Gardaí have arrested a man and a woman, aged in their 40s, as part of their ongoing investigation into the Creeslough explosion that killed 10 people and hospitalised 8 in October 2022. The arrests are for alleged offences contrary to the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997. A garda statement reads: “The investigation into […]
423km charity cycle to Donegal starts Thursday
A GROUP of 56 cyclists are preparing to cycle 423km from Cork to Donegal to raise funds for two well-known charities. The cyclists, 16 of them who are Donegal natives, will set off from Cork this Thursday, and will be arriving in Letterkenny on June 1. The cycle is in aid of two charities, Irish […]
Clonmany hit and run raised in Dáil
DURING a recent sitting of the Dáil, Sinn Féin Deputy Martin Kenny took time to remember a Donegal man who died following an alleged hit-and-run in Clonmany. James (Jimmy) Devine from Raphoe tragically died when he was struck by a vehicle which then left the scene. He was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital before being […]
Needs of the people important, not ‘spat’ – Blaney
IN a very public spat with Tánaiste Micheál Martin, EU candidate Senator Niall Blaney accused Fianna Fáil of not supporting his campaign to take a European seat for the Midlands North West Constituency which now has five MEP posts available. The Fanad born candidate is one of just two candidates from Donegal standing in the […]
The Beatles are coming to Ballyshannon! (well, almost)
ORGANISERS in Ballyshannon are elated and relieved after successfully securing one of the most in-demand bands currently performing in Ireland, following intense negotiations. Widely recognised as one of the premier Beatles tribute acts globally, ‘The Classic Beatles’ will perform in Ireland’s oldest town this Saturday, May 25. The entire team at Ballyshannon’s Abbey Arts Centre […]
National debate on Donegal’s local election issues
AN estimated 470,000 people tuned in to RTÉ’s Morning Ireland this morning to hear concerns and hopes from across Donegal in the context of the forthcoming local elections on June 7. Producers chose to begin their national coverage of the local elections in Donegal which would appear to somewhat dispel the ‘Forgotten County’ label. The […]
Mass this evening for Donegal crash survivor
MASS will be offered this evening in St Connell’s Church, Glenties, for Naomh Conail player Cian Doherty who is being treated in Dublin’s Mater Hospital following a road accident on Wednesday. It’s understood that Cian sustained serious injuries while travelling to work. Well-wishers describe the young man as a talented GAA defender who previously represented […]
Calls for Minor Injury Clinic in Letterkenny
THE Health Service Executive is being urged to open a local Minor Injury Unit (MIU) following the publication of figures that reveal Letterkenny University Hospital recorded its highest ever number of patients waiting for beds in the month of April. According to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation, LUH had 594 patients admitted to hospital […]
D-Day for County Donegal Development Plan
DESCRIBED as one of their most important meetings in the past 5 years, County Councillors are currently deciding the fate of the Donegal Development Plan in Lifford. The plan guides future decisions around, for example, housing, regeneration, economic development, transport, and natural heritage. It also contains area plans for Buncrana, Ballybofey/ Stranorlar, and Bundoran. Members […]
Man struck by vehicle in Clonmany on Sunday dies
A man has died following an alleged hit-and-run in Clonmany in the early hours of Sunday. According to gardaí, at about 00:15, a pedestrian in his 60s was struck by a vehicle which then left the scene. He was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital before being transferred to Beaumont Hospital in Dublin. Advertisement He died […]