All Donegal motorists looking to renew their motor insurance, or take out a new motor insurance policy must provide their driver number from the end of the month onwards, the Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland (MIBI) has warned. From 31st March 2025 it will be an offence for any insurance provider or broker to issue […]
Letterkenny man crashed stolen car while drunk
A LETTERKENNY man was handed down a four-month custodial sentence after being convicted of crashing a stolen car while under the influence of alcohol. Donal Kelly (27), of Windmill View, Letterkeny, appeared before Strabane Magistrates Court via videolink from Maghaberry Prison, Lisburn, last Thursday charged with a number of offences including driving with excess alcohol, […]
Exciting event in Croithlí Distillery tomorrow
AN EXCITING event exploring how our ancient heritage, wild landscape and vibrant community spirit continue to shape life in Donegal will take place in Croithlí Distillery tomorrow. Údarás na Gaeltachta is proud to host ‘Believe in Home: How Donegal’s Spirit Shapes us’, an evening to explore the many ways a sense of place not only inspires […]
Funeral details announced for Gortahork crash victim
Funeral details have been announced for one of the two young men killed in a collision in Gortahork on Friday night. Shaun Martin McClafferty will be laid to rest following funeral Mass in Teach Pobail Chríost Rí, Gortahork on Thursday, March 6, at 11am. Removal from the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top Letterkenny […]
Letterkenny joins national protest at Irish Language cuts
LIONRA Leitir Ceanainn joined 40 Irish Language and Gaeltacht groups across the country as they protested at the cuts in funding which have been announced by Foras na Gaeilge. The staff at Líonra Leitir Ceanainn and Glór na nGael were supported in the strike on Wednesday last, which took place outside Líonra Leitir Ceanainn’s office, by […]
The Third Degree: Guiding others to achieve their goals
Anne McHugh is proud of the role which the Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB) plays in the lives of so many in our communities. The Ballyshannon native tells us of the challenges of being Chief Executive – a role that is busy and complex, but one that she loves. Hi Anne, thanks for doing this interview. […]
Meehan criticises HSE over cancer treatment timeframe
By Paul McElwee LETTERKENNY University Hospital has been singled out by a local councillor as part of a wider criticism of cancer treatment waiting times in the HSE in the West and North West. Independent Cllr Declan Meehan, who represents Donegal on the Regional Health Forum, spoke after receiving the information on waiting times at […]
Joe’s book-signing event draws a great response
By Paddy Walsh “Cad é mar atá tú?” – a greeting echoed more than once to the man who has undertaken an Irish language journey and written the book to prove it. It’s Saturday afternoon in the Letterkenny Shopping Centre and Joe McHugh is busy signing copies of that book in the Bookmark outlet. Advertisement […]
Dangerous to act on accused claims against co-accused
Dangerous to act on accused man’s claims against co-accused, jury told
Letterkenny legend Jerry the Giraffe returns to Main St
By Róise Collins JERRY the Giraffe, the beloved motorised figure that once proudly stood in the window of Dillon’s supermarket, has returned to Letterkenny’s Main Street. This time, he’s found a new home at the popular Cottage Bar. Dillon’s was the town’s first supermarket and an institution in its own right, and so was Jerry, […]