Investigations ongoing following single-vehicle collision in Letterkenny 


By Dionne Meehan  INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing following a single-vehicle road traffic collision in Letterkenny last night. The collision occurred at Tullygay shortly after 8pm. Advertisement The occupants of the car, a man in his 40s and a woman in her late teens, were taken to Lettekenny University Hospital for assessment. A garda spokesperson said: “Investigations […]


One arrested for dangerous driving in Rathmullan 


By Dionne Meehan GARDAÍ in Milford arrested one driver in connection with dangerous driving in Rathmullan last night. This comes as gardaí received reports of a number of cars involved in dangerous driving in the area. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí arrested one driver in connection with the incidents and their car was seized […]


Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday morning, September 24


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Anne Buggy (née Lydon), Ballyshannon and Galway -Yvonne MURPHY (née McGettigan) Templetown, Carlingford, Louth / Kilmacrennan Advertisement -Sophia Meehan (née Sweeney) Fanaghan, Inver -Joe Hannigan, 608 Killea, Carrigans -Robert Jenkins, Mondooey, Manorcunningham –Hugh Mc Cahill, Church Street, Ramelton – Shelia O’Donnell, Dublin and Dungloe – John McNulty, Mayo […]


Gardaí issue appeal for missing Letterkenny teenager


GARDAÍ are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 16-year-old Gary Morrison, who is missing from Letterkenny. The teen is missing since Sunday, September 22 and was last seen at approximately 12.30pm in St Johnston. A garda spokesperson said: “Gary is described as being approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall with a thin […]


Funeral of Ryan Chan: Mourners are asked to pray for family 


By Dionne Meehan  MOURNERS at the funeral of Letterkenny man Ryan Chan were asked to keep his partner Megan and their two children in their thoughts at this sad time. Fr Eamonn Kelly, the celebrant at this morning’s Funeral Mass spoke of the sadness within the community since Ryan’s untimely passing in Albufeira, Portugal earlier […]


Pringle will run for re-election in upcoming general election


Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, has confirmed that he will run for re-election in the upcoming general election. Deputy Pringle said: “As an independent, I’ve always put people first, not party. I’m for real change that will put Donegal people and people around the country at the centre of Government thinking. That’s what’s been […]


Council to chop down ancient oak despite residents’ pleas


by Dionne Meehan DONEGAL County Council has confirmed it is forging ahead with plans to chop down a 90-year-old Sessile Oak tree in Ballyraine, despite residents’ desperate pleas. The tree, located between the entrances to Ballyraine Park and Orchard Grove, is due to be removed to make way for a new cycle path, which is part of […]


Ryan Chan to be laid to rest today 


by Kate Heaney THE funeral takes place in Letterkenny today of Ryan Chan, who was found dead in a police cell in Albufeira earlier this month. Mr Chan’s remains were repatriated from Portugal with the assistance of the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust after his body was discovered in a police cell on September 11. Advertisement The […]


Weather: Dry but cloudy day ahead


TODAY will be largely dry but cloudy with limited bright or sunny spells. Some well scattered showers will occur, mainly across the northwest. Highest temperatures of 14 to 16 degrees in light to moderate north to northwest breezes. Advertisement Tonight will be clear with some showery rain feeding into parts of the northwest overnight. Some […]