A LETTERKENNY councillor has spoken of his frustration with how slowly essential minor roadworks are carried out by Donegal County Council. In a motion submitted at Tuesday’s meeting of Letterkenny – Milford Municipal District, Cllr Donal Coyle called for an emergency workshop to be held on to expedite minor works. He used examples such as filling […]
Four males taken to LUH following Burt collision
Four males were taken to Letterkenny University Hospital following a two-vehicle collision in Burt this afternoon. A garda spokesperson told the Donegal News: “Gardaí received a report of a two-car road traffic collision at Speenoge, Burt, which occurred at around 3.15pm. “Four males were brought to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to […]
Family of the late Julie McCormack – Devenney make hospice presentation
The family of Julie McCormack-Devenney have made a special presentaton to staff at Donegal Hospice in her memory. Staff from Donegal Hospice, Ethan Furey and Noelle Mc Daid received a cheque for €12,000, proceeds from a bands day and memorial held in McGinley’s Bar, Letterkenny, at the end of November in memory of the late […]
The Way We Were
Saoirse Gallagher, Ava Maguire and Éabha Campbell delve into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. If you have a photograph you would like published, send it to editor@donegalnews.com February 7, 1976 Advertisement DOUBTS REMAIN ON GAOTH DOBHAIR AIRSTRIP The future of Gaoth Dobhair’s much-needed airstrip is still uncertain. After many […]
Emergency services at scene of collision in Burt
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a crash at Burt following a collision. The road traffic collision occurred on the main N13 Letterkenny to Derry road, close to Aengus Church (Burt Chapel), within the last hour. There are no further details at this time.
A proud Letterkenny man – Billy Ramsay
A SERVICE of Thanksgiving took place in Letterkenny on Wednesday afternoon for Billy Ramsay, Ballyraine, whose death at his home earlier this week has been met by sadness among his family and many friends. A very well known and highly respected member of the local community, Billy was a proud Letterkenny man who during his […]
Arranmore RNLI assist in early morning medical evacuation
The volunteer crew of the Arranmore RNLI responded to an early morning call for assistance at 6.50am this morning. The crew were requested by Malin Head Coast Guard to assist in a medical evacuation from the island. The casualty was transferred from the Arranmore ambulance to the lifeboat, taken to a waiting ambulance in Burtonport […]
A treasure trove of artefacts added to railway museum collection
DONEGAL Railway Heritage Museum have purchased a treasure trove of historic railway artefacts at auction, among them rarities relating to the Londonderry and Lough Swilly Railway that operated in Northern Donegal until 1953. The artefacts were purchased at a ‘Railwayana’ auction of items belonging to Lord Raymond O’Neill last November. O’Neill is a committed enthusiast […]
Concern raised over 17 vacant social houses in Milford
A DONEGAL County Councillor has raised concern over the ongoing vacancy of 17 houses in Milford which were originally built for social housing. In Tuesday’s meeting of Letterkenny – Milford Municipal District, Cllr Declan Meehan outlined that Milford is under significant housing pressure with 31 families in the town on the social housing waiting list. […]
Funeral to take place in Wales of Gaoth Dobhair native, Joe Doherty
THE death occurred peacefully at his home on Friday, January 30 of Joe Doherty (92), Colbren Square, Gwaun Cae Gurwen, Wales. Originally from Magheraclogher, Derrybeg, he was a son of the late Micí Eoghain Eoin and Kitty Eoin Eoghain, Doherty and was born on January 12, 1934. Like so many young men of the area […]