Police in Derry are investigating a report of assault that occurred at around 12.50am on Sunday morning, June 25, on Waterloo Street. It was reported the female victim was with friends when a number of comments were made towards them by a number of individuals. The female victim is reported to have been assaulted by […]
Letterkenny cleanliness has decreased dramatically
THE cleanliness of Letterkenny has decreased dramatically in the past year. According to IBAL’s latest summer litter survey, the town has been ranked 21st out of 40 towns and cities in Ireland, a major drop down from sixth place last year. The report explains while clean, Letterkenny failed to retain its top ten spot from […]
Emergency services in operation in the Slieve League area
GARDAÍ and emergency services are currently engaged in an operation in the Slieve League area. Public access to Slieve League is currently restricted to facilitate this operation. As this is an ongoing operation, no further information is available.
Donegal Gardaí warn of a ‘growth in car thefts’
Donegal Gardaí have issued a warning over an increase in car thefts. It comes as earlier this year, statistics from An Garda Síochána showed a growth in car thefts. A spokesperson said, “This is driven by the theft of second-hand imported cars from outside Europe, and may be due to the lack of security features […]
Work begins to restore iconic mural
By Róise Collins WORK has commenced to restore the mural at the front of McGeady’s Pub in Dunlewey. The mural depicting Darby O’Gill was painted back in 1995, by a group of three artists known as the Derry Artists. Advertisement It was commissioned by the pub’s landlord, Michael McGeady. The mural has since become synonymous with […]
Pub licensee must pay over €16,000 in damages for illegally showing Sky Sports
A DONEGAL pub licensee has been ordered to pay over €16,000 in damages for Sky Sports infringements. Joseph McFadden, licensee of the Swilly Inn, Ballyraine, Letterkenny, has been ordered to pay €16,188 in damages for infringing Sky’s copyright by showing Sky Sports programming illegally in the premises. It follows a successful legal action taken by […]
Labour Court hearing over fire fighters to be held tomorrow
THE Government has been urged to seize the opportunity to negotiate Retained Firefighters conditions as strike action has been suspended to allow for a Labour Court hearing concerning the dispute. A Labour Court hearing to discuss the dispute will take place tomorrow, Monday at 10am in Lansdowne House, Dublin. It comes as exploratory discussions were attended by the SIPTU […]
Donegal start-up scoops top prize at pitching competition
A DONEGAL businesswoman has been crowned as one of two winners of the Yes You Can pitching competition. Former Donegal News reporter Catherine Devine was one of ten all-Ireland winners to emerge from the Yes You Can female enterprise support programme, who each pitched live in the Slieve Donard Hotel, Co. Down, for additional funding […]
Letterkenny musician ‘buzzing’ ahead of Glastonbury gig
By Róise Collins LETTERKENNY musician Gabriel Blake will be making his Glastonbury debut with his band The Murder Capital this weekend. Gabriel spoke with the Donegal News ahead of the weekend and said the whole band is buzzing. Advertisement “When you start a band, performing at Glastonbury is your biggest goal,” he said bursting with […]
PICTURE SPECIAL: Illistrin National School 5K
With the school year drawing to a close, here is a look back on the successful Illistrin National School Fundraising 5K which took place last week.