by Louise Doyle A MAJOR policing operation during Donegal International Rally at the weekend saw a number of arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and speeding. The Garda Air Support was deployed, and increased checkpoints, high-visibility patrols and extra marked and unmarked garda vehicles were also in place to ensure zero tolerance of illegal activity during the hugely popular […]
Weather: Dry day with a mix of cloud and sunny spells
TODAY, there will be a lot of dry weather with a mix of cloud and some sunny spells and just a few showers. Cloud will thicken through the day, with some outbreaks of rain and drizzle starting to move in towards nightfall, accompanied by some hill and coastal mist and fog. Highest temperatures of 16 […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday, June 23
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Kathleen O’Donnell, Portsalon and Letterkenny Rosaline McCauley, Castlefinn Advertisement Sally Dempsey, Dublin and Letterkenny Michael J Bonner, Greencastle Hugh Gormley, Raphoe Kathleen O’Donnell, Portsalon and Letterkenny The death has occurred of Kathleen O’Donnell (née Shiels), Portsalon, Fanad and formerly of Ard O’Donnell, Letterkenny. Ms O’Donnell passed away […]
Submissions invited for Cathedral Quarter Literary Festival event
THE Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter Literary Festival has announced that its 2025 non-fiction competition is now open for submissions. A huge response is expected this year as the competition has become increasingly popular in recent years. Spokesperson for the Cathedral Quarter group, Donnan Harvey, said the Literary Festival is now really taking off from what were […]
Concert raises more than €7,500 for Donegal Domestic Violence Services
AN Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Councillor Niamh Kennedy presented a cheque of €7,525 to Dr. Marie Hainsworth, CEO of Donegal Domestic Violence Services, the proceeds of a special concert with Moya Brennan, Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh and guests. The concert took place in An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny, on Good Friday, April 18. The guest performers on the night included […]
Harps legend Jim Sheridan celebrated in words of a poem
By Paddy Walsh THEY lined the wall up in traditional formation. And there at the centre of it, the big man – even Jimmy Kelly wouldn’t have got by him in his playing days. Advertisement But they weren’t there as shot stoppers on this occasion – instead the phone cameras were capturing the moment as Colm […]
Parenting: Introduction of phone ban for primary schools can only be a good thing
IN guidance issued last Friday, all primary schools will implement new policies that ban the use of, and access to, smartphones during the school day. The direction to schools comes as part of national guidance on phone use issued by Helen McEntee, Minister for Education. Having three kids in primary school myself, I fully support this […]
Fine for woman who put LUH staff in fear
A WOMAN who put staff in the emergency department of Letterkenny University Hospital in a state of fear has been fined. Letterkenny District Court this week heard how on April 25 last at 11.48pm Patricia Gallagher (56) attended LUH with minor injuries. However, while there, Gallagher, with an address of Avondale House, 11 St Eunan’s Court, Letterkenny, began causing […]
Breaking: Young boy hospitalised after being struck by a car in Ramelton
By Dionne Meehan A YOUNG boy has been taken to Letterkenny University Hospital after he was struck by a car in Ramelton. Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of the collision which took place on Chapel Road in the town earlier this evening. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: “The pedestrian, a male […]
Road closure following collision in Ramelton
By Dionne Meehan EMERGENCY services are currently at the scene of a road traffic collision in Ramelton. The Tank Road is closed from the Main Street as far as the Cup and Saucer. Diversions are in place. Advertisement Gardaí have urged motorists to use an alternative route. More to follow.