By Chris Ashmore SHOCK new figures have revealed that Donegal County Council issued almost 1,000 Fixed Charge Notices (FCNs) to motorists who had parked illegally in disabled parking bays over the most recent two year period. In 2023, the local authority issued 415 FCNs for the offence of parking in a disabled parking bay without […]
Donkey who defied odds celebrates first birthday at Donegal Donkey Sanctuary
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By Dionne Meehan REMEMBER Rose? She is a one-year-old donkey who has defied all odds. Abandoned by her mother Daisy following her birth at Donegal Donkey Sanctuary last summer, there was a lot of uncertainty in the first few weeks of her life. Advertisement Visiting the new born last year, the Donegal News was told […]
Letterkenny woman who completed college course in her 70s hopes to inspire others
A LETTERKENNY student who began learning body massage in her 70s hopes her journey will inspire others to consider part-time study. Kate Sweeney has just completed the Level 3 Certificate in Body Massage at North West Regional College (NWRC) and says studying is “great for the brain at any age”. With a career that includes working […]
Huge welcome locally to St Colmcille public holiday call
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by Louise Doyle WITH Donegal County Council set to ask the government to establish a public holiday in honour of St Colmcille, the move has been resoundingly welcomed in Letterkenny. St Colmcille was born at Gartan, near Letterkenny, in 521 and established over 50 Christian sites throughout Ireland. Advertisement He was also known as Columba, a Latin version […]
Trial for man charged with burglary at Letterkenny car dealership
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A MAN is to stand trial in October charged with burglary and causing damage at a Letterkenny car dealership. Thomas McDonagh (45), 2 Canal Road, Letterkenny, was served the Book of Evidence at Monday’s Letterkenny District Court. McDonagh is charged that on May 4, 2019 at Divers Garage, Canal Road, he allegedly damaged a motor […]
Parenting column: Taking children out of school for a holiday is a personal decision
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There’s been talk in the media recently of the detrimental effects of taking kids out of school during term time to go on holidays. They say that school absenteeism is on the rise and the powers that be have advised against the practice. Personally – and in my professional experience as a secondary school teacher […]
Fanad Lighthouse secures 20-year future through new lease agreement
FORBAIRT Fhánada has announced the signing of a new 20-year lease agreement with the Commissioners of Irish Lights (Irish Lights) for the continued operation and development of Fanad Lighthouse. The official signing ceremony took place at the lighthouse itself, celebrating the renewal of a successful partnership that has helped position Fanad as one of the […]
Motorists urged to step up security measures following spate of attacks
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by Louise Doyle CAR owners are being urged to step up security measures following a theft and spate of damage to cars in Letterkenny University Hospital’s car park and in Ramelton. Gardaí are investigating the theft of a blue Toyota Sienta with a partial registration of ‘171D62’ that was stolen from LUH ‘s car park on Saturday, June 7 […]
Local Community Safety Partnerships expected to be in place in September
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by Louise Doyle A NEW crime and policing forum replacing the defunct Donegal Joint Policing Committee (JPC) is expected to be in place in September. Donegal JPC was disbanded late last year to make way for the establishment of Local Community Safety Partnerships (LCSPs). Advertisement Concerns around the delay in rolling out the LCSPs had previously been voiced amid a […]
Milford woman named as Medical Regional Base Supervisor
By Paul McElwee A MILFORD native has been announced as the new Regional Base supervisor for the Donegal region by ambulance, event medical and training services provider Medicall. Charlotte Harpur was recently appointed to the role, one of seven newly-created Regional Base Supervisor positions introduced by Medicall as part of a major nationwide investment designed […]