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Call for temporary traffic lights to ease traffic congestion on Ramelton Road
A motion from Cllr John O’Donnell calling on the council to alleviate traffic problems at Ramelton Road and at Arena 7 in Letterkenny, led to a call for temporary traffic lights to be installed on the two roundabouts in that area. “There are an awful lot of people travelling from the Fanad area and the […]
Clannad to receive Freedom of Donegal at council reception
THE internationally renowned, award winning group Clannad will receive the Freedom of Donegal at a special reception given by Donegal County Council tomorrow at 3 pm. They will be presented with a County Badge and Scroll by Cathaoirleach Cllr Martin Harley. During the reception, CEO John McLaughlin will speak about the award while tributes will be also […]
‘Oldtown terrorist making our lives hell’
BY JEROME HUGHES A GROUP of residents living in the Oldtown area of Letterkenny claim they are being terrorised by one of their neighbours and that “someone will end up dead” unless their concerns are addressed by gardaí and Donegal County Council. Amid genuine fear over possible reprisals, most of the residents have spoken to […]
Investigations are ongoing after a child was hit by a car in Donegal Town
INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing after a child was hit by a car in Donegal Town. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of road traffic collision between a pedestrian and car on Upper Main Street, Donegal Town, today, Wednesday, May 15. The incident occurred at approximately 2pm. Advertisement A child has been taken to Letterkenny University Hospital […]
Letterkenny University Hospital warns of possible delays this weekend
LETTERKENNY University Hospital has warned of possible delays this weekend as “necessary upgrades” are carried out to the ICT system that manages patient activity in the hospital. This upgrade will improve links with LUH and other hospitals and community services in the region. “It is expected that some delays will arise for patients at our […]
Fundraiser in memory of young Manor man a huge success
By Dionne Meehan A MEMORIAL fundraiser set up to mark the first anniversary of a young man from Manorcunningham saw hundreds gather to show their support. P.J. McGinty was just 19-years-old when he passed away last April. Advertisement Remembered as a loveable, outgoing lad with a heart of gold, P.J.’s family planned some very special […]
New single for Boy M5 a nod to late bandmate
by Louise Doyle A NEW single by Donegal band Boy M5 looks to the future while giving a nod to the memory of its much loved bassist Paul Mooney, who lost his life in a car collision in December. Paul, aged 30, died just days before Christmas on December 18. Advertisement His tragic and sudden […]
Twenty-one per cent of reported hate crimes last year happened in north western garda region
by Louise Doyle THE North Western garda region, which includes Donegal, saw 21 per cent of reported hate crimes and hate-related incidents last year. An Garda Síochána said some 651 hate crimes and hate-related (non-crime) incidents were recorded in 2023, up from 582 (21 per cent) in 2022. Advertisement These include 548 hate crimes and 103 […]
Construction contract for 21 new social houses for Letterkenny
DONEGAL County Council signed a contract with builders Mc Hugh Brothers Ltd of Ballybofey for the construction of 21 social houses at Windyhall in Letterkenny under a turnkey scheme last week. The scheme comprises 12 one-bedroom apartments, one two-bedroom apartment and eight three-bedroom apartments. According to a spokesperson for Donegal County Council the development will […]