A sponsored walk in memory of Carl Henderson is to take place, marking six months since the father-of-three died while climbing Errigal
Artist donates painting to hospital in gesture of thanks
A FORMER patient at Letterkenny University Hospital who returned with a gift of a painting, said she wanted to share a small piece of beauty as a way of saying thanks for the care she received. Artist Vivienne Byrne Baruch paid a visit back to the hospital on Friday to present her painting in appreciation for […]
New footpath works causing problems for passing motorists
LARGE vehicles are experiencing difficulties on parts of the Downings to Carrigart road where a new €500,000 footpath is being built, members of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council have been told. The issue was raised by Cllr. Liam Blaney who said there had been claims that the kerbing had narrowed the road too much. He added […]
Council to address Sprackburn Drive parking issues
A clampdown on illegal parking in the Sprackburn Drive area of Letterkenny is on the way. At Tuesday’s meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council, Cllr. Jimmy Kavanagh (pictured) said he had been approached by a number of residents about on-going issues in the area, namely parking on double yellow lines and also blocking entrances. He […]
Donegal team honoured for empowering adults with intellectual disabilities
WOODVALE Residential Service in Donegal has been awarded the Outstanding Teamwork Award at Praxis Care’s Annual Staff Awards, recognising their exceptional commitment to empowering the people they support, through meaningful collaboration and community engagement. Praxis Care, a leading Ireland and UK care charity, supports individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and mental ill health, helping them […]
Funding secured to progress new Garda Station in Carndonagh
Funding has been secured to progress a new garda station in Carndonagh under the National Development Plan (NDP). Announcing details of his department’s spend for Budget 2026, Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O’Callaghan, said Carndonagh is one of two towns identified for funding under the National Development Plan to progress the development […]
Moville Regeneration Strategy and Action Plan launched
The launch of the Moville Regeneration Strategy and Action Plan took place on Thursday 18th September 2025 at 7pm in Glencrow Hall, Moville. Donegal County Council’s Town Regeneration Officer, Patricia McIntyre, welcomed members of the public as well as the Cathaoirleach of the Inishowen Municipal District, Cllr. Martin McDermott and Cllr. Martin Farren to the event. […]
‘Fireworks cause horrific life-changing injuries’ – gardaí
GARDAÍ are urging those thinking about buying or using fireworks this Halloween to have a rethink. They have issued the plea ahead of Halloween, when many horrific life-changing injuries are sustained by fireworks. GardaI are also warning that fireworks are not only dangerous but there are severe criminal penalties for anyone who is found guilty of […]
Criminal damage at church car park
GARDAÍ are seeking assistance from the public following an incident of criminal damage that occurred in the car park at St Patrick’s Church in Donegal Town. A car parked at that location on Friday, October 10, was damaged between 8am and 1pm. All along the passenger side of the car was keyed and considerable damage […]
Teenager had to receive medical treatment following assault
A TEENAGER had to attend Letterkenny University Hospital following an alleged assault in the town at the weekend. The male, aged in his late teens, is believed to have been assaulted by another male at Lower Main Street in the early hours of Saturday, October 11, at approximately 3.07am. The injured male attended Letterkenny University […]