Deputy Pádraig MacLochlainn is to discuss the new school project in St Eunan’s College with the Minister for Education and Youth in the Dáil tonight. The all-boys post-primary school was granted planning permission in 2022 for a new €30 million two-storey extension, but progress has been slow. It is one of the Topical Issues selected by the […]
Justice minister hears of need for second superintendent in Letterkenny
THE need for an additional superintendent in Letterkenny and greater garda visibility were on the agenda when the justice minister met with the newly formed Donegal Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP). Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Jim O’Callaghan TD met with members of LCSP during his recent visit to Donegal on Friday, December 5. During the […]
Man found on derelict premises in Letterkenny
A MAN who was found on derelict premises in Letterkenny has been fined. Lee McBride (47) , of no fixed abode, Drogheda, Louth, appeared before Letterkenny District Court on Monday via video link. McBride is charged that he entered a building at Aileach, Castle Street, Letterkenny, with the intent to commit an offence. Advertisement Garda Sergeant Maurice […]
Drivers failed to remain at scene of Newtown collision
GARDAÍ are appealing for information following a collision in Newtowncunninghan at which no drivers or passengers remained at the scene. The two-vehicle collision occurred on the N13 at Bohullion Lower, Newtowncunningham on Saturday, December 6, at 11.55pm. A black Lexus and silver Lexus were involved in the collision. Both vehicles sustained substantial damage. No drivers or passengers […]
Nine arrested for drink and drug driving in the last week
The figures come amid a warning from An Garda Síochána that a dedicated road traffic enforcement operation is in place throughout the festive period.
Re-turn brings Deposit Return Scheme to Arranmore Island
Re-turn, the administrator of Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme, has today expanded access to its reverse vending machines (RVMs) and recycling infrastructure to three island communities in Ireland. The pilot will see the installation of RVMs on Arranmore Island and Cape Clear Island in Co. Cork, as well as communal Re-turn collection bins on Inishturk, Co. […]
Gardaí issue advice ahead of Storm Bram’s arrival
Keep away from coastal edges, marinas and piers. Please do not put yourself or the emergency services at risk.
Man arrested in connection with attempted murder in Lifford
Gardaí arrested a man in connection with the investigation into the attempted murder of Charles Dooher in Lifford on January 20 this year. The man, aged in his 40s, was arrested on Monday, December 1, and detained at a Garda Station in the Dublin Metropolitan Region under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. […]
HSE urges immediate vaccine take-up in Donegal
HSE West and North West has called on all eligible people in Donegal to get vaccinated against flu immediately. Data shows that the total cases notified to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HSPC) nationally have more than doubled, showing that flu cases are surging within communities. The number of people presenting to hospital with flu […]
Full accountability demanded over 42,552 child cases closed during Covid
Independent Ireland TD Ken O’Flynn has called for urgent clarity from the Minister for Children after new figures confirmed that 42,552 child welfare and protection cases were closed by Tusla during the Covid lockdown period, with wellbeing checks on those children still not completed. Almost 1,800 child abuse or welfare referrals from Donegal were made […]