A COURT has heard that a man accused of leading a pub crawl of intimidation to issue warnings about drugs in Dungiven, is suspected to have been involved an attack in Lifford earlier this year. Charles Dooher, who is in his 20s, was left with life-threatening injuries after being attacked at his home on Coneyburrow […]
Emergency services respond to collision in Newmills
GARDAÍ and emergency services are currently at the scene of a collision at Newmills, Letterkenny. A garda spokesperson said: “As this incident is ongoing, there is no further information at this time.”
Motorists warned of traffic tailbacks on dual carriageway
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by Louise Doyle MOTORISTS are being urged to leave extra time for their journey if travelling on the inbound lane of the dual carriageway in Letterkenny this evening as maintenance works continue. There were long tailbacks on Tuesday evening and yesterday as Donegal County Council carried out essential maintenance works on the N13 Dual Carriageway between the Dry […]
‘The system is broken’
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By Róise Collins A much-needed childcare facility in the east of the county remains stalled more than 14 months after its planning permission was appealed to An Bord Pleanála, despite a growing childcare crisis in Donegal. The planned crèche, earmarked for the former River Club nightclub at Cloughfin, Castlefin, would cater for more than 100 […]
Weather: Mostly cloudy day with mix of rain and drizzle
TODAY will be mostly cloudy, with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Temperatures will feel mild, with highs of 16 to 18 degrees. Tonight will be mostly cloudy, with the chance of some rain and drizzle for a time. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 11 to 13 degrees in moderate to fresh winds, generally decreasing light to […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, September 18
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Ivan Walker, Dunkineely Derek Row, Kildare, Derry, Sligo and Donegal Advertisement Ellen Robinson, Dunfanaghy and Antrim Elizabeth McGinley, Cavan and Dunkineely Kathleen Doherty, Laghey Dan Greene, Loughanure Majella Duffy, Glengad Joan McGee, Carrigans Kevin Francis DeBurca, Killybegs and London Ivan Walker, Dunkineely The death has occurred of […]
€7 million allocated to transform the Old Letterkenny Courthouse
DONEGAL County Council has been allocated €7 million to transform the old Letterkenny Courthouse into a multi-functional education, entertainment and culture centre. The allocation is part of a €90 million funding packing announced by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne under THRIVE – the Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme. Welcoming the announcement, […]
Weather: Largely dry but cloudy morning
TODAY will be largely dry but cloudy this morning with rain clearing north-eastwards and isolated showers following with limited sunny spells. This afternoon will be drier and brighter with sunny spells. It will be very breezy with fresh and gusty winds, strong or near gale force near northern coasts. Advertisement Highest temperatures of 15 to […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday, September 17
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Dan Greene, Loughanure Majella Duffy, Glengad Advertisement Joan McGee, Carrigans Seamus McBride, Raphoe Mary Maureen Anderson, Lifford Eileen Williamson, Letterkenny Kevin Francis DeBurca, Killybegs and London Dan Greene, Loughanure The death has occurred of Dan Greene, Loughanure. Mr Greene passed away in The Lakehouse Nursing Home Portnablagh […]
Yellow weather warning in place for Donegal
A YELLOW rain warning is in place for Donegal. The weather warning will remain in place until 5am tomorrow morning, Wednesday, September 17. Throughout the day there will be heavy spells of blustery rain. Advertisement Possible impacts of this weather will include difficult travelling conditions, poor visibility and localised flooding.