INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing following a fire at a property in East Donegal last night. Gardaí and emergency services attended a fire that occurred at a property in the Lettergull area at approximately 11pm last night. No injuries have been reported at this time. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: “The scene has been preserved and a […]
Weather: Dry and sunny day ahead
Today, showers will clear quickly as drier and sunnier weather follows. It will continue dry and mostly fine for the afternoon and evening. Highest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees in moderate northwest winds. Advertisement Tonight it will be cold with clear spells and patchy cloud. There’ll be a widespread frost along with some icy […]
Deaths in Donegal, Friday, March 14
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Samuel James Russel, Letterkenny Delia Pender, Ballyshannon Advertisement Veronica Doohan, Falcarragh Angela Cassidy, Ballyshannon Fred Aicken, Dunfanaghy Ursula McGlinchey, Letterkenny Anne McGovern, Ballyshannon Dr Liam Bannan, Letterkenny Jenna Shovlin, Portnoo Samuel James Russel, Letterkenny The death has occurred of Samuel James Russell, Dromore, Letterkenny. Mr Russel passed […]
Traffic lights for Oatfield junction
PLANS are in the pipeline to replace the existing Oatfield mini-roundabout at the Ramelton Road-De Valera Road junction with traffic lights, it has emerged. What will be a revelation to many came to light this week in a written response to a question tabled by Cllr. Jimmy Kavanagh who had called on the local council […]
Speeding traffic: a case of ‘Ramelton roulette’
By Chris Ashmore IT’S not a case of Russian roulette – it’s a case of Ramelton roulette, a local councillor has claimed in relation to speeding traffic in the town. Cllr. Declan Meehan’s comment came during a council discussion on road safety-related issues in the Bridgend area of the town, and in particular the failure […]
Little Angels: Councillors are confident of resolution
By Chris Ashmore CAUTIOUS optimism has been expressed that a shortage of places at Little Angels School in Letterkenny can be resolved before pupils move into the new state-of-the-art new school. In recent weeks, it has emerged that up to nine pupils could be without a place at the brand new facility, which has been […]
Local councillors to seek meeting with Gardaí over growing use of e-scooters
LETTERKENNY-MILFORD Municipal District Council is to seek a meeting with An Garda Síochana regarding the increasing use of e-scooters in Letterkenny and issues that have arisen. The March meeting of the local authority held on Tuesday heard that there are major concerns regarding safety, notably for pedestrians, as a result of the number of e-scooters […]
Five years on: Donegal Coroner believes lockdown continues to have an impact
by Louise Doyle DONEGAL Coroner Dr Denis McCauley has said he believes lockdown during the Covid-19 pandemic continues to have psychological effects on many people. The Stranorlar GP was making his comments as this month marks five years since the outbreak of the pandemic. Advertisement Dr McCauley praised the success of the vaccination programme but said the impact of long-Covid can […]
Eamon McGee to open up on his addiction struggles
FORMER Donegal defender Eamon McGee will open up about his struggles with addiction in a searingly honest television programme to air tonight. McGee is the focus of the last programme in the current Laochra Gael series TG4 and it promises to be one of the best yet with searing honesty and expression about his time in a Donegal […]
Gardaí ramping up checkpoints on Bank Holiday weekend
GARDAÍ will be ramping up high visibility checkpoints across Donegal Division this St Patrick’s Bank Holiday weekend. They are urging motorists to drive safely, reminding them that 11 per cent of driving collisions happen the morning after a night out. A garda spokesperson said: “Plan ahead if you intend to go socialising over the weekend. […]