GARDAÍ will be ramping up checkpoints and speed checks across Donegal this Bank Holiday weekend. Drivers are being urged to never get behind the wheel of a vehicle under the influence of alcohol and or drugs. A garda spokesperson said: “We are fast approaching the August Bank holiday weekend. As always, Gardaí will be out on […]
Man taken to hospital after Ballybofey assault
A MAN had to be taken to Letterkenny University Hospital following an alleged assault in Ballybofey. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the alleged assault at Navenny Street, near the junction with Chesnut Road, on Sunday, July 27 between 9.30pm and 9.50pm. A man reported that he was assaulted at that location between those times by another […]
Substantial copper theft from Lurgybrack substation
GARDAÍ are investigating the theft of a substantial amount of copper from the ESB substation at Lurgybrack in Letterkenny. The theft took place between 5pm on Monday, July 21 and 9.30am on Monday, July 28. The stolen items were 300m of copper wire (19 by 1.5) and nine 5m lengths of copper wire. No damage was […]
Woman remains in hospital with life-threatening injuries following collision
A WOMAN aged in her 60s remains in hospital with life-threatening injuries following a two-vehicle collision on Friday. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a two vehicle road traffic collision that occurred on the N13 (Letterkenny to Ballybofey road) in the townland of Listillion, at approximately 5.05pm. The driver of one of the vehicles, a […]
Donegal GAA confirm homecoming arrangements
By Aoife Doherty DONEGAL fans are expected in their droves tonight in Donegal Town for the official homecoming event for the Donegal senior footballers. Donegal GAA have confirmed that the event will get underway tonight at 6.30pm when there will be live music from Onóir and Darren Boot. Advertisement The team are expected to arrive […]
Woman being treated for life-threatening injuries following Letterkenny collision
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a two-car road traffic collision that occurred on the N13 Letterkenny to Ballybofey road in the townland of Listillion, at approximately 5:05pm today, Friday, July 25. The driver of one of the vehicles, a woman aged in her 60s, is being treated for life-threatening injuries at Letterkenny University Hospital. […]
Six hospitalised following three car collision
THREE vehicles were involved in a collision which took place on the N13 Letterkenny to Derry road in Speenogue, Bridgend on Sunday, July 20 at 4.45pm. The crash required a large number of emergency services and Gardaí to attend. Six people were brought to hospital following the crash. Advertisement Gardaí believe that no life threatening […]
The Marty Party is landing in Kilcar
By Aoife Doherty RTÉ’S Up for the Match programme will be in Kilcar on the eve of the All-Ireland Final. The programme will be streamed live from Kilcar GAA’s Towney Park on Saturday, July 26 at 7pm. Advertisement There is plenty of excitement as some top players and pundits will be in attendance with RTÉ’s […]
Still time to get secondary school immunisations in Donegal
The HSE would like to advise parents and guardians that there is still time to get secondary school immunisations in Donegal this summer under the 2024/2025 programme. The School Immunisations Programme for first years in secondary school consists of three vaccines; HPV, Tdap (3in1) and MenACWY. The SIP Team has already visited every secondary school […]