A MAN in his late fifties was stabbed last night at an apartment in Letterkenny after a number of men broke in to the premises. The incident took place at 11pm at an apartment in Fortwell Court. The man suffered a stab wound to his leg and was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital. A spokesperson […]
Man pleads guilty to arson at apartment complex
A MAN pleaded guilty to an arson attack at an apartment complex when he appeared before Letterkenny Circuit Court today. Paul McGinley of Glenhola, Gortahork admitted starting a fire on September 29th 2016 at the underground car park under the apartment complex on Rosemount Lane in Letterkenny. The court heard that nine […]
Funeral of Noel McDermott to take place tomorrow
THE FUNERAL of Noel McDermott, the father of three who lost his life in a crash in Gortahork will take place tomorrow morning. The 43-year-old was tragically killed on Friday afternoon while he was out training in Ardsbeg at approximately 4pm when his bicycle collided with a car. St Eunan’s GAA Club led the tributes […]
Packie Bonner joins Tourism Ireland to promote Donegal
FORMER Republic of Ireland goalkeeper and Burtonport native Packie Bonner has teamed up with Tourism Ireland to promote Donegal in Scotland. Packie travelled over to Glasgow recently as part of a delegation which included representatives from Donegal Tourism, Abbey Hotel, The Central Hotel, The Nesbitt Arms Hotel, Mount Errigal Hotel, Arnolds Hotel, Villa Rose Hotel, […]
Gortahork man on transplant list appeals to donors
A GORTAHORK man, who is on a waiting list for a lung transplant, has appealed to the public to carry organ donor cards. Paddy Ó Maoilchiaráin has been on the transplant list since April of last year and said a new lung would change his life. Speaking on Barrscéalta on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta today […]
Tributes paid to the late Bobby Toland
Finn Harps Football Club has expressed its sympathies to the family of the late Bobby Toland who has sadly passed away. Bobby was a former manager of the Finn Harps senior team in the League of Ireland and is fondly remembered by all at the club. Club Chairperson Sean Quinn said that Bobby was a […]
Autism Unit extension for Mulroy College
MULROY College has been given the go ahead by Government to build a new autism unit. The specialist unit for the Milford school will be 263m2 when completed. Government Chief Whip Joe McHugh TD (FG) said he was delighted to be able to give the good news to school Principal Fiona Temple. Minister McHugh said: […]
Funding for flood repair work for sports clubs
ALMOST €20,000 in flood repair funding for two Donegal sports clubs has been announced today. Naomh Colmcille GAA Club in Newtowncunningham is to receive €12,326 to repair damage to the club’s pitch from the August floods. Clonmany Shamrocks is also set to receive €7,075 in funding to repair damage to a running track. Advertisement The […]
Met Eireann predict possible snow showers next week
MET Eireann is predicting that we could see some snow in Donegal next week as a north westerly front brings a cold snap. A forecaster told the Donegal News today that the highest risk for snow will be on Tuesday. Temperatures will be around three degrees and a colder air mass will begin to descend […]
Tractor driver killed in collision
A DRIVER of a tractor was killed this morning in a crash on the Lifford to Letterkenny road at Drumoghill. The man, aged 68, was pronounced dead at the scene and his body has been removed to the morgue at Letterkenny University Hospital. Gardai in Letterkenny are investigating the incident which took place at approximately […]