A main road in Bunbeg remains closed following a two-vehicle road traffic collision involving a truck and a car this evening. Gardaí and emergency services attended at approximately 5.20pm on Tuesday evening, May 5. The female driver of the car, aged in her 50’s, was conveyed to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. […]
Public health concerns raised over Falcarragh sewage spill
CONCERNS over public health and safety have been raised after sewage was left pouring onto the main road in Falcarragh. The issue in the Ballina area of the west Donegal town was first reported on Saturday, and as of this morning, crews from Uisce Éireann had still not responded, today’s meeting of the Glenties Municipal […]
Anthony Molloy elected as Cathaoirleach of Glenties MD
COUNCILLOR Anthony Molloy has been elected Cathaoirleach of the Glenties Municipal District. The Fianna Fáil councillor was put forward by Sinn Féin’s Cllr Brian Carr and seconded by Cllr John Sheamuis Ó Fearraigh at the Municipal Districts AGM this afternoon. Cllr Molloy spoke of how he was very proud of being selected. He shared how […]
New tertiary route to General Nursing announced for Donegal
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A NEW Tertiary Bachelor’s Degree in General Nursing has been announced for Donegal. The BSc (Hons) in General Nursing commences in Donegal ETB at the FET Centre Letterkenny, with a seamless transition to Atlantic Technological University Donegal, Letterkenny Campus. A total of 32 new Tertiary Bachelor’s Degree routes were announced by the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD. They will be open to applications […]
Lawnmower stolen from garden in Letterkenny
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A LAWNMOWER was stolen from a garden in Letterkenny. The theft occurred in the Ballymacool area between Saturday, May 2 at 8pm and Sunday, May 3 at midday. A green ‘Parkside’ robotic lawnmower was stolen from the garden of a house in that area. “We appeal to anyone who may have observed any suspicious activity in […]
Gardaí issue appeal over stolen quad in Churchill
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GARDAÍ are appealing for the public’s assistance in connection with the theft of a quad in Churchill. The theft occurred in the Lossett area at approximately 5am on Tuesday, April 28. A 2016 red Honda TRX500 quad was stolen from a farm shed in that area at that time. A man entered the shed and […]
Woman assaulted and robbed at Letterkenny traffic lights
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A WOMAN was assaulted and had money stolen from her while waiting at traffic lights in Letterkenny. The incident occurred on Tuesday, April 28 at approximately 11.40am at the traffic lights on Justice Walsh Road. A woman was in the driver seat of her car when a woman approached her car on the driver’s side. […]
Teenager assaulted while fishing at Rathmullan Pier
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A TEENAGER was assaulted by two younger males while fishing in Rathmullan. The alleged assault occurred at Rathmullan Pier on Friday, May 1 at approximately 8.50pm. A male teenager was fishing at that location when he was approached by two younger males. One of them asked him if he could use his fishing rod. When he declined, the […]
LUH celebrates International Day of the Midwife
Letterkenny University Hospital is celebrating International Day of the Midwife today, by recognising the invaluable contribution midwives make to the health and wellbeing of mothers, babies and families. Helping support women and families through some of life’s most meaningful moments. Midwives play a vital role in providing safe, compassionate and continuous care throughout pregnancy, labour […]
Men’s Sheds in Donegal to benefit from funding announcement
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There has been a warm welcome to the announcement by Minister Dara Calleary of funding for Men’s Sheds across Donegal, with a total of €47,632 allocated to support groups throughout the county. The announcement has been welcomed by Deputy Pat ‘The Cope’ Gallagher. “This funding will help Men’s Sheds meet essential running costs such as […]