A LETTERKENNY teenager who was detected by gardaí driving at speed endangering pedestrians has been banned from driving. Sergeant Jim Collins told Letterkenny District Court that officers were on mobile patrol on October 26, 2023 at 11.15am, when they observed a vehicle exiting a housing estate at The Grange, Glencar. Gardaí observed that the car accelerated, spinning […]
Community pays fond farewell to Frankie
By Róise Collins THERE was a huge attendance at the funeral of Keadue man Frankie Bosco O’Donnell last weekend. Frankie died in the early hours of Friday morning. Advertisement In the days following his passing the whole community rallied together to support the grieving family, from those who gritted their driveway, to those who offered a shuttle service to […]
Letterkenny twins pass away just days apart
By Dionne Meehan TWIN brothers from Letterkenny were remembered for sharing a unique and intimate bond at their Requiem Mass in Letterkenny yesterday. Cornie McNamee, of 210 Rosuillighe, Letterkenny and his twin brother Liam McNamee, of Killyclug, Letterkenny passed away this week, just days apart. Advertisement A joint requiem Mass took place yesterday in St […]
Go-ahead for major pub renovation in Letterkenny
by Louise Doyle PLANNING permission to renovate a pub in Letterkenny appealed to An Bord Pleanála by former Donegal County Council senior planner turned whistle-blower over alleged planning irregularities, Gerard Convie has been given the green light by An Bord Pleanála. Mr Convie, of Planning Services, Lower Main Street, Letterkenny, lodged an objection with the national independent […]
Traffic light outage at Polestar Roundabout
By Dionne Meehan TRAFFIC lights at the Polestar Roundabout are not in operation this morning. It is believed this is a result of an electrical fault in the Ballyraine area of Letterkenny where 383 customers are without power. Advertisement ESB crews are currently working to repair the fault and the estimated restore time is 11am. […]
Weather: Dry and sunny day ahead
TODAY will be dry with sunny spells. Highest temperatures of 8 to 10 degrees with moderate to fresh winds developing. Tonight will be largely dry with a mix of cloud and clear spells. Advertisement Some patchy rain and drizzle will push in later with lowest temperatures of 5 to 9 degrees.
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday morning, January 16
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Evelyn Daly, Ballyshannon James Joseph Boyle, Glencolmcille Advertisement Sally Bonner, Convoy Michael Donohue, Milford Margot O’Kane, Bundoran and Omagh Mary McGlinchey, Ardara Frankie Heeney, Ardara Annie O’Neill, Dublin and Culdaff Evelyn Daly, Ballyshannon The death has occurred of Evelyn Daly (née Coulter), 34 Cluain Barron, Ballyshannon. Ms […]
Work ongoing to restore water supply to customers in Twin Towns
UISCE Éireann customers in the Twin Towns may experience supply interruptions in the coming days due to critically low water levels across the Lough Mourne Public Water Supply. While crews are working to restore supply to customers across the network, customers are being urged to conserve water where possible and to report any leaks. A […]
Final preparations underway ahead of Loreto’s fundraising Lip Sync Battle
STAFF and students at Loreto Secondary School in Letterkenny are adding the final touches to their performances ahead of Friday’s fundraising ‘Teachers vs Students Lip Sync Battle’. This event, which was organised by the Leadership Team to celebrate the school’s 170th year, kicks off at 7.30pm in the Mount Errigal in Letterkenny on Friday, January […]
Weather: Dry and sunny day
Today will be dry and sunny with cloud building later in the day. Highest temperatures of 9 to 11 degrees. Tonight will be dry with clear spells and just a few fog patches. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 4 to 9 degrees.