GARDAÍ are investigating an incident of criminal damage after a wheelie bin was set alight outside a house in St Johnston. The incident occurred in the area of Clashygowan on Tuesday, December 2, at approximately 7.20pm. The fire service attended the scene, and the fire did not spread. A garda spokesperson has appealed for anyone who was […]
Donegal man jailed in Australia extradited on further charges
A DONEGAL man who was extradited from Australia where he served a prison sentence for harassing his former partner was sentenced locally this week for criminal damage offences. Gavin Porter (34), Umrycam, Buncrana, has just served a two-year sentence for stalking and threatening to kill Tash Kramer. Court proceedings in Australia heard how Porter sent the mother-of-three up to 3,000 […]
Paul Bradley’s Facebook hacking nightmare
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Donegal News columnist Paul Bradley is still wondering how his Facebook account was hacked… So I’ve been hacked: after years of wondering how it seemed to happen to so many people, it’s happened to me. On a recent Sunday evening, while I watched a bit of telly (yes, I’m always working…), my Facebook account began […]
Beloved Ramelton musician to be remembered on his second anniversary
THE heartbroken family of talented Ramelton musician Paul Mooney, who lost his life in a collision just days before Christmas in 2023, are preparing to mark the second anniversary of his death. Mr Mooney (30), late of Glen Lower, died in a two-car collision on the N14 Letterkenny to Lifford road at Carrickballydoey on December 18. Paul’s […]
Letterkenny man wins €275,000 in TodayFM Cash Machine
Letterkenny man Przemyslaw Wbnelski received the call of a lifetime this afternoon when he won €275,000 – the largest prize ever given away on Irish radio. Przemyslaw was wrapping up his workday when the call came through from Barry Dunne of TodayFM, delivering the life-changing news. Overjoyed by the win, Przemyslaw revealed that he plans to […]
MET Éireann issue weekend rain warning
A yellow weather warning for rain has been issued for Donegal this weekend. The moderate weather warning issued MET Éireann will be in place from 6pm tomorrow, Saturday until midnight on Monday. The forecaster warned of spells of heavy rain. Advertisement They also warned of increased flood risk due to high river levels and saturated […]
Person taken to hospital following four-car collision
Gardaí and emergency services are at the scene of a four-car road traffic collision on the R245 at Aughnagaddy, Ramelton, which occurred shortly before 2pm this afternoon. One person has been brought by ambulance to hospital, as a precaution. “No other injuries reported at this time,” a garda spokesperson said.
Inquest into death of St Johnston grandmother hit by lorry opened and adjourned
AN Inquest into the death of a St Johnston grandmother who died after being struck by a lorry was opened and adjourned today in Letterkenny Courthouse. Patricia McBrearty (81), of Church Street, St Johnston, died after being hit by the vehicle just yards from her home on August 30 last year. Opening the inquest into […]
Green light for works to property located within confines of protected structure
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PLANNING permission for the construction of an extension to an existing outbuilding on the grounds of a hospital/infirmary in Donegal has been given the green light. Applicant Dermot Mulligan lodged plans with Donegal County Council in October of this year. He sought permission for the construction of an extension to the existing outbuilding approved as additional […]
Councillor calls for traffic calming measures at West Donegal schools
A West Donegal councillor has raised concerns over road safety issues outside several local schools and has called for immediate traffic calming measures and safety works to prevent accidents. Cllr Micheál Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig highlighted the growing issue of speeding outside Scoil Adhamhnáin in Luinnigh, situated next to Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair. He said the […]