Letterkenny University Hospital is dealing with a serious incident, with multiple injured people requiring immediate attention.
Explosion in Creeslough
THERE has been an explosion at a petrol station in Creeslough this afternoon. Gardai and ambulance crews are at the scene of Creeslough supermarket. “Gardaí are currently assisting other Emergency Services at the scene of a serious incident at Creeslough, County Donegal,” said a Garda Spokesperson. “An Garda Síochána are asking any road users intending […]
Road Safety Road Show returns to Letterkenny
To date in 2022, 5 people have tragically lost their lives on Donegal roads.
Huge sadness at deaths of father and daughter
Patrick (Satch) Devenney passed away in Donegal Hospice on Wednesday. His daugher, Margaret Sullivan died unexpectedly at her home yesterday.
Peaceful conclusion to Letterkenny incident
A male had barricaded himself in a room within a dwelling in Letterkenny.
Ballymanus documentary gets Hollywood invite
A documentary on the Ballymanus explosion which killed 19 people in west Donegal almost 80 years ago is to be shown in Hollywood. ‘Ballymanus’ was named Best Documentary on Thursday following its debut showing at the Vienna Independent Film Festival. Writers and directors Patrick Sharkey and Seán Doupe have now been invited to show it at events in Scotland, Mexico […]
‘Half masting’ of flag splits opinion among councillors
FLYING the national flag at half mast outside council buildings today has divided opinion among Donegal’s councillors. Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s office contacted all local authorities on Friday requesting that the flag be lowered to mark the funeral of Queen Elizabeth. In an email to Donegal County Council Chief Executive John McLaughlin, the Taoiseach asked that […]
Paths compo exceeded €360k in first six months of 2022
DONEGAL County Council has paid out over €360,000 already this year in compensation as a result of injuries suffered on broken or flawed footpaths. The payments bring to more than €3 million the amount drained from the public purse due to claims since 2016. Mayor of Letterkenny and Milford Municipal District, Donal Kelly, will bring a […]
Colly maps Donegal – From north to south, east to west
A Letterkenny resident who started charting his favourite places in Donegal five years ago has pulled them all together in a huge map. Colin ‘Colly’ Farrell’s colourful creation has just gone on display in the Silver Tassie, the first place to make it on to the impressive trail. Colly, who is originally from Dublin but […]