BREAKING: Two dead following overnight collision in Kilmacrennan


GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision on the N56, Kilmacrennan which occurred at approximately 11.50pm on Wednesday, July 17. Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to a collision involving two cars. The driver (male, 70s) and passenger (female, 70s) in one of the cars suffered fatal injuries.  The local coroner […]

N56 road through Kilmacrennan closed following serious overnight collision


By Dionne Meehan THE N56 road through Kilmacrennan village is closed and it will remain closed for a period of time following a serious Road Traffic Collision overnight. Diversions are in place. Advertisement Traffic is being diverted via Milford and Churchill. Gardaí have urged motorists to avoid the area if possible. More to follow.

PICTURE SPECIAL: Stepping back in time with ‘Life Through the Lens’ exhibition


FOR 44 years, former Donegal News photographer Declan Doherty has been behind the lens bringing to life stories of happiness, tragedy and the very ordinary. An exhibition of the award-winning press photographer’s work in Donegal County Museum will be nostalgic for many people, allowing them to walk down memory lane of yesteryear in Donegal. ‘Life Through The Lens’, which […]

Contracts signed for Glenties Historic Towns Initiative


FOLLOWING the announcement earlier this year that the town of Glenties will benefit from €350,000 in funding under the Heritage Council’s Historic Towns Initiative, the signing of the contracts for conservation works to historic and cultural buildings in the town took place in The Highlands Hotel. The funding award will be augmented with €150,000 in funding […]

Nursing home inspection raises governance concerns


by Louise Doyle THE State’s health watchdog raised concerns about governance and management and residents’ rights following an unannounced inspection at a Gaoth Dobhair nursing home. Three inspectors from Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) carried out the inspection at Aras Ghaoth Dobhair in April of this year. Advertisement Findings were published in recent days. Inspectors found […]

‘The Rudolstadt Festival is the stuff of imagination’


Former Donegal News journalist Conor Sharkey has just returned from Letterkenny’s twin town and it would be fair to say he was ‘blown away’ by the experience. BUT who is headlining?’ A question that almost inevitably arises when you tell someone you are going to the Rudolstadt Festival. Advertisement The answer is no one. There […]

Letterkenny Town Bus Service public consultation to open


THE National Transport Authority (NTA) will launch a public consultation for a Letterkenny Town Bus Service on Wednesday. The NTA proposes to invest in Letterkenny by securing provision for a network of local urban-style bus services to operate for 17 hours a day Monday to Saturday, with a slightly shorter operating day on Sundays. Under proposal, buses […]

Cllr Ciaran Brogan elected chair of the Regional Health Forum West 


COUNCILLOR Ciaran Brogan was unanimously elected chair of the Regional Health Forum West today at their AGM in Galway. Mayo based Cllr Cllr Michael Kilcoyne was elected vice-chairperson. Cllr Brogan told the gathered members it was both “an honour and privilege that all members supported my nomination here today”. Advertisement He added that he was […]

New appointments in Ballybofey and Stranorlar Chamber of Commerce


THE recent election of a new board for Ballybofey and Stranorlar Chamber of Commerce signifies exciting times for all businesses in the Twin Towns and surrounding areas. The newly elected members are: Chairperson: Paul Harkin, Harkins Gala; Vice chairperson: Tracey Alexander, Alexanders of Ballybofey; Secretary: Louise Patton, Patton Frozen Foods; Vice Secretary: Enda Bogle, The […]