Gardaí have confirmed that a missing Letterkenny teacher has sadly been found deceased. Earlier today, the PSNI launched a public appeal for missing man Seamus Quinn. Seamus (63) worked as a teacher in Letterkenny. Advertisement Seamus’s last location is believed to be on the city side of Derry yesterday morning. A garda spokesperson said: “Following […]
‘Peter was a beloved man, a cherished man to those who knew him and loved him’
Donegal boxing legend Peter O’Donnell laid to rest in Raphoe
PSNI issue appeal for missing Letterkenny teacher
The PSNI have launched a public appeal for missing man Seamus Quinn. Seamus works as a teacher in Letterkenny. Seamus is a 63 year old male. He has been described as having short grey hair. He is 5’8” of medium build and may have glasses on. Seamus’s exact clothing is unknown, however he may be […]
Two-car collision in Letterkenny
Gardaí received a report of a two-car road traffic collision at Cullion, Letterkenny, at around 8:50am this morning. A garda spokesperson said: “As this incident is ongoing, no further information is available at this time.”
Checkpoints to take place this Bank Holiday weekend
High visibility patrols and checkpoints will be in operation across Donegal this October bank Holiday weekend, gardaí have warned. Gardaí are appealing to people to never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. They are also calling on drivers to slow down and for everyone in a vehicle to ensure they wear their seatbelt. […]
Over €17 million in refurbishment grants returns 312 vacant and derelict homes to active use in Donegal
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, has announced the latest figures which show that nationally over €200 million has been disbursed through the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant, successfully returning 3,672 previously vacant or derelict homes to active residential use across the country. The figures also show that in Donegal, €17.4m has […]
Nominations invited for Donegal Person of the Year 2025
THE organisers of the annual Donegal Person of the Year awards celebrations are inviting nominations for this year’s award. The annual award is organised by the Donegal Association in Dublin and is presented at a special gala celebration in Dublin. John McCarter from Buncrana was the Donegal Person of the Year for 2024. Advertisement The […]
Donegal County Council announce road closures in Milford
DUE to emergency works, the L-1242-1 Drumbern Road, Milford will be blocked to traffic from 9.30am to 3pm tomorrow, Thursday, October 16 and on Friday with local access only. Diversions will be in place via R-246 Kerrykeel Rd, L-1252-2 Coopers Road & R-245 Main Street. HGV’s are asked to avoid this route during this time.
Letterkenny and Inishowen residents warned after a series of ‘bogus callers’
GARDAÍ in Donegal are warning people to be extra vigilant with reports that bogus callers have been operating in different parts of the county. The Gardaí received a number of reports of people encountering these callers in the Inishowen and Letterkenny areas this week. People are encouraged to stay vigilant regardless of where they are […]
Winning lotto ticket purchased in West Donegal
A EuroMillions player in Donegal is celebrating a midweek windfall after matching five numbers and one Lucky Star in Tuesday night’s draw (October 7), scooping a prize worth €241,123. The Donegal player purchased their winning Quick Pick ticket on the day of the draw from Maple Burtonport Petrol Station, Crossroads, Burtonport, Co. Donegal. The winning […]