By Dionne Meehan STAFF working in Carbury’s XL, Rathmullan, were left badly shaken after they were threatened by a youth wielding a knife on Thursday night. At approximately 7pm, Gardaí said one male entered the premises armed with a knife and threatened staff. Advertisement “No one was injured during the incident. He left the scene […]
Danu Young Women’s Choir successful in New York
By Dionne Meehan A DONEGAL-based choir were crowned the highest scoring chorus and the only chorus to receive a ‘superior’ rating at The Barbershop Harmony Society’s Midwinter Junior Chorus Festival in New York. When Douglas Carnes moved to Donegal with his wife three years ago, he noticed there was no space for young women to […]
Georgia drama group come to Donegal to learn local accent
by Kate Heaney A TROUPE of American actors who will perform Brian Friel’s Dancing at Lughnasa in Georgia next month made a special trip across the Atlantic to Donegal to perfect their accents for the performance. The group of performing arts students are from LaGrange College in Georgia where they enjoy a thriving theatre programme, […]
Donegal County Council is urging members of the public to take extra care as Storm Isha approaches
A Status Red Wind Warning was issued by Met Éireann this morning and will be in effect in Donegal from 9pm this evening until 1am Monday morning, Storm Isha will bring “very strong southwest winds with severe and damaging gusts” according to Met Éireann creating a risk of large waves along coastal paths, loose debris […]
Red wind warning issued for Donegal
MET Éireann has issued a red wind warning for Donegal due to come into effect this evening. In a statement, Met Éireann say storm Isha will bring extremely “strong” and “gusty” winds with “severe” and “destructive” gusts. This weather warning is valid from 9pm this evening and it will remain in place until Monday, January […]
Confusion over which body is responsible for checking fire hydrants
by Kate Heaney THERE is confusion over which body is responsible for checking fire hydrants in Donegal are fit for purpose, it emerged at this week’s meeting of the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District meeting. Cllr Gerry McMonagle raised the motion calling for an immediate inspection of all fire hydrants in the district to ensure they were operational. Advertisement Welcoming Fire […]
Locals voice their opinions on old Letterkenny courthouse
By Dionne Meehan LOCALS were invited to voice their opinions on the future of the former Letterkenny Courthouse at a drop-in event held in the town this week. Invited by Donegal County Council, the public had the chance to get involved in developing the future plans for the old courthouse on Justice Walsh Road, as […]
Garda watchdog received 45 complaints from Donegal Division
by Louise Doyle THE Garda watchdog received 45 complaints from Donegal Division in 2023. Figures provided to the Donegal News from the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) reveal of the 45 complaints, 25 were admissible and 19 remain open. Advertisement We asked for a breakdown of the nature of complaints, such as neglect of duty, non-fatal offences […]
Significant strides made in campaign to stop evictions
by Louise Doyle A CAMPAIGN to stop 19 families being evicted from their homes in Letterkenny has made significant progress. Families of the Forest Ballymacool were dealt a devastating blow in October when they served eviction notices. The families were informed their homes were being put up for sale by their landlord, a move that would leave them homeless. […]
Hope for counselling services which provide vital support for the county
BY JEROME HUGHES AFTER a collaborative cross-community campaign and much criticism, there is optimism for the retention of counselling services for children and adolescents in Donegal. A crunch meeting between the Child and Family Agency, Tusla and Advertisement took place on Tuesday in a bid to maintain the vital services. A statement issued by Tusla […]