by Louise Doyle CALLS are to be made today for an urgent intervention to ensure funding is made available for a vital counselling service for children in Letterkenny. Concerns emerged earlier this month when the service provider, Raphoe Diocesan Pastoral Services revealed that with “profound sadness and regret” it would be forced to close its doors […]
Delayed repair to public streets lights
AS a result of the recent storms and power outages, the ESB has issued a Safety Notice prohibiting any activity on its network. This has resulted in the delayed repair of public street lights. A Council spokesperson said: “It would appear that in some locations there are significant numbers of lights out “in a row” […]
Stranorlar ‘eyesore’ set to be finally replaced by state-of-the-art homes
BY JEROME HUGHES A LANDMARK building in Stranorlar, branded an “eyesore”, will almost certainly be demolished this year and replaced by 8 much-needed homes before the end of next year. It’s understood many locals are expressing relief at the prospect of bidding farewell to the derelict old fire station, which has remained vacant for years, […]
Wind warning issued for Donegal
Met Éireann has issued a status yellow wind warning for Donegal with strong gusts expected tomorrow. The warning will come into effect from 8am on Wednesday to 1pm. The forecaster said strong and gusty southwest winds are expected with possible wave overtopping. The affected areas are Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, and Sligo.
Young boy hospitalised after Letterkenny collision
Gardaí attended the scene of the collision involving a vehicle and pedestrian on the Ramelton Road on Monday at 6.55pm.
Investigation launched after overnight fire in Ballybofey
Gardaí are investigating the circumstances surrounding an overnight fire at a house in Ballybofey. The derelict property in the Trusk Road area of the town was extensively damaged in the incident. The fire broke out at around 9.30pm on Monday and members of the Donegal Fire Service who attended the scene, managed to bring the […]
Roads will be gritted from 6pm
All Donegal winter maintenance designated gritting routes will be gritted from 6pm today (Monday). Met Éireann said tonight will be dry and mostly clear but with frost and icy patches. It will be cold with lowest temperatures of -2 to +2 degrees in light northwesterly winds. “Tuesday will begin crisp with frost and ice clearing,” […]
Critically injured Donegal man recovering well a month after accident
By Diarmaid Doherty THE family of an Ardara man who was seriously injured in a road traffic collision while on a family holiday in the US at Christmas, say he’s continuing to show positive signs of recovery. Daniel Gallagher of Meenakillew, Ardara suffered critical injuries in the incident in Orlando, Florida. The collision occurred on […]
Emergency works on Windy Hall road extended
EMERGNECY works being carried out on the Windy Hall Road in Letterkenny are taking longer than expected and the road will be blocked in various locations for another two days. Donegal County Council is undertaking emergency pothole repairs which will continue on Tuesday and Wednesday from 8am to 4.30pm. “Expect delays and avoid the area […]
Police investigating Donegal woman’s murder following positive line of enquiry
Detectives from the Major Investigation Team in Scotland who are investigating the murder of Gaoth Dobhair woman Ann Coll have said they are following a positive line of enquiry. Ann Coll, 61, was found with serious injuries at a flat on Newfield Place, Rutherglen on Friday, December 22, 2023 and was pronounced dead at the […]