By Dionne Meehan A MAN (20s) has been arrested following a number of attempted criminal damage and arson incidents in St Johnston. These incidents occurred last night, Wednesday, August 28. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: “At approximately 9.45pm last night, Wednesday Gardaí received reports of criminal damage to a property in St. Johnston, Co. Donegal. […]
Painting by Letterkenny schoolgirl features in major Tokyo exhibition
WORK by a talented art student at Loreto Letterkenny was one of four Irish paintings exhibited at the recent International High School Arts Festival in Tokyo. ‘Man to Machine’, by Weronika Jarosinska (16), scooped a second place prize of €1,000 in the prestigious Texaco Art Competition earlier this year. Sponsored by the International Foundation for […]
Man to appear in court following fatal Inver crash at the weekend
A MAN (50s) is due to appear before Letterkenny District Court this morning charged in connection with a crash in Donegal at the weekend, in which a woman in her 80s died. The woman had been receiving treatment at Sligo University Hospital but passed away from her injuries yesterday, Wednesday, August 29. She was one […]
Long delays for physio patients
by Louise Doyle CONCERN has emerged that physiotherapy patients will face up to one year for an appointment, as the Letterkenny department is working 60 per cent below staffing capacity. A letter by a senior manager to GPs, seen by the Donegal News, outlines the bleak position for patients and staff within the department. Full story in today’s edition […]
Popular Aldi product recalled
THE below batches of Comeragh still and sparkling water products are being recalled due to the possible presence of visible particles. This is due to potential damage in the filtration system within the water bottling facility. Only bottles labelled as “Bottled at source from CW2” (see label below) are implicated. Advertisement Recall notices will be […]
Sunny spells but light rain to stay
THIS morning we will see some sunny spells throughout the county. Later, there will be scattered showers which will become isolated in the afternoon. Highest temperatures of 15 to 18 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be largely dry with clear spells. Lowest temperatures of 9 or 10 degrees with light breezes.
Father pays touching tribute to Kian ahead of his funeral today
by Louise Doyle THE father of the teenager who lost his life in a double fatality collision in Donegal at the weekend has paid a touching tribute to him ahead of his funeral this morning. Kian Dawson-Kirk (16) was fatally injured in a single-vehicle collision at Cross, Quigley’s Point, on Saturday, August 24 at 11.15pm. Advertisement The collision also […]
Deaths in Donegal – Thursday, August 29
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Ann Mc Glinchey, Newtowncunningham – Plunkett Duffy, Fahan Advertisement – Madge Duffy, Derryconnor, Gortahork – Ciaran (Dougie) Dougan, Derry and Buncrana – Elizabeth Cave, Donegal Town – Patricia (Pettie) Mc Laughlin, Ramelton – Pat McClean, Malin – Walter Barclay, Convoy Ann Mc Glinchey, Newtowncunningham The death has occurred of […]
Woman (80s) dies following weekend collision in Inver
A WOMAN (80s) who sustained serious injuries in a collision on Sunday has passed away. The woman had been receiving treatment at Sligo University Hospital but passed away from her injuries earlier today. Meanwhile, a man in his 50s has been arrested and charged by gardaí. Advertisement He is due to appear before Letterkenny District Court tomorrow […]
Funeral takes place Mary Rose Dullaghan
THE funeral took place in Glenswilly this morning of much-loved local resident, Mary Rose Dullaghan, Cashelreagh, Newmills. Mary Rose – or Mosie as she was known to so many – lost her brave battle with illness when she passed away in Donegal Hospice late on Sunday night. A member of the Kelly family, Mary Rose had […]