SUFFERERS of depression in Donegal are being given the opportunity to avail of a free six-week ‘stress control’ course thanks to brave Majella O’Donnell.
Gardai appeal for information in relation to tragic Dean Lafferty death
GARDAI in Ballybofey have issued an appeal for information surrounding the sudden death of Dean Lafferty (18) who was found dead at his Stranorlar home on Monday, February 17.
‘Robocop’ Christy Galligan to seek Labour Party nomination
WELL-known Letterkenny based private detective Christy Galligan is to seek a nomination to run for the Labour Party in the local elections the Donegal News has learned.
Letterkenny to host first marathon since 1983
THE first marathon to be held in Donegal in more than thirty years was officially launched last night at the Letterkenny Town Council offices.
Gardai to ‘monitor’ car cruises’
GARDAI in Donegal will ‘carefully monitor’ future ‘car cruises’ following the first major boy racer or modified car event of its kind at the weekend.
Almost 900 treated at new LGH sexual health clinic
THE HSE-run sexual health (GUM) clinic in Letterkenny General Hospital treated almost 900 new patients since it opened in September 2011, up to September 2013.
John Downey will not be prosecuted
A Donegal man accused of killing four soldiers in the 1982 IRA Hyde Park bombing will not be prosecuted because he was given a guarantee he would not face trial.
Tempers flare at council again
A MAJOR political spat erupted this week over an innocuous appointment to the new Donegal Education and Training Board.
Hope yet for Rockhill Army Barracks
THERE is still hope Rockhill Army Barracks on the outskirts of Letterkenny will be bought by Donegal County Council despite a clear indication from management the clear priority is to purchase Lifford Barracks only at this stage.
No conviction for Tyrone man who threw stool at Letterkenny bar maid
A TYRONE man who threw a stool over the counter at bar maid during a stag night in Letterkenny, escaped a criminal conviction at this week’s sitting of the District Court.