The R245 Carraig Airt Road near An Craoslach (Creeslough) will be closed to traffic on Wednesday, July 8 and Thursday, July 9 for resurfacing works. Donegal County Council said the closure, between 8am and 5pm on both days, is needed to allow works to continue in the townland of Coill Loch Corráin (Killoughcarron), a continuation […]
Man kicks front door of house causing damage in Convoy
A MAN kicked the front door of a house in Convoy in the early hours of the morning. The incident occurred at The Green at approximately 2am on Sunday, July 5. Damage was caused to the front door after the man kicked it. Advertisement Gardaí are appealing for the assistance of the public in relation to the incident. “We appeal […]
Road reopens after three-car collision in Carrigans
THE R265 and L2141 roads have reopened following a three-car collision in Carrigans earlier today. The collision occurred at Coxtown Crossroads at around 11.30am. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene and six people were brought by ambulance for assessment at Letterkenny University Hospital. Advertisement A road closure was in place at Coxtown Crossroads, Carrigans […]
Donegal medical student awarded Údarás na Gaeltachta and HSE Scholarship
GAELTACHT students from all around the country gathered in Údarás na Gaeltachta headquarters in Furbo, Co Galway recently as part of the first ever awards ceremony for the Gaeltacht Scolarship Scheme. Éilis Ní Ruiséil of Gort an Choirce was among the recipients of the scholarship and is currently studying Medicine in the University of Limerick. […]
Six people taken to hospital after three-car collision in Carrigans
SIX people have been taken to hospital following a three-car collision in Carrigans. The collision occurred at Coxtown Crossroads at around 11.30am today. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene and six people were brought by ambulance for assessment at Letterkenny University Hospital. Advertisement Gardaí have confirmed that a road closure is in place at […]
Two attempted car thefts in Letterkenny
THERE were two attempted car thefts reported in Letterkenny last week. A car was left damaged after an attempted theft in the area of Meadowbank Park on Wednesday, July 1 between approximately 11.45am and 1.30pm. The car that had been parked in the area was entered between those times and damage was caused to the steering column. Advertisement Damage […]
Pedestrian struck by car in Churchill
A PEDESTRIAN was hit by a car in Churchill. The collision occurred in the area of Keeloges on Monday, June 22 at approximately 9.30pm. The car is described by gardaí as a lowered black BMW with a partial registration number of ’07 C’ and with tinted windows. Advertisement It first struck a parked vehicle along the roadside in […]
Water restored to most Burnfoot homes
Most homes affected by a water outage in Burnfoot have had their supply restored this morning, Uisce Éireann has confirmed. Around 40 of the 50 homes affected in the Brea Road, Garvary and Gortcormican areas had supply restored last night following an intensive repair effort. Crews remain on site working to restore water to the […]
Gardaí appeal for witnesses to fatal collision near Buncrana
GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses to a fatal two-car collision outside Buncrana on Saturday last. The collision occurred at Kinnego Crossroads, Ballymagan shortly before 9.10pm. An adult male driver aged in his 20s was pronounced deceased at the scene. Advertisement He has been named as 21-year-old Aaron Friel, who was from the Buncrana area. An adult […]
Donegal RNLI volunteers promote water safety at Croke Park
VOLUNTEERS from Bundoran, Arranmore and Lough Swilly RNLI were in Croke Park ahead of Saturday’s All-Ireland senior hurling championship semi-final between Cork and Galway to promote the charity’s water safety partnership with the GAA. The partnership aims to reduce the number of people who lose their lives through drowning each year. Among the Donegal crew were […]