CCTV from businesses in the Letterkenny area is being examined by gardaí after a boy was filmed deliberately damaging a parked car. Gardaí in Letterkenny are investigating the incident of criminal damage, which occurred on Tuesday, December 12 at 7.30pm at Main Street. Gardaí say a car was parked at that location and a boy who […]
Green light for much needed housing in west Donegal
by Louise Doyle TWENTY per cent of a housing development in west Donegal granted the go-ahead for construction is to be occupied by persons with a ‘reasonable fluency in the Irish language’. Applicant Axis Construction Limited has been granted planning permission from Donegal County Council for the construction of the development at Cnoc na gCaorach, Dungloe. Advertisement […]
Covid-19 surge gives vaccination drive a boost
by Jerome Hughes A SURGE in Covid cases is being linked to a significant turnout for booster vaccines following the opening of a ‘pop-up’ clinic in Letterkenny on Tuesday. Nurses told the Donegal News that, despite the facility being open for only two hours in the afternoon at St. Conal’s, there was a consistent and […]
Poster campaign to tackle vacant and derelict properties
by Kate Heaney DONEGAL County Council has begun the long-awaited process of trying to bring vacant or derelict properties in the centre of Letterkenny Town back into use. This week signs appeared on a number of vacant/derelict properties at Lower Main Street, posted by the Council, appealing for information from the public as to who […]
Letterkenny to Trentagh road closed after bridge collapse
THE LETTERKENNY to Trentagh road is closed with diversions in place following the collapse of a bridge. Donegal County Council has urged motorists travelling from West Donegal to use alternative routes into Letterkenny and local divisions, in the townland of Garrowcarry, will be in place until January 5. “Donegal County Council apologies for any inconvenience […]
Sadness in Fanad following death of much-loved John Carr
THERE is sadness in Fanad and beyond today with news of the death of one of the peninsula’s best known residents, John Carr. John, from Glinsk, Fanad, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, surrounded by his loving family. A kind and caring neighbour and friend, John was very well known and worked for many […]
Moderate Weather Warning for Wind for Donegal
Met Éireann have issued a yellow wind warning for Donegal. They have warned that Northwest winds will be very strong and gusty. “High waves are also expected,” they said. Advertisement They have warned that potential impacts may include wave overtopping, displaced debris and loose objects, and difficult driving and cycling conditions. This weather warning will […]
Harry Blaney Bridge closed due to high winds
The Harry Blaney Bridge is closed to all high sided vehicles due to high winds.
Majestic Mount Stanley – a long way from home this Christmas for Paul Carr
By Diarmaid Doherty THE majestic Mount Stanley in far off Uganda is a long way from home, but its beauty will go some way to easing whatever feelings of loneliness Paul Carr might experience this Christmas. The Cranford man admits that he’ll miss home a lot this festive season. Advertisement There’ll be no carol singing […]
House ransacked and burgled
A PLAYSTATION and television were among items stolen in a burglary in Letterkenny. Gardaí are investigating the burglary, which occurred at Windmill View, Glencar, on Monday, December 11 between 6pm and 11pm. The glass on the back door was smashed and entry was gained. The house was ransacked. A Playstation 4, a 50 inch Bush […]