THE main Lifford/Letterkenny Road has re-opened following a multi vehicle collision near Tully’s Tyres, Mulnagung, Ballindrait. Gardai have confirmed that one person was seriously injured in the crash involving a car and a van shortly after 8am this morning. It is understood that the driver of the van was seriously injured and has since been […]
Shortcomings in Ferry abuse case revealed in shocking new report
By Cronan Scanlon A DAMNING new report has found that health board officials failed to investigate a convicted paedophile who returned to his job as a school caretaker in Gweedore where he sexually abused more young boys. Michael Ferry (58) is serving a 14-year sentence after pleading guilty to dozens of sex attacks on young […]
Call to extend smoky coal ban
WITH a smoky coal ban in place in Letterkenny since 2013, the Asthma Society is calling for support of an all-island ban that would see it extended to all of Donegal.
Possible sighting of missing Dublin man in Letterkenny
THE family of a Dublin man missing since January are appealing for information after a possible sighting of him in Letterkenny.
NoWDOC withdraws controversial new operating procedures
NoWDOC has withdrawn controversial new operating procedures which would have seen doctors only attending emergencies when called by the ambulance service and not the public.
Teenager due in court after Gardai intercept stolen car
A NINETEEN year-old Letterkenny man is due to appear in court this morning charged with the theft of a BMW car from the car park of Sligo General Hospital.
World’s largest bio-marine ingredients plant for Killybegs
THE Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) has joined forces with Norwegian partner Biomarine Science Technology (BST) in a proposal to develop the world’s largest bio-marine ingredients facility in Killybegs.
Letterkenny orthodontic services in “crisis” – Consultant
A SENIOR Consultant has admitted that orthodontic services at Letterkenny General Hospital (LGH) are in “crisis mode.”
Dramatic rescue of Clipper race crew member
FOLLOWING Derry-Londonderry~Doire’s dramatic North Pacific rescue operation yesterday, Clipper Race round the world crew member Andrew Taylor is making a good recovery, with Skipper Sean McCarter explaining:
Car accident at Circular Road
GARDAI are investigating the circumstances behind a car crash on the busy Circular Road in Letterkenny this afternoon.