‘Oldtown terrorist making our lives hell’


BY JEROME HUGHES A GROUP of residents living in the Oldtown area of Letterkenny claim they are being terrorised by one of their neighbours and that “someone will end up dead” unless their concerns are addressed by gardaí and Donegal County Council. Amid genuine fear over possible reprisals, most of the residents have spoken to […]


Man struck by vehicle in Clonmany on Sunday dies


A man has died following an alleged hit-and-run in Clonmany in the early hours of Sunday. According to gardaí, at about 00:15, a pedestrian in his 60s was struck by a vehicle which then left the scene. He was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital before being transferred to Beaumont Hospital in Dublin. Advertisement He died […]


Investigations are ongoing after a child was hit by a car in Donegal Town 


INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing after a child was hit by a car in Donegal Town. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of road traffic collision between a pedestrian and car on Upper Main Street, Donegal Town, today, Wednesday, May 15. The incident occurred at approximately 2pm. Advertisement A child has been taken to Letterkenny University Hospital […]


Letterkenny University Hospital warns of possible delays this weekend


LETTERKENNY University Hospital has warned of possible delays this weekend as “necessary upgrades” are carried out to the ICT system that manages patient activity in the hospital. This upgrade will improve links with LUH and other hospitals and community services in the region. “It is expected that some delays will arise for patients at our […]


Man taken to hospital following Portnoo-Maas Crash


A man has been taken to hospital by ambulance following a single-vehicle crash halfway between Portnoo and Maas on the R261. It happened at around 6 o’clock this morning at Ballyiriston Bridge. Gardaí say diversions are in place as the road remains closed.


Fundraiser in memory of young Manor man a huge success


By Dionne Meehan A MEMORIAL fundraiser set up to mark the first anniversary of a young man from Manorcunningham saw hundreds gather to show their support. P.J. McGinty was just 19-years-old when he passed away last April. Advertisement Remembered as a loveable, outgoing lad with a heart of gold, P.J.’s family planned some very special […]


New single for Boy M5 a nod to late bandmate


by Louise Doyle A NEW single by Donegal band Boy M5 looks to the future while giving a nod to the memory of its much loved bassist Paul Mooney, who lost his life in a car collision in December. Paul, aged 30, died just days before Christmas on December 18. Advertisement His tragic and sudden […]


Vintners’ AGM taking place today in Ballybofey


VINTNERS from across Ireland are gathering in Ballybofey today for their annual conference  President of the Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) John Clendennen said there are many challenges and opportunities facing their members with rising costs a major issue for pub owners. The conference is taking place in Jackson’s Hotel in Ballybofey and many in […]