CCTV being examined after car is damaged


CCTV from businesses in the Letterkenny area is being examined by gardaí after a boy was filmed deliberately damaging a parked car. Gardaí in Letterkenny are investigating the incident of criminal damage, which occurred on Tuesday, December 12 at 7.30pm at Main Street. Gardaí say a car was parked at that location and a boy who […]


Green light for much needed housing in west Donegal


by Louise Doyle TWENTY per cent of a housing development in west Donegal granted the go-ahead for construction is to be occupied by persons with a ‘reasonable fluency in the Irish language’. Applicant Axis Construction Limited has been granted planning permission from Donegal County Council for the construction of the development at Cnoc na gCaorach, Dungloe. Advertisement […]


Covid-19 surge gives vaccination drive a boost


by Jerome Hughes A SURGE in Covid cases is being linked to a significant turnout for booster vaccines following the opening of a ‘pop-up’ clinic in Letterkenny on Tuesday. Nurses told the Donegal News that, despite the facility being open for only two hours in the afternoon at St. Conal’s, there was a consistent and […]


Poster campaign to tackle vacant and derelict properties


by Kate Heaney DONEGAL County Council has begun the long-awaited process of trying to bring vacant or derelict properties in the centre of Letterkenny Town back into use. This week signs appeared on a number of vacant/derelict properties at Lower Main Street, posted by the Council, appealing for information from the public as to who […]


Moderate Weather Warning for Wind for Donegal


Met Éireann have issued a yellow wind warning for Donegal. They have warned that Northwest winds will be very strong and gusty. “High waves are also expected,” they said. Advertisement They have warned that potential impacts may include wave overtopping, displaced debris and loose objects, and difficult driving and cycling conditions. This weather warning will […]


House ransacked and burgled


A PLAYSTATION and television were among items stolen in a burglary in Letterkenny. Gardaí are investigating the burglary, which occurred at Windmill View, Glencar, on Monday, December 11 between 6pm and 11pm. The glass on the back door was smashed and entry was gained. The house was ransacked. A Playstation 4, a 50 inch Bush […]


Judge warns money muling will bring a conviction


A JUDGE has issued a warning that anyone who comes before him on a charge of money muling will be handed down a conviction. Judge Alan Mitchell made his comments at Monday’s sitting of Letterkenny District Court during a brief mention of a case which he adjourned for three months. A money mule is a person who […]


Special event planned to honour Dr James McDaid


A special event to celebrate the contribution of Dr. James McDaid to the world of medicine, sport and politics will take place in Letterkenny’s Mount Errigal Hotel in January. The event takes place on Friday, January 19 and includes a four course dinner. Tickets, priced at €40, went on sale this week. It’s a night […]