An Garda Síochána, in partnership with the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and other stakeholders, are continuing to carry out a 24-hour nationwide speed enforcement operation today as part of National Slow Down Day this evening. The initiative, which began at 12:01am this morning will continue until 11:59pm today, aiming to promote safer driving and reduce […]
Cathaoirleach extends Christmas greetings to the Donegal Diaspora
CATHAOIRLEACH of Donegal County Council has extended Christmas wishes to the Donegal Diaspora. In a festive message, Councillor Paul Canning said: “As Christmas and the new year approaches, it once again brings a treasured opportunity for families and friends to reunite, to share joy, and to create lasting memories together. “Each year, Ireland welcomes hundreds of thousands of people […]
Probe following dangerous driving incident
GARDAÍ are appealing for dash-cam footage as part of an investigation by Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit into dangerous driving. The incident, involving a VW Jetta, occurred on Sunday, December 21 in the Stranorlar area. A garda spokesperson said: “We are seeking dash-cam footage from motorists who may have travelled between Lifford and Stranorlar on that date […]
Pedestrian taken to hospital following Raphoe collision
A PEDESTRIAN was taken by ambulance to Letterkenny University Hospital following a collision in Raphoe. The road traffic collision happened on the R236 at Magheraboy on Thursday, December 18 at approximately at 11.15pm. The collision involved a pedestrian and a car. The driver and passengers were uninjured. A garda spokesperson said: “The pedestrian involved was taken by ambulance to […]
Fresh appeal for information following Manor collision
GARDAÍ have issued a fresh appeal for information following a collision involving two pedestrians and a vehicle in Manorcunningham. Gardaí attended the scene of the collision on the N14 at Drumcairn on Wednesday, December 17, shortly after 6.30am. The collision involved two pedestrians and a car. The driver was not injured. Advertisement The two pedestrians were […]
Six cars damaged in Letterkenny car park
THE front and rear windscreens of six cars were damaged in a Letterkenny car park. Gardaí are appealing for the assistance of the public in connection with a number of criminal damage incidents that happened in a car park at the Nas Mór Apartment block in Carnamuggagh Upper, Letterkenny, at 00.30am on Sunday, December 21. Gardaí […]
Car passenger assaulted after refusing to give lift
A CAR passenger was assaulted after refusing two men a lift. Gardaí are investigating the alleged assault at Lower Main Street, Letterkenny, in the early hours of Saturday, December 20, at approximately 3.30am. Two men were sitting in a parked car at that location when a man approached the car and requested a lift. When […]
Christmas Tree Recycling Scheme launched as part of Climate Action Campaign
Donegal County Council is encouraging households to make this Christmas joyful and sustainable by recycling responsibly this festive season as part of its Christmas Climate Action Campaign. Christmas is a time of giving but also a time when waste can spiral leading to a significant increase in packaging and food waste. By following the principles […]
International music highlights link between diverse nationalities
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by Sean Hillen PROBABLY never in the annals of musical history has a Ukrainian saxophonist-cum-accordionist and an Irish bodhrán player come together as a highly-entertaining duet. But they did this week at a celebratory Yuletide event at Garradh Colmcille in Falcarragh attended by women, men and children representing diverse nationalities including Canadian, South African, American, […]
Danny O’Carroll sparkles in pantomime debut
The beanstalk has officially been climbed, and Christmas has landed in Waterford as Jack and the Beanstalk, the brand new Southeast pantomime, burst onto the stage at the SETU Arena on Friday night, December 19, to a packed, full-house audience of 600 and a standing ovation to close the show. From the moment the curtain […]