AN 18-year-old man has been charged in connection with a crash in Inishowen that claimed the lives of a young mother and her daughter last summer. Lochlainn Doherty, Doaghmore, Clonmany, faced a total of eight charges when he appeared before Buncrana District Court this week, including dangerous driving causing the deaths of Natalie McLaughlin, 27, […]
€196.5 million Shared Island investment for North West Rail and health projects
THE Derry-Belfast-Dublin rail corridor and the North-West Cancer Support Centre are among a dozen projects to benefit from a €377 million Government Shared Island investment package announced this week. A total of €193 million has been allocated to improve rail connectivity between Derry, Belfast and Dublin, while €3.5 million will support cross-border health initiatives including […]
Disruption to telephone line at LUH tonight
The public are advised that Eir will be carrying out essential works on telephone lines servicing Letterkenny University Hospital tonight (Wednesday) from 10pm until 6am. During this period, the hospitals main telephone number (074) 91 25888, may be unavailable. Anyone needing to contact the hospital during these hours should instead use the alternative number (074) […]
Donegal set for summer sun as temperatures to reach 27°C
DONEGAL residents are being urged to make the most of a welcome warm spell today, as the county enjoys one of its brighter days of the summer so far. Temperatures are expected to reach a high of 22°C across the county, with just a 10% chance of rainfall, making it one of the driest days […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, June 24
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Eunan Doherty, Letterkenny Catherine Mc Laughlin (née Russell), Termon Advertisement John Coleman, Letterkenny and formerly Dunmore Mary Jordan (née Bermingham), Bundoran and formerly Arklow John McGinty, Ballybofey Rosaleen Broderick (née Patton), Ballyshannon and formerly Glengormley Betty Nulty (née McDonald), Ardara and formerly Clane Michael Doherty, Granard and […]
Window smashed during break-in at Burnfoot house
A WINDOW was smashed and entry gained to a house in Burnfoot. The incident occurred in the area of Tievebane in the early hours of Wednesday, June 17. A side window of the house was smashed and entry was gained. A number of items were disturbed within the house but nothing is believed to have been […]
Designer handbag and purse stolen at Lisfannon Beach
A DESIGNER handbag and purse were stolen from a car parked at Lisfannon Beach. The incident occurred at the carpark on Friday, June 19 at approximately 4.50pm. The passenger side window of the car was smashed and a grey Marc Jacobs handbag and purse were stolen from within. Advertisement “We appeal to anyone who may have observed a […]
Man charged with possession of drugs represents himself in court
A LETTERKENNY man has been charged after being caught in possession of drugs. Brajan Kotulski of Ard Glass, Letterkenny was before Letterkenny District Court on Monday past. He was charged with being in possession of an illegal drug, cocaine, contrary to section 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, 1977. Advertisement Garda Sergeant Jim Collins told the […]
Masked male attacks house and car in Convoy
A MASKED male caused criminal damage to a house and car in Convoy. The incident occurred in the area of Greenfields on Monday, June 22 between approximately 6.30am and 7am. A male who was dressed in a grey tracksuit, a black jacket and wearing a black facemask entered the garden of a property in that area between […]
E-scooter stolen in Letterkenny
GARDAÍ are appealing for information in connection with the theft of an e-scooter in Letterkenny. The incident occurred in the area of the Retail Park on Thursday, June 18. An e-scooter had been locked to a barrier at that location by the owner at approximately 4.30pm. They returned at 8.30pm to discover that it had been stolen. Advertisement […]