DONEGAL Garden Trail, made up of 22 public and private gardens around the county, will feature on RTE’s Nationwide programme tomorrow night. The co-ordinators of the trail are Joan Donleavy and Dorothy Jervis and the idea for the trail was first muted after a public meeting in Raphoe in 2006. The television show will focus […]
Investigation into discovery of woman’s body
A POST Mortem will take place this evening on the body of a woman in her fifties discovered by Gardai at her home in Letterkenny yesterday. The body was discovered at a house in New Brook Court after Gardai were alerted at 3pm on Monday afternoon. A Spokesperson for the Garda Press Office said: “A […]
Gary Donnelly released without charge
A MAN arrested yesterday at a commemoration in Meenbanad in connection with the murder of Denis Donaldson has been released without charge. Gary Donnelly, an Independent Councillor on Derry City and Strabane District Council was released this afternoon following his arrest at the commemoration of the centenary of the Meenbanad Train Ambush. A second man […]
Couple escape fire in Letterkenny
A COUPLE from Rosemount in Letterkenny had a lucky escape last night after a fire broke out in their home. The Fire Service were alerted at 2.12am and two fire trucks were sent to the blaze from the Letterkenny station. The couple were awoken by the smoke alarm. The man managed to get out of […]
Missing man from Castlefinn located safe and well
A MAN in his late twenties that was reported missing from Castlefinn in the early hours of this morning has been located. An extensive search was carried out by local Gardai and the Malin Head Coast Guard assisted by helicopter. A Garda Spokesperson said: “The male has been located safe and well. No further assistance […]
Search for missing man in Castlefinn
GARDAI are co-ordinating a search for a man in his late twenties who was reported missing in the early hours of this morning. The Malin Head Coast Guard said they were called out this morning to assist in the search however, their helicopter has now been stood down. A Spokesperson for the Coast Guard said […]
Almost €300,000 for Letterkenny flood relief schemes
LETTERKENNY is set to receive almost €300,000 in funding for flood defence pipes and culverts, it has been announced today. The announcement comes on the back of talks between Mayor of Letterkenny Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh (FG), Minister Joe McHugh and Minister Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran. The two schemes at Oatfield Terrace and the Circular Road are […]
Unique Christmas gifts at Curiosity Corner
IF you like the quaint and quirky or are nostalgic for momentos of decades past then Letterkenny’s Curiosity Corner is the perfect place for your Christmas gifts. Located on the corner of Main Street and Market Square the store is full to the brim with beautiful vintage china, interesting collectables, antiques, crystal and glassware, pictures, […]
Natural measures to keep school bugs at bay
AT this time of year it can be almost impossible for children not catch the bugs, coughs and colds going around the classroom however, there may be some natural remedies to help them bounce back. An event centred around homeopathy, an alternative medicine that uses natural remedies to stimulate the body’s own healing power, will […]
Funding secured to replace ambulances lost in floods
FUNDING of €137,000 has been secured for the Red Cross in Donegal to replace ambulances lost in the Inishowen floods. Minister Joe McHugh TD (FG) made the announcement today following a meeting with the Minister for Rural and Community Development Michael Ring. After the floods in August the Red Cross headquarters in Muff was badly […]