Two work-related fatalities in Donegal in 2024


TWO people died in workplace fatalities in Donegal last year, according to provisional data published by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) published yesterday. The country recorded its lowest ever rate of work-related fatalities in 2024, as data shows 33 people lost their lives in work-related incidents in 2024 – a reduction of almost a quarter on […]

Donegal Credit Unions urge vigilance amid rising fraud


Credit Unions in Donegal have issued a warning amid a rising fraud threat by an organised criminal gang targeting their members. In a message shared by Lifford and Letterkenny Credit Unions, as well as a number of others across Donegal, they say an organised Irish criminal gang, purporting to be a representative of a Credit […]

Dangerous driving incidents in Falcarragh


GARDAÍ are investigating incidents of dangerous driving involving a number of vehicles in Falcarragh. The incidents occurred on Falcarragh Main Street, between 11.30pm on Tuesday, December 24 and 00.30am the following morning. Dash cam footage is being sought by gardai. Any relevant information should be passed on to Gardaí in Milford on (074) 9153060 or via […]

Mobile home destroyed in deliberate fire


A MOBILE home in Ramelton was destroyed in a fire which gardaí believe may have been started deliberately. Gardai in Milford  are investigating a criminal damage incident that occurred in the area of Castleshanaghan, Ramelton,  in the early hours of Thursday, January 2 at approximately 4.10am. The fire services attended the scene. Advertisement The mobile home was […]

Woman injured in row over taxi in Ballybofey


GARDAÍ are investigating an alleged assault on a woman following a row between a number of people over a taxi. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to an alleged assault that occurred at Main Street in Ballybofey, near the AIB Bank, between1.30am and 2am on Wednesday, January 1. A row broke out at that location between a […]

Man assaulted on De Valera Road in Letterkenny


GARDAÍ are appealing for information following an alleged assault in Letterkenny. Gardaí have said that one man, who was part of a group fo six to seven other men, assaulted a man on De Valera Road in the early hours of Friday, December 27, at approximately 3am. The injured man sustained non-life threatening injuries as […]

Major ATU development plans given green light


by Louise Doyle THE green light has been given for a major development at Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Letterkenny campus. Applicant, the ATU lodged plans with Donegal County Council in September 2024 for the proposed development of a site extending 1.08 hectares, Port Road. Advertisement The impressive plans comprised the construction of a three-storey library, IT, and general education building comprising […]

Letterkenny recorded the poorest air quality in country


By Róise Collins Letterkenny has recorded some of the poorest air quality in the country according to monitoring from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Saturday, January 4, saw the largest spike in dangerous pollutants such as particulate matter, which can increase the risk of health problems such as heart disease and asthma. Advertisement The main […]

Mickey Joe rock n’rolls on Dancing with the Stars


by Evelyn Cullen With its rock n’roll theme complete with air guitar, split jumps and leather pants, Mickey Joe Harte’s debut performance on Dancing with the Stars did not disappoint. The Donegal singer-song writer took to the dance floor last night in the new series of the popular tv show with his professional dance partner […]