A GRANT of planning sought to build eight two-bed apartments at a site on College Farm Road in Letterkenny has been withdrawn by the developer PJ McDermott. A number of residents in the area had lodged objections to the Burt based developer’s plans, citing the fact the proposal was too dense by comparison to other […]
Creeslough investigation: Gardaí say 1350 lines of enquiry actioned
GARDAÍ have confirmed that in excess of 1350 lines of enquiry have been actioned and in excess of 900 statements have been taken as investigations continue into last year’s tragedy in Creeslough. In a statement issued on Thursday, An Garda Síochana said they continue to work diligently and as expeditiously as possible, in the circumstances, […]
Buncrana man’s portrait expected to make €17million
A PAINTING of a Buncrana-born businessman by the late artist Lucian Freud, goes to auction next month with an estimated price of €17 million. Developer Pat Doherty acknowledges his portrait entitled ‘Donegal Man’ is not pretty. It is one of three of Freud’s works owned by the businessman who sat for some 600 hours to […]
Delight for farmers as slurry deadline extended
By Dionne Meehan THERE is relief for farmers following confirmation that the slurry deadline has been extended for another week. The deadline has been extended from Sunday, October 8 to Saturday, October 14. Advertisement Welcoming the extension, Councillor Donal ‘Mandy’ Kelly said it is “great news”. “This is great news for farmers as the weather […]
Trolley figures are a “high risk event” – INMO
by Louise Doyle THE Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation is calling for “urgent talks” to address mounting pressures in hospitals amid latest trolley figures posing a “high risk event”. The organisation has said each hospital group and the HSE must “outline immediately” what they are doing to reduce significant pressures in what it has described as “intolerable environments”. Advertisement The […]
Lifford girl is finalist in Junior Eurovision 2023 this weekend
by Louise Doyle THE mother of a Lifford girl who is a finalist in Junior Eurovision 2023 has spoken of her pride in her daughter. Jessica McKean (10) is one three finalists hoping to fly the flag to represent Ireland in France on November 26. Advertisement But, just one more hurdle stands in Jessica’s way of performing in […]
Letterkenny Tidy Towns to launch new sustainability initiative
LETTERKENNY Tidy Towns is encouraging the local community to embrace their power to effect change through the ‘Power of One’ initiative. The initiative will be launched with a specially created video on Wednesday, October 11 at 7pm in the Station House Hotel, as part of their Sustainable Community LK event. The ‘Power of One’ initiative […]
Gardaí renew appeal for missing teen from Burnfoot
Gardaí are renewing their appeal and seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 14-year-old Stephen Boyle who is reported missing from Burnfoot, Co. Donegal since August 22, 2023. Stephen is described as approximately 5’6 in height, of medium build with light brown hair and blue eyes. It is unknown what Stephen was wearing […]
Missing teen located safe and well
Richard Ogbebor, 14 years, who was reported missing from Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, since Monday, October 2, 2023, has been located safe and well. Gardaí would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance.
Gardaí issue appeal for missing teen from Letterkenny
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabout of 14-year-old Richard Ogbebor who is reported missing from his home in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, since Monday, October 2 at approximately 9am. Richard was last seen on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at 10pm. Richard is described as being 6 foot in height with a slim […]