Teenagers responsible throwing eggs at house – gardaí


GARDAÍ say three teenage boys were responsible for throwing eggs at a house in Gortahork. They are appealing for information to the incident, which occurred at Ardsbeg on Saturday, March 8 shortly before 10.30pm. A garda spokesperson said: “Eggs were thrown at the roof and windows of a house in that area at that time […]


SF vow to stand with communities over water charges


Donegal TDs Pádraig Mac Lochlainn and Pearse Doherty have said that Sinn Féin will stand with communities to oppose any attempts by Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to introduce the domestic water charges by the back door, now or in the future. The Deputies made their comments following government kite-flying in the media that they are […]


Garda warning ahead of Bank Holiday weekend


GARDAÍ will be ramping up high visibility checkpoints across Donegal Division this St Patrick’s Bank Holiday weekend. They are urging motorists to drive safely, reminding them that 11 per cent of driving collisions happen the morning after a night out. A garda spokesperson said: “Plan ahead if you intend to go socialising over the weekend. Arrange […]


Businesses urged to be vigilant over fake bank notes


BUSINESS owners in Donegal are being urged to be vigilant following the emergence of fake bank notes in circulation. Gardaí hgave said there are fake £20 sterling notes circulating at present. A garda spokesperson said: “The notes are of very good quality and the serial number on them ends in 257. Business owners should ensure […]


Laptop and jewellery stolen from house in Killybegs


ANTIQUE jewellery and a laptop were among the number of items stolen from a house in Killybegs. The front door of the the property in the area of Crucknagapple, Killybegs,  was kicked in and entry gained between the morning of Tuesday, March 4 and the morning of Sunday, March 9. Two silver rings, an antique yellow gold […]


Student teacher Cara Hannon to receive posthumous Masters Degree

Cara Hannon to receive posthumous Masters Degree


THE bright sky in Letterkenny this morning stood in stark contrast to the grief in the hearts of the friends, family, colleagues and students of Cara Hannon as they bid their final farewell to her at her funeral mass at the Church of the Irish Martyrs. Though the loss is profound, Fr Kieran McAteer, who […]


Local takeaway removes delivery routes due to traffic


by Louise Doyle RISING traffic congestion has led to a Letterkenny takeaway business withdrawing some of its delivery locations. Pat’s Pizza has said it can no longer deliver to a number of areas including Kilmacrennan, Legnahoorey, Newmills and parts of Ballymaleel and surrounding regions. Advertisement Management of the premises located at Sliabh Dromond in Letterkenny said the decision […]