A LETTERKENNY based doctor has died and her husband remains in a critical condition following a crash in Sligo in the early hours of Monday morning. Dr Mahbuba Akhter was travelling with her husband Dr Mohammad Hossain Farooq and their two children when they were involved in a single-car collision on the N15 toward Donegal. […]
Handover of €59 million Letterkenny Community Hospital expected in summer
Letterkenny’s new €59 million 110-bed community nursing unit is on schedule to be handed over in third quarter of 2026, Donegal Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, has said. Speaking after this week’s Oireachtas and Health Forum Donegal meeting, the Minister of State for Sport and Postal Policy said he was delighted with the positive update […]
Thousands of homes without power in west Donegal
Thousands of homes and businesses across west Donegal have been left without power this morning. 2,595 customers are affected by the outage in Derrybeg. The ESB are currently working to repair a fault and will restore power as quickly as possible. The estimated restore time is 11.30am.
Dog owners urged to be vigilant amid lambing season
DOG owners are being reminded of the harm their pets can cause in lambing season if let roam free or unsecured. Gardaí are urging dog owners to be vigilant, given this time of year which sees issues with sheep kills when dogs attack livestock. The warning comes after two flocks of sheep in separate fields were […]
Coffee morning to take place at Letterkenny garda station
To mark International Women’s Day 2026, An Garda Síochána Donegal Women’s Network will host a coffee morning at Letterkenny Garda Station this morning in aid of Donegal Domestic Violence Services – DDVS. Call in between 11am and 1pm to show your support. “We look forward to seeing you there for a cuppa, a sweet treat […]
President Connolly pays first official visit to Donegal
President Catherine Connolly made her first official visit to Donegal today, marking her first trip to the county since her election last year. During her election campaign, President Connolly promised to return to the county. She fulfilled that promise with a two-day visit, starting at Killybegs this morning before proceeding to the Donegal County Council […]
Garda checkpoints to ramp up over St Patrick’s bank holiday weekend
INCREASED checkpoints and speed checks will take place over St Patrick’s Day and Bank Holiday weekend, gardaí have warned. Drivers are urged not to get behind the wheel if under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Those going out to enjoy the celebrations are being urged to plan a lift home in advance or get […]
Letterkenny event held for women healing from alcohol harm
To mark International Women’s Day on Monday, Alcohol Forum Ireland hosted a ‘Rest and Recover’ event for women who have been impacted by alcohol harm. The event, at Castlegrove house yesterday, was supported by Healthy Ireland Donegal. Speaking ahead of the event, CEO of Alcohol Forum Ireland, Paula Leonard, said the way that women experience the […]
Community meeting to take place in Rathmullan
A community meeting will take place tomorrow evening in the St Vincent de Paul Centre in Rathmullan at 7pm. The possibility of establishing a Community Alert area Text Alert Scheme locally will be discussed at the meeting. Gardaí will be there to offer crime prevention and home security advice. Caitriona Sinnott from Muintir Na Tire will be […]
Vandals target memorial bench and plaque in Letterkenny
THERE is anger in Letterkenny after a local memorial bench and plaque were defaced with graffiti. The memorial close to Sentry Hill, is dedicated to the memory of the late historian and environmentalist May McClintock who was much loved by so many. The plaque and summer seat were placed at the site by the Letterkenny […]