A DONEGAL man appeared before Letterkenny District Court this week having been extradited from the North on a number of sex assault/rape charges. Detective Garda Robin Doyle told the court the accused, who is aged in his 60s, was arrested at Lifford Bridge at 11.05am on Monday morning. The accused had served a prison sentence in the […]
‘Public safety will be compromised over Letterkenny Fire Service cuts’
by Louise Doyle CLAIMS Letterkenny Fire Service is facing significant cuts which could lead to compromised public safety have been refuted. In a letter sent to this newspaper from a senior station officer at Letterkenny Fire Station, deep concerns were highlighted that the drastic and imminent reduction in resources will jeopardise public safety in an […]
Little Angels School controversy – a crisis that didn’t just happen overnight
By Sabrina Sweeney Nine children. Nine families across Donegal left wondering. Advertisement Nine young lives now in limbo because, yet again, the system has failed them. The exhaustion and heartbreak facing the families who at this time have no prospect of being able to send their children to school in September because there are not […]
Prayer service tomorrow for Jenna Shovlin
A FUNERAL service for the young Ardara woman who died suddenly in New York will take place tomorrow. Jenna Shovlin, of The Rock, Narin passed away in Manhattan, New York on Saturday, March 8. The 31-year-old’s passion for film production and cinema photography spurred her move across the pond, where she worked with Warner Brothers. Advertisement […]
Investigation launched following fire in East Donegal
INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing following a fire at a property in East Donegal last night. Gardaí and emergency services attended a fire that occurred at a property in the Lettergull area at approximately 11pm last night. No injuries have been reported at this time. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: “The scene has been preserved and a […]
Weather: Dry and sunny day ahead
Today, showers will clear quickly as drier and sunnier weather follows. It will continue dry and mostly fine for the afternoon and evening. Highest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees in moderate northwest winds. Advertisement Tonight it will be cold with clear spells and patchy cloud. There’ll be a widespread frost along with some icy […]
Traffic lights for Oatfield junction
PLANS are in the pipeline to replace the existing Oatfield mini-roundabout at the Ramelton Road-De Valera Road junction with traffic lights, it has emerged. What will be a revelation to many came to light this week in a written response to a question tabled by Cllr. Jimmy Kavanagh who had called on the local council […]
Speeding traffic: a case of ‘Ramelton roulette’
By Chris Ashmore IT’S not a case of Russian roulette – it’s a case of Ramelton roulette, a local councillor has claimed in relation to speeding traffic in the town. Cllr. Declan Meehan’s comment came during a council discussion on road safety-related issues in the Bridgend area of the town, and in particular the failure […]
Little Angels: Councillors are confident of resolution
By Chris Ashmore CAUTIOUS optimism has been expressed that a shortage of places at Little Angels School in Letterkenny can be resolved before pupils move into the new state-of-the-art new school. In recent weeks, it has emerged that up to nine pupils could be without a place at the brand new facility, which has been […]
Five years on: Donegal Coroner believes lockdown continues to have an impact
by Louise Doyle DONEGAL Coroner Dr Denis McCauley has said he believes lockdown during the Covid-19 pandemic continues to have psychological effects on many people. The Stranorlar GP was making his comments as this month marks five years since the outbreak of the pandemic. Advertisement Dr McCauley praised the success of the vaccination programme but said the impact of long-Covid can […]