MARY Cannon from Meendrain outside Dungloe celebrated her 100th birthday in the Dungloe Community Hospital last week. Retired Dungloe priest Fr Seamus Meehan celebrated Mass for Mary and her family and friends who had gathered to celebrate the special occasion. Mary was presented with a cake from the Meenacross choir as she had been a […]
Man contacted former partner almost 400 times in one day despite barring order
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A MAN who contacted his former partner almost 400 times in one day despite a barring order being in place has been refused bail. Letterkenny District Court this week heard how the man had contacted the woman a total of 375 times within 24 hours, via phone calls, text messages, WhatsApp messages, voice notes and voice mails. The defendant, aged […]
Forty houses will need to be demolished for TEN-T project
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By Chris Ashmore CAUTIOUS optimism has been expressed that the much-needed Bonagee link bridge over the River Swilly in Letterkenny is edging ever closer. The proposed bridge – which would alleviate some of the town’s traffic issues – is part of major proposals under a national scheme known as the TEN-T which links some of the […]
‘Don’t pay rent’ – councillor tells tenants in crumbling homes
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by Evelyn Cullen THE eight families living in Railway Park Estate in St. Johnston, who have been waiting three years for results of tests carried out on their defective concrete block homes, have been advised by a local councillor not to pay their rent. At the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District meeting on Tuesday, Raphoe councillor Frank McBrearty […]
Farmers, the elderly and vulnerable people impacted by water shortages across west Donegal
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By Róise Collins HOUSEHOLDS across west Donegal are grappling with significant challenges due to ongoing water shortages, with some residents and farmers left without access to water for several days. Among those severely impacted is Katie Coyle from Falcarragh. Advertisement She runs Caring Capall an equine-assisted service for those with additional and emotional needs. While most […]
Letterkenny Babies celebrates major milestone
By Louise Flanagan Letterkenny Babies Facebook page recently hit the milestone of having 40,000 followers. It amazes me that the page I set up over ten years ago has grown to such an extent. Advertisement It was never my intention to set up a page with such a large following, but I am very proud […]
Discovery of old newspapers opens a window to the past
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By Diarmaid Doherty WHEN Letterkenny couple Kevin and Allison Doherty headed off for a walk close to Muckish Mountain recently, they hadn’t planned to be returning home with a collection of old newspapers, some of which date back over 40 years. As it was, it proved an eventful day out for the Dohertys who also […]
Twenty Donegal gardaí sustained injury in 2024
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by Louise Doyle TWENTY gardaí in Donegal Division sustained injury in the course of duty in 2024. Figures obtained through the Freedom of Information Act reveal the breakdown of occupational injuries suffered by gardaí in the course of duty, and the type of injury. Advertisement Twenty gardaí reported sustaining an occupational injury in Donegal Division in […]
Three nursing staff members at LUH honoured with special awards
Three outstanding staff from Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) have been acknowledged for the difference they make in their patients’ lives. At a ceremony in the hospital today, Nollaig Simms, Aimee Lynch and Ciaran Callaghan were chosen to receive a DAISY Award after being nominated by co-workers and patients. Following the resounding success of the DAISY […]
Park warden call turned down – again
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by Chris Ashmore A CALL from a local councillor for park wardens to be provided during the summer months – in a bid to deter anti-social behaviour – has been turned down, again. The issue was raised in a question submitted to the April meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council by Cllr. Jimmy Kavanagh. Advertisement […]