A Donegal man has banked €100,000 from iRadio’s Cash Machine. Patrick Bradley got the surprise of his life when he was called earlier by radio presenter Barry Dunne. Patrick, who works for Dublin Bus, was in Hollywood outside Blessington when he took the call from DJ Dunne, but he was quick to tell the presenter […]
Planners seek further information on proposed changes to Letterkenny shop
PLANNERS have sought further information on proposed plans for a a development at one of Letterkenny’s most loved shops. Anthony Delap lodged plans in November last, seeking permission for a number of changes to Clarke’s Newsagent on Lower Main Street. Advertisement The proposed plans comprise the demolition of an existing two-storey section to the rear of […]
Being dropped into a place unknown
Seán Feeny launches new single exploring displacement, discovery and the search for belonging
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday evening, January 15
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Elizabeth (Betty) Hay, Ards, Creeslough Sean Whyte, Cork and Donegal Advertisement William (Bill) Sheridan, Galway and Creeslough Denise Egan-Dore, Limerick and Ardara Elish McGinley, Brighton and formerly of Loughmult, Bruckless Liam Roarty, Stranorlar Caroline McGinley, New York, and formerly Gaoth Dobhair Edward McGettigan, Kilmcrennan John Dorrian, Inver Sr Brigid Mary Kennedy, Frosses Imelda McLoone, Ballyshannon Veronica (Vonnie) O’Hanlon, Letterkenny Leslie Burnett, Ballyshannon Maureen Flynn, Bundoran Alfie Gallagher, St Johnston Davy […]
Letterkenny road to remain closed overnight following collision
Lower Main Street in Letterkenny will remain closed overnight, gardai have said. The road was closed earlier today following a collision. An elderly man was taken to hospital afte being struck by a car at lunchtime. Diversions are in place. Advertisement Man taken to hospital after being struck by a car in Letterkenny
Man sentenced to six years for manslaughter of neighbour with Donegal connections
By Niamh O’Donoghue and Declan Brennan A motorcyclist who killed his neighbour by punching him once to the head in an unprovoked assault has been jailed for six years. Martin Lynn had been out socialising with his partner and friends and had just alighted from a taxi near his home when Christopher O’Neill (31), who […]
Letterkenny man’s new book imagines a new democracy
Well-known barber Gerry McKeever stood as an independent candidate in the last general election
Man taken to hospital after being struck by a car in Letterkenny
A pedestrian was taken to Letterkenny University Hosptial after being struck by a car in Letterkenny at lunchtime. The incident occurred on Lower Main Street at 1pm. Gardai immediately sealed off the street and road diversions are in place. Advertisement It is understood the road will remain closed for a number of hours A garda […]
Dangerous Oldtown junctions to be given top priority for safety improvements
by Chris Ashmore TWO junctions in the Oldtown area of Letterkenny are to get top priority to make them safer for pedestrians as well as motorists, it has emerged. Concerns about road safety in this area have been raised on numerous occasions and recently a young woman was knocked down. Advertisement Cllr Donal ‘Mandy’ Kelly […]
50 patients admitted without beds amid growing pressure on LUH
Unions raise concern over under staffing and low morale impacting patient care