Vehicle collides with front wall of house in Ballybofey


A vehicle collided with the front wall of a house in Ballybofey causing substantial damage. Gardaí are investigating the incident of criminal damage at Goland, Ballybofey in the early hours of Saturday, March 22, between 4am and 4.30am. A garda spokesperson said: “It is believed that a vehicle collided with the front wall of a house […]

Fire at derelict Letterkenny house deliberate – gardaí


A fire at a derelict house in Letterkenny is believed to have been started deliberately, gardaí have said. Emergency services attended the scene of the fire at the house in Meadowbank Park area of Letterkenny on Friday, March 21, shortly after 4.30pm. A garda spokesperson said: “The fire brigade were on scene to extinguish a […]

Scale of mental health impacts of defective crisis told


by Louise Doyle MORE than 35 per cent of people living in a defective concrete home have experienced suicidal thoughts, according to findings from groundbreaking research. The study, which surveyed 393 adults living in defective concrete homes across Ireland, reveals alarming mental health consequences for individuals affected by the crisis. Advertisement It was conducted by PhD researcher Oisin […]

€26m for town centre projects


By Chris Ashmore LETTERKENNY is set to get a major €26 million plus face-lift that will see a number of high-profile projects being developed in the town over the next few years. Of this, €19.5m has been secured by Donegal County Council’s Regeneration and Development Team under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF). Advertisement […]

Substantial damage caused to rowing boat


GARDAÍ are appealing for information after substantial damage was caused to a rowing boat in Dunfanaghy. The rowing boat was tipped over at Purt Lake causing substantial damage sometime between Thursday, February 20 and Thursday, March 6. A garda spokesperson said: “We appeal to anyone who may have observed any suspicious activity or vehicles (diggers etc.) […]

Excitement for Letterkenny’s St. Patrick’s Day parade


WITH just days to go until Letterkenny’s St. Patrick’s Day parade on Monday, March 17, excitement is mounting across the town. One of the largest parades in the county, this year promises to be another spectacular celebration, bringing a true festival atmosphere to Letterkenny. Organised by Letterkenny Chamber, the parade is set to showcase a […]

Hot food truck in Ballybofey damaged


GARDAÍ are investigating an incident of criminal damage in Ballybofey after a hot food truck was damaged. The incident occurred at Chesnut Road between Sunday, March 9 at 11.30pm and 8am the following morning. The owner arrived on the Monday morning to discover that the door was open and the locks had been damaged on […]