A well-loved name has returned to Oliver Plunkett Road in Letterkenny, as Headmasters Salon welcomes customers old and new following its official reopening on Sunday afternoon. The salon, long regarded as a staple of the local community, is beginning an exciting new chapter under a dedicated team who say they are honoured to continue the […]
Gardaí investigate hit and run at Letterkenny roundabout
Gardaí are investigating a hit and run at the roundabout on the Kilmacrennan Road in Letterkenny. The two car collision involving a white Audi and silver Toyota Vitz took place shortly before 7.30pm on Sunday, November 30. The driver of the Toyota did not remain at the scene. Advertisement “Both vehicles were travelling from Letterkenny […]
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after pedestrian struck by car in Letterkenny
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses or dash-cam footage in connection with a road traffic collision on the L1114 road at Oldtown, Letterkenny yesterday afternoon. The collision involving a car and a pedestrian occurred at approximately 4.50pm. “The pedestrian was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital to receive medical attention. Advertisement “No life threatening injuries are believed […]
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after car stolen in Ballybofey
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses in connection with a number of incidents that occurred in the area of the Beeches, Ballybofey on Wednesday, November 26 at approximately 11.30pm. “A red Peugeot is believed to have entered the estate around that time. Two men got out and caused damage to the door of an apartment in […]
Identification numbers for beaches ‘could save lives’
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By Chris Ashmore A SPECIAL individual identification number – or code – for every beach and pier, not just in Donegal but all over the country, could help to save lives – that’s the view of a Donegal councillor who was fortunate to be rescued after getting into difficulty in the sea in the summer. […]
DLDC welcomes new members to Board of Directors
DONEGAL Local Development CLG (DLDC) has welcomed four new members to the Board of Directors. DLDC’s Board of Directors is the ultimate decision-making body within the organisation, comprising of representatives from the community and voluntary sector, social partners, statutory agencies and public representatives, devising and implementing solutions to help make communities in Donegal more sustainable […]
Commissioner invited to come to Donegal
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GARDA Commissioner Justin Kelly is to be invited to a future meeting of the newly formed Donegal Local Community Safety Partnerships (LCSPs). The Donegal LCSP met in November for the first time, formally beginning its inception locally following the disbanding of the former Donegal Joint Policing Committee (JPC) late last year to make way for the […]
Weather: Bright and breezy day with mix of scattered showers
TODAY will be bright and breezy to start with clear and sunny spells. Becoming cloudy early on with scattered showers, some turning heavy at times with the chance of hail. Highest temperatures of 5 to 8 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be clear at first, but becoming cloudier overnight with more persistent spells of showery rain. […]
Ford donates thousands of hygiene items to local organisations
FORD Ireland has donated thousands of hygiene and personal care items to local organisations in Donegal. After transporting the items from Dublin on Saturday, Hygiene Hub Donegal volunteers packed and sorted them, along with additional supplies purchased by the team. They will now be distributed to local organisations such as Danú, We Care Food Bank […]
Gardaí launch Christmas Road Safety Campaign
AS the Christmas period approaches, An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority are appealing to all road users to stay safe and never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. To date this year, 166 people have lost their lives in road traffic collisions on Irish roads. Over the Christmas and New Year […]