HIGH visibility patrols and checkpoints will be in operation across Donegal this October bank Holiday weekend, gardaí have warned. Gardaí are appealing to people to never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. They are also calling on drivers to slow down and for everyone in a vehicle to ensure they wear their seatbelt. […]
Residents to fight active travel plans
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BALLYMACOOL residents are to vehemently oppose active travel plans on their doorstep, which would see the creation of a cycle lane and the construction of a parking bay to replace spaces currently outside their homes. Close to 100 people attended a public meeting in the Station House Hotel on Tuesday night, where residents voiced their fears that […]
Tributes paid to popular Letterkenny teacher Seamus Quinn
TOUCHING tributes have been paid following the death of beloved Letterkenny teacher Seamus Quinn. Seamus, who was a Derry native, worked as a Spanish teacher in Loreto Secondary School in Letterkenny. Following the sad news of his passing yesterday, Loreto Secondary School took to social media to pay a touching tribute to the father of […]
Weather: Rain will clear this morning leaving sunny spells
TODAY will start off wet with rain in many areas. Rain will gradually clear through the morning. Sunshine and showers will follow. Advertisement Showers will become heavier this evening with hail possible. Highest temperatures of 9 to 11 degrees. Tonight, showers will continue, some heavy with hail possible. Lowest temperatures of 4 to 7 degrees. […]
Missing Letterkenny teacher sadly found deceased
Gardaí have confirmed that a missing Letterkenny teacher has sadly been found deceased. Earlier today, the PSNI launched a public appeal for missing man Seamus Quinn. Seamus (63) worked as a teacher in Letterkenny. Advertisement Seamus’s last location is believed to be on the city side of Derry yesterday morning. A garda spokesperson said: “Following […]
ATU Letterkenny students take part in walkout protest
STUDENTS from ATU Donegal hosted a ‘walkout’ today at the Letterkenny campus. Participants left their classes and gathered at the front of the building to oppose recent Government decisions. The protest was held as students believe that Technological Universities haven’t been treated fairly by the Government in the recent budget. Advertisement Thousands of students from […]
‘Peter was a beloved man, a cherished man to those who knew him and loved him’
Donegal boxing legend Peter O’Donnell laid to rest in Raphoe
Letterkenny student awarded €25,000 scholarship
Letterkenny student, Philip McGee was awarded a Naughton Foundation Scholarship worth €25,000 at a ceremony in Trinity Business School on Saturday. The award was presented by founding patrons of the Naughton Foundation, Dr. Martin Naughton, and his wife Carmel, who were joined by Minister Jack Chambers, TD to present winning students with their awards and […]
PSNI issue appeal for missing Letterkenny teacher
The PSNI have launched a public appeal for missing man Seamus Quinn. Seamus works as a teacher in Letterkenny. Seamus is a 63 year old male. He has been described as having short grey hair. He is 5’8” of medium build and may have glasses on. Seamus’s exact clothing is unknown, however he may be […]
Two-car collision in Letterkenny
Gardaí received a report of a two-car road traffic collision at Cullion, Letterkenny, at around 8:50am this morning. A garda spokesperson said: “As this incident is ongoing, no further information is available at this time.”