A letter to the Donegal News from Christy Galligan, retired. Garda Sergeant “The recent Court cases involving attacks on the elderly shows that we need to adopt a more caring and protective attitude when it comes to our most vulnerable in Society. “We have seen the attack by a person just released from prison on […]
Vandals cause massive explosion in Letterkenny
RESIDENTS were left terrified and in a state of shock following an explosion that happened in the Glencar area of Letterkenny yesterday evening. Ambulance crew, gardai and fire brigades rushed to the scene after a huge explosion sound echoed in the wasteground. The explosion, which was heard three miles away, was believed to have been […]
Criminal damage investigated at Letterkenny ATM
Gardai are investigating an incident of criminal damage at the AIB bank machine on the Main Street in Letterkenny. The damage to the machine was carried out on Monday morning and Gardai carried out an examination of the scene. Gardai said their enquiries “are ongoing” and anyone with any information can contact Letterkenny Garda […]
Donegal teen is one of Ireland’s most inspirational
by Naomi McLaughlin n.mclaughlin@donegalnews.com A Donegal teenager has been shortlisted as one of the most inspirational young women the country has to offer. Katie McGloin, Bundoran, is one of thirty ladies who have been selected in the ‘30 under 30’ awards organised by U Magazine. Katie said it felt ‘inconceivable’ to be thought of […]
“Rachel was always full of life and energy”
Mother of four Rachel Battles was described as a woman “full of life and energy” at her funeral mass in Bruckless this afternoon. Mourners gathered for the second time in the Church of Saint Joseph and Saint Conal to say goodbye to the three women who lost their lives in a horrific car crash last […]
Thousands gather for funerals of Donegal crash victims
Thousands have gathered in Bruckless for the funerals of the three women who lost their lives in the tragic crash in Louth on Friday morning. Mourners gathered in the Church of Saint Joseph and Saint Conal for the funeral of 69 year old Margaret McGonagle and her daughter Mairead Mundy (37) this morning. The service […]
Arrest made after firearm seizure
A man in his 20s has been arrested following a search operation at a house near Convoy on Sunday evening, July 23rd. Gardai seized a firearm along with ammunition and arrested the man at the scene. At approximately 6pm Gardaí from the area assisted by the Regional Support Unit searched the house as part of […]
International smash hit play comes to Letterkenny
WORLDWIDE smash-hit theatre production, Every Brilliant Thing, is making it’s Donegal debut tonight, as it takes to the stage in Letterkenny. The critically acclaimed, international play will be in the An Grianan Theatre this evening for one night only, as part of the Earagail Arts Festival. The play, which uses the audience to play […]
Donegal Childcare services to receive extra €300,000
Childcare services in Donegal are to receive more than €300,000 in extra funding, Donegal Minister Joe McHugh has announced today. The financial boost comes at a key moment in Ireland’s move to accessible affordable quality childcare. Advertisement Speaking before a Cabinet meeting today, Government Chief Whip McHugh said: “I am delighted to announce that […]
Mary Coughlan : Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is like Trump
In an interview on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta today, former Tánaiste Mary Coughlan compared Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to Donald Trump, with too much emphasis social media, socks and other trivial matters, and not enough on the big questions for the country. Speaking of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, Mary Coughlan said: “On a personal level he is […]