THE fifth annual Donegal Camino has exceeded its ambitious 2025 target and will donate a whopping €153,277 to the Cancer Care West Support Centre, Donegal. In five short years the seven day walking festival has generated over €430,000 in funds. The funds raised through the seven-day walking festival enable the Cancer Care West Support Centre Donegal to provide […]
Hundreds of local children to benefit from annual Give A Gift Appeal
By Paul McElwee CHRISTMAS Day will be made a little brighter for local children in need this year as the annual Give A Gift Appeal came to a close last week. The appeal was undertaken by the STRIVE programme through Include Youth, a youth-led initiative supported by PEACEPLUS and managed by the Special EU Programmes […]
‘Christmas reminds us that true worth is found in vulnerability’
IN his Christmas message, Bishop Niall Coll, who will take over as the Bishop of Raphoe in late January, says the season reminds us that true worth is not found in dominance but in vulnerability. Reflecting on what Christmas represents, the St Johnston man said: “The Christmas story overturned the way the world thought about power. […]
Major Glencar housing development given green light
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A MAJOR housing development in Letterkenny – the largest in the town for many years – has been given the green light, despite numerous objections from residents. The large scale residential development consists of 260 residential units, comprising 100 dwellings and 160 apartments at Glencar Irish and Glencar Scotch. The plans, lodged by PJ McDermott in […]
Speed enforcement operation continuing until midnight
An Garda Síochána, in partnership with the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and other stakeholders, are continuing to carry out a 24-hour nationwide speed enforcement operation today as part of National Slow Down Day this evening. The initiative, which began at 12:01am this morning will continue until 11:59pm today, aiming to promote safer driving and reduce […]
Cathaoirleach extends Christmas greetings to the Donegal Diaspora
CATHAOIRLEACH of Donegal County Council has extended Christmas wishes to the Donegal Diaspora. In a festive message, Councillor Paul Canning said: “As Christmas and the new year approaches, it once again brings a treasured opportunity for families and friends to reunite, to share joy, and to create lasting memories together. “Each year, Ireland welcomes hundreds of thousands of people […]
Probe following dangerous driving incident
GARDAÍ are appealing for dash-cam footage as part of an investigation by Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit into dangerous driving. The incident, involving a VW Jetta, occurred on Sunday, December 21 in the Stranorlar area. A garda spokesperson said: “We are seeking dash-cam footage from motorists who may have travelled between Lifford and Stranorlar on that date […]
Pedestrian taken to hospital following Raphoe collision
A PEDESTRIAN was taken by ambulance to Letterkenny University Hospital following a collision in Raphoe. The road traffic collision happened on the R236 at Magheraboy on Thursday, December 18 at approximately at 11.15pm. The collision involved a pedestrian and a car. The driver and passengers were uninjured. A garda spokesperson said: “The pedestrian involved was taken by ambulance to […]
Fresh appeal for information following Manor collision
GARDAÍ have issued a fresh appeal for information following a collision involving two pedestrians and a vehicle in Manorcunningham. Gardaí attended the scene of the collision on the N14 at Drumcairn on Wednesday, December 17, shortly after 6.30am. The collision involved two pedestrians and a car. The driver was not injured. Advertisement The two pedestrians were […]
Six cars damaged in Letterkenny car park
THE front and rear windscreens of six cars were damaged in a Letterkenny car park. Gardaí are appealing for the assistance of the public in connection with a number of criminal damage incidents that happened in a car park at the Nas Mór Apartment block in Carnamuggagh Upper, Letterkenny, at 00.30am on Sunday, December 21. Gardaí […]