MAJOR traffic restrictions will be in place ahead of the GAA SFC Quarter Final Game between Donegal and Down at O’ Donnell Park in Letterkenny on Sunday, gardaí have warned. Parking at O’ Donnell Park will be limited to those attending with relevant passes and the area around the park is mainly residential with no parking available. […]
Harps Academy teams up with O’Hehirs Bakery and Cafés
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Finn Harps Academy has announced an exciting new partnership with O’Hehirs Bakery and Cafés. Harps say the collaboration strengthens their local ties and provides direct benefits to the community. Aisling Dignam, Project Administrator for Finn Harps Academy, stated: “This partnership means that players, parents, and family members who register with O’Hehirs will receive a 10 […]
Watch: Huge crane is dismantled at site of new hospital
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The new 110 Bed Letterkenny Community Healthcare facility currently under construction on Kilmacrennan Road, Letterkenny, is on track for completion later this year. And as progress continues, the huge crane, that has dominated the skyline over the work site, is today being dismantled. Our photographer Brian McDaid’s video captures the dismantling work taking place.
‘The pain is always there’, say fire victims’ parents
PARENTS Joe and Angela O’Donnell are preparing to mark the 40th anniversary of a fire tragedy in their Letterkenny home, which claimed the lives of their four children and babysitter. The blaze engulfed their home at 65 Ard O’Donnell on Saturday morning, April 26, 1986. The children who died were Sharon (14), Joanne (12), Adrian (4) […]
Safety fears prompt calls to expand criteria for school transport scheme
CALLS have been made to expand the eligibility for the school transport scheme, due to fears over children’s safety. The issue was raised by a representative of the Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB) at Tuesday’s meeting of the Local Community Safety Partnership. Ms Rosaleen Harkin made calls to expand the distance eligibility for pupils. Advertisement […]
Carrigart man found sleeping in flowerbed became abusive to gardaí
A CARRIGART man who was found asleep in a flowerbed became abusive to gardaí who went to his aid. Letterkenny District Court this week heard how Robert McCorkell (41) of Aughadahor, Carrigart was found asleep by gardaí in a flowerbed at Larganreagh in Downings on July 14, 2024, after a 999 call. Gardaí said McCorkell became highly […]
Man remanded in custody as bail money out of reach
A MAN arrested for alleged theft was refused bail at a sitting of Letterkenny District Court this week. Garda Morrissey told the court that he had an objection to bail, given the defendant’s previous breaches of bail conditions and habitual re-offending. The matter was heard in camera, meaning the defendant cannot be named. Advertisement The defendant had […]
Donegal senator speaks out against online harassment
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DONEGAL Senator Eileen Flynn returned to the Seanad chamber yesterday afternoon. Many anticipated she would use the opportunity to address the bombardment of online harassment she has faced in the past week. Her colleagues used their speaking time to share comments of support and condemnation. But when it was her turn to speak, Senator Flynn […]
Fresh call for a garda dog unit in Donegal
A CALL for the establishment of a garda dog unit in Donegal has been renewed. The issue was tabled at yesterday’s meeting of the Local Community Safety Partnership by Councillor Michael McClafferty, who has long campaigned on the issue. Cllr McClafferty asked if the group could write to the Garda Commissioner to ask for the establishment […]
Man to appear in court following Donegal Town burglary
A man is to appear in court following a burglary at a house in Donegal Town. Gardaí received a report of a burglary in progress in the area on the night of April 17, 2026. A man had entered a house and he took a number of bank cards from a purse within. Advertisement The […]