GARDAI in Letterkenny have confirmed that a Donegal man, who had been reported missing, has made contact with home. Cian Langelaan (26) was last seen on May 10 leaving his residence in Letterkenny carrying a backpack. Following an Ireland-wide appeal, gardai have confirmed that Cian has made contact and is safe. The public has been […]
Councillor accuses colleagues of exploiting LIS scheme
A Glenties area councillor has accused councillors of exploiting a government road scheme to “look after their own families first”. Councillor Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig made the allegation when criticising the amount of funding allocated to Donegal under the Local Improvement Scheme (LIS). The scheme, designed to enhance non-public roads leading to homes and […]
Doherty welcomes redevelopment plans
The plans will see the construction of up thirty housing units as well as a purpose built assisted living unit.
Donegal musicians to sing at alternative Eurovision gig
LETTERKENNY musician Mick Blake will be among artists performing at an alternative concert being organised in opposition to this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. ‘Palestine – You’re A Vision’ will be streamed live online on the same night and same time as the Eurovision is taking place in Israel. Among those signed up to play are […]
Family of RTC victim urge driver be spared jail
“We have forgiven Evan Quinn. What happened was a tragedy.”
Father who raped young daughter is jailed for 11 years
A Donegal father-of-six who repeatedly and regularly raped his teenage daughter has being jailed for eleven years. Maurice Lafferty (50) of Corcullen, Castlefin, Donegal, pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court to raping his daughter Annie Lafferty at his home on dates between November 1, 2010 and June 30 2011. Garda Sergeant John Dorian told […]
Gardai lift cordon following overnight incident
AN area of Letterkenny sealed off by Gardai overnight has reopened. The incident, believed to be a serious assault, occurred outside a night club on Letterkenny’s Lower Main Street in the early hours of this morning. It is understood at least one person has been taken to Letterkenny Hospital. Advertisement The area was sealed off […]
Disability should be central to Area Plan – Kavanagh
FINE Gael councillor Jimmy Kavanagh is calling for the issue of disability to be put front and centre of the new Letterkenny Area Plan. “ There is an opportunity now in the process of devising the new plan to make disability a central part of that plan,” said Councillor Kavanagh. “This is something I have […]
Council urged to inspect hydrants after gorse blazes
A west Donegal councillor is calling for a full audit of fire hydrants after it emerged emergency service personnel were unable to access one during last week’s gorse catastrophe. Councillor Micheal Mac Giolla Easbuig has made a number of proposals in the wake of the devastating blazes, including that all hydrants be inspected. “Firefighters at […]