By Evelyn Cullen A MONTHLY Irish-language group for parents and toddlers is providing a warm and welcoming space for families to connect, chat and play through Irish in Letterkenny Library. Tuistí agus Tachráin, which takes place once a month, offers parents and their young children the chance to meet in a relaxed, cosy environment where Irish […]
‘His life is full of remarkable moments’
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Transition Year student Saoirse Gallagher writes about celebrating her great-uncle James Gallagher’s 99th birthday. The Glenswilly man marked the milestone earlier this month.
Donegal County Council allocated €69.3 million for national and local roads
DONEGAL County Council has been allocated €69.3 million for national and regional and roads in 2026. A total of €46.2 million has been set aside for the county’s regional roads, with €23.1 million earmarked for its national roads. Welcoming the announcement made by the Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien, Donegal Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, […]
Quantity of tools stolen from business shed
A QUANTITY of tools including a Stihl consaw and catalytic converters were stolen from a business shed. Gardaí are appealing for information in connection to the burglary at the premises at Umricam, Buncrana, which occurred between 6.30pm on Friday, February 13 and 8am on Saturday the following day. A shed at the business was entered and a large […]
Yellow warning for rain and snow in Donegal tomorrow
Met Éireann has issued a weather warning for rain and snow in Donegal tomorrow morning. Motorists are warned that rain, which will be heavy at times, and turning to sleet or snow, together with strengthening winds, will lead to poor visibility and difficult travelling conditions. The warning will come into effect at 2am tomorrow (Wednesday) […]
Jewellery and cash stolen in separate Stranorlar burglaries
A QUANTITY of jewellery was stolen and a patio door smashed in two separate burglaries in Stranorlar. Gardaí are appealing for the assistance of the public in connection with two burglaries that happened in the area of Woodlawn, Stranorlar between 9am on Wednesday, February 11 and 6.30pm the following day. One of the properties was […]
Gardaí identify teen on CCTV in e-scooter theft investigation
GARDAÍ investigating the theft of an e-scooter from Letterkenny University Hospital have identified a teenager from CCTV footage. The grey Segway-Ninebot e-scooter was stolen from the front of the hospital on Wednesday, February 11 after 10.50am. A garda spokesperson said: “CCTV has been viewed and a boy who is aged in his early teens with brown […]
Fresh Garda appeal for information following Burt collision
GARDAÍ have issued a fresh appeal for information following a two-vehicle collision in Burt at the weekend. Three males were taken to hospital following the road traffic collision on Sunday, February 14 at 3.15pm on the N13 at Speenoge, Burt. The driver and three passengers of one of the vehicles, and the driver of the second vehicle received […]
More probation officers needed in Donegal
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Recruitment campaign launched in bid to tackle backlog pressures in North West
More derelict properties to become social homes under major scheme expansion
THE Government has today announced a significant expansion of the Buy and Renew Scheme, ensuring that more long‑term vacant and derelict properties across the country will be transformed into high‑quality social homes. Under a new expanded approach, building contractors will, for the first time, be able to directly acquire and refurbish vacant and derelict properties, […]