A FORMER Donegal schoolteacher charged with 110 child sex offences is facing an additional 21 charges. The man, aged in his 80s, appeared before Letterkenny District Court on Monday. The man, who cannot be named at this time, sat in the body of the courtroom as five of his alleged victims sat opposite during Monday’s brief hearing. […]
€280,000 allocated to Donegal buildings under Historic Structure Fund
TWO Donegal buildings have been allocated a total of €280,000 for their repair and protection under this year’s Historic Structure Fund (HSF). Former Warehouse, The Mall in Ramelton is receiving €150,000 for roof repairs and a rainwater system, while the former Prior Endowed School in Lifford has been allocated €130,000 for envelope repairs, renewal and […]
Letterkenny Chamber rules out alternative Easter event
By Dionne Meehan AFTER the cancellation of this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Letterkenny, an alternative Easter event has this week been deemed “not feasible”. The difficult decision to cancel this year’s parade was made by the newly elected Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce President, Jimmy Stafford, after a serious road traffic collision claimed the life […]
Parents of Ronan Wilson speak of heartache ahead of his birthday
By Dionne Meehan THE parents of Ronan Wilson, the Tyrone child who died in a hit and run incident in Bundoran in 2023, say the installation of new speed ramps on the road where he lost his life is too little too late. Dean and Emma Wilson say Donegal County Council should have had safety […]
LUH described as ‘poor cousin of the western region’ at HSE meeting
By Róise Collins THERE are growing concerns about the lengthy waiting times for patients at Letterkenny University Hospital. During Tuesday’s meeting of the Regional Health Forum West, Donegal councillor Declan Meehan highlighted significant discrepancies when compared to other hospitals in the region. Advertisement According to figures provided to Cllr Meehan, urgent patients waiting for haematology […]
Weather: Cloudy and breezy today with persistent rain
TODAY will be cloudy and breezy with further patchy outbreaks of light rain and drizzle. More persistent rain will develop in the early afternoon, becoming widespread by the evening. Highest temperatures of 10 to 14 degrees with moderate to fresh and gusty winds, strong at times in coastal areas. Advertisement Tonight, scattered showers will turn […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, March 27
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Alice McDaid, Newtowncunningham Jacqueline Devenney, St Johnston Advertisement John Paul Mc Gill, Ardara Brian Grieve, Kildare, Dublin and Letterkenny Alice McDaid, Newtowncunningham The death has occurred of Alice McDaid (née Breen), Killyverry, Newtowncunningham. Ms McDaid passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital on Wednesday, March 25. Deeply […]
Don’t be an idiot – Rock out with Green Day classic
Whether you’re a die hard Green Day fan or just looking for a brilliant night of entertainment, you’ll want to get yourself to the Balor Theatre from April 9 -13 for the Butt Drama Circle’s production of the rock musical ‘American Idiot’. Excitement is now mounting as they enter the final weeks of rehearsals before exploding […]
Calls for historic plaque to be erected at Aura
By Chris Ashmore THE Board of Management of the Aura Leisure Centre has agreed that the plaque from the old swimming pool should be erected at the centre. This follows representations by Cathaoirleach of the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District, Cllr. Gerry McMonagle and Cllr. Tómas Sean Devine. Advertisement The old plaque has been stored in the […]
Letterkenny man handed suspended sentence and four-year driving ban
A MAN who had five drink driving offences against him has been handed a six-month suspended prison sentence. Martin Harkin, with an address at 2a Ard Crannagh House, Letterkenny, was also banned from driving for four years when he appeared at Falcarragh District Court on Wednesday. The charges related to incidents at various locations in […]