Council to host jobs fair in London
A NUMBER of Donegal based businesses are set to take part in the Donegal Jobs Fair at the London Irish Centre in Camden, London next month. Aiming to promote jobs and career opportunities across several sectors including Tech, Engineering, Construction, Maritime and Healthcare, the fair will take place on May 16 from 5pm and will specifically […]
Ukrainian man pleads guilty to theft from Letterkenny pharmacy
A UKRAINIAN man pleaded guilty to the theft of aftershave and perfume totalling more than €500 from a Letterkenny pharmacy. Yurii Hnatiuk (34), 3 Cnoc Ard Apartments, Letterkenny, pleaded guilty to the offences on Monday. The court heard how on February 3, 2024 at Magees, Letterkenny, he stole perfume to the value of €250. Advertisement On January […]
102 patients failed to attend outpatient appointment at LUH
by Louise Doyle MORE than 100 patients did not attend their outpatient appointment at Letterkenny University Hospital in the week beginning April 8. A photograph taken of a board in the Outpatients Department shows 102 patients did not turn up for their appointment. Advertisement Failing to cancel an outpatient appointment means that another patient who […]
First set of traffic lights installed in Ramelton
By Dionne Meehan THE FIRST set of traffic lights has been installed in Ramelton in a bid to heighten the safety of the community. This installation is part of the €900,000 Safe Routes to School programme. Advertisement Welcoming the work this week, Cllr Pauric McGarvey said the aim of the lights is to reduce the […]
Allen Wylie Memorial Vintage Tractor Run to take place in May
THE Allen Wylie Memorial Vintage Tractor Run is set to take place on Saturday, May 11. Registration on the day will take place at 10am behind the Clanree Hotel in Letterkenny followed by a charity auction at 11.30am. The annual Tractor Run will then get underway at 12.30pm. Advertisement Entry is €20 with all monies […]
Gardaí urge all motorists to support ‘Slow Down Day’
An Garda Síochána is calling on all motorists to support this tomorrow’s 24hr nationwide operation targeting speed, known as ‘Slow Down Day’ to make Irish roads safer for all road users. The aim of the operation, which is supported by the Road Safety Authority (RSA), is to promote safer driving behaviour among motorists and to […]