AN Inquest into the death of a St Johnston grandmother who died after being struck by a lorry was opened and adjourned today in Letterkenny Courthouse. Patricia McBrearty (81), of Church Street, St Johnston, died after being hit by the vehicle just yards from her home on August 30 last year. Opening the inquest into […]
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Donegal player scoops winning €500, 000 Quick Pick ticket
A EuroMillions player in Donegal had a Tuesday night to remember after winning the top prize of €500,000 in last night’s Plus draw. The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased on the day of the draw at XL Blaney Stores in Lagg, Milford. The winning numbers in the Tuesday, December 9 EuroMillions Plus draw were: […]
Minister McConalogue launches Christmas in the Post Offices campaign
Donegal Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, visited Carndonagh Post Office to officially launch An Post’s nationwide Christmas in the Post Offices campaign alongside local Postmaster, John McGuinness. The initiative highlights the central place of post offices for local communities, business and commerce, especially at Christmas time with post, ecommerce, financial services and last-minute gift ideas […]
The restoration of school dental services in Killybegs to be raised in Dáil this morning
The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the restoration of school dental services in Killybegs, Co. Donegal, will be raised by Senator Manus Boyle in the Seanad this morning. It is one of the Commencement Matters selected by the Cathaoirleach for discussion from 10:30 am. The Senator has five minutes to […]
Donegal deputy to address Dáil on slow project progress at St Eunan’s College
Deputy Pádraig MacLochlainn is to discuss the new school project in St Eunan’s College with the Minister for Education and Youth in the Dáil tonight. The all-boys post-primary school was granted planning permission in 2022 for a new €30 million two-storey extension, but progress has been slow. It is one of the Topical Issues selected by the […]
Justice minister hears of need for second superintendent in Letterkenny
THE need for an additional superintendent in Letterkenny and greater garda visibility were on the agenda when the justice minister met with the newly formed Donegal Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP). Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Jim O’Callaghan TD met with members of LCSP during his recent visit to Donegal on Friday, December 5. During the […]
Man found on derelict premises in Letterkenny
A MAN who was found on derelict premises in Letterkenny has been fined. Lee McBride (47) , of no fixed abode, Drogheda, Louth, appeared before Letterkenny District Court on Monday via video link. McBride is charged that he entered a building at Aileach, Castle Street, Letterkenny, with the intent to commit an offence. Advertisement Garda Sergeant Maurice […]
Drivers failed to remain at scene of Newtown collision
GARDAÍ are appealing for information following a collision in Newtowncunninghan at which no drivers or passengers remained at the scene. The two-vehicle collision occurred on the N13 at Bohullion Lower, Newtowncunningham on Saturday, December 6, at 11.55pm. A black Lexus and silver Lexus were involved in the collision. Both vehicles sustained substantial damage. No drivers or passengers […]
Nine arrested for drink and drug driving in the last week
The figures come amid a warning from An Garda Síochána that a dedicated road traffic enforcement operation is in place throughout the festive period.