GARDAI are investigating the cause of a fire that broke out in Killea last night. The blaze occurred at a garage at 11.15pm when the Fire Service were called to the scene. A spokesperson for the Gardai told the Donegal News this morning: “Gardaí were called to the scene of a fire that occurred at […]
Potential for Letterkenny company to grow to 100 staff
THE CEO of Telecommunications company KN Circet has said there is potential for their design centre in the IDA business Park in Letterkenny to increase to 100 staff over the next 24 months. Recruitment is currently underway with 40 jobs being created in the next six to 12 months but in an interview with […]
Whoriskey Christmas lights to be turned on this Friday
IRELAND’S biggest private home Christmas lights display are set to dazzle once again when special guest Santa turns them on this Friday. Mary Whoriskey and husband Michael have been lighting up the townland of Gortcally outside Kerrykeel for the past 16 years. They have raised almost €60,000 for charities including Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin […]
Letterkenny bus involved in crash leaving 18 injured
A BUS travelling from Letterkenny to Dublin was involved in a crash with a truck in Monaghan on Thursday afternoon which left eighteen people injured. The accident, involving Bus Eireann’s Route 32 service, occurred at around midday in Castleblayney. The injured passengers were taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda and local Gardai have […]
Investigation after pair gain access to hospital roof
SAOLTA Health Care Group have launched an investigation into how two members of the public gained entry to the roof space at Letterkenny University Hospital. The incident occurred on Monday evening and was captured on video and uploaded to social media. A man and woman filmed themselves in the roof space of the hospital and […]
Adventurer returns to Donegal for book inspiration
THE GREAT nephew of singer Bridie Gallagher is set to spend the next six months living in Donegal as he pens a book about becoming an outdoor adventurer. Derek Cullen, who is from Dublin but has strong family connections in Creeslough, will live in a cottage near Malin Head where he hopes to not only […]
Seven Donegal projects secure funding of €750,000
MORE THAN €750,000 in funding has been secured for seven projects in Donegal through the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. Speaking about the announcement this afternoon Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh TD has heralded the success of the scheme following the latest allocation. “What a brilliant boost for our county. The Town and […]
Wheelchair friendly swing for Gaoth Dobhair play park
A WHEELCHAIR friendly swing has been installed in a play park in Gaoth Dobhair which will enable children with disabilities to enjoy the amenity. Funding was drawn down by Údarás na Gaeltachta for the equipment following a proposal from Pearse Doherty TD (SF) to make the facility more inclusive and disability friendly. “I am absolutely […]
Chucky, killer clowns and Trump are top costume picks
SHOPPERS in Letterkenny have been out in their droves to pick up their Hallowe’en costumes with terrorising doll Chucky, killer clowns and Donald Trump among the most popular picks this year. Speaking to the Donegal News, Toni Zasa who works in the Trick or Treat Hallowe’en Store in The Courtyard Shopping Centre, said this year […]
Mother embarks on island swim
A YOUNG mother whose six-month-old daughter has a life limiting condition will undertake a charity swim from Owey to Cruit island to raise money for Bumbleance. Fiona Harrington will take on the challenge on November 2 to raise money for the children’s ambulance service having seen first hand the great work they do. In August […]