THE Bealtaine Festival, Ireland’s national celebration of the arts and creativity as we age, will be bursting onto the scene in Donegal this May, offering a month-long exploration of the arts for older people. This year the theme for the Bealtaine is “Lust for Life” and with over 50 events taking place across Donegal libraries, […]
Emergency services attend three vehicle collision in Letterkenny
By Dionne Meehan GARDAÍ and emergency services are currently at the scene of a three vehicle road traffic collision on the N56 at Coolboy, Letterkenny. The collision occurred shortly before 3pm this afternoon, Friday, May 3. Advertisement No serious injuries have been reported at this time.
Motorist pleads guilty to careless driving causing serious bodily harm
A Convoy man has pleaded guilty to careless driving causing serious bodily harm to another individual. Michael Slevin, with an address at Corradoey, was arraigned at Letterkenny Circuit Court this week on the charge which relates to a collision at Chestnut Road in Ballybofey on October 26th, 2022. Defence counsel, Peter Nolan, B.L. asked that […]
Major report into risks at underage discos to be launched in Letterkenny
by Louise Doyle A MAJOR report into safety risks faced by young people at underage events locally and around the country will be launched in Letterkenny today. ‘Dancing at the Disco’ examines the dangers to children attending large scale discos on licensed premises. Advertisement It looks at the management of large crowds of children in what are environments designed […]
Increased Garda checkpoints this Bank Holiday weekend
by Louise Doyle GARDAÍ in Donegal have warned motorists they will be ramping up checkpoints this May Bank Holiday weekend. The warning comes amid a 32 per cent rise in the number of people killed on the country’s roads this year so far. Advertisement Figures from An Garda Síochána show, as of 9am on April […]
New Deputy Principal Appointed to Coláiste Chineál Eoghain Buncrana
DONEGAL Education and Training Board (ETB) has announced the appointment of Mr Dáire Ó Néill as the new Deputy Principal of Coláiste Chineál Eoghain in Buncrana. Coláiste Chineál Eoghain is one of three post-primary schools in Inishowen and one of six that teach through the medium of the Irish language under the management of Donegal ETB. Originally from Letterkenny, Dáire completed his […]
Scoil Chnoc na Naomh sweeps the boards at National Drama Festival
The All-Ireland Schools Drama Festival was held in Mullingar last week and Scoil Chnoc na Naomh, Doire Chonaire, Gortahork took home a host of prestigious awards. They won the top award ‘Scoith Léiriú na Féile’ as well as four others: Best National School, Best Gaeltacht School, Best Production of a newly written drama and also […]
Stay Safe on the Roads: Your Journey, Your Safety
DONEGAL County Council and the Donegal Road Safety Working Group urges vigilance and calls on everyone to take responsibility for safe travel this May Bank Holiday Weekend. As the May Bank Holiday approaches, the Donegal Road Safety Working Group is issuing a heartfelt appeal to all road users, urging them to exercise heightened caution during […]
Mary T Sweeney re-elected to Governing body of Aontú
A LETTERKENNY woman has been re-elected to the Governing body of Aontú for the fifth year in a row. Mary T Sweeney, who will stand for the party in the Letterkenny LEA in the upcoming local elections in June, was selected once again to serve on the party’s Ard Comhairle, its officer board. She won the […]
TV presenter Timmy Mallett spotted in Letterkenny
By Dionne Meehan WELL-KNOWN TV personality Timmy Mallett has checked into a hotel in Letterkenny for the night as he continues to cycle around Ireland and the UK for charity. Best known for presenting popular children’s programmes such as Wide Awake Club, Wacaday and Around the World in 80 Seconds, the 68-year-old is raising funds […]