by Louise Doyle A POIGNANT football match which saw friends of the late Newtowncunningham peacekeeper Seán Rooney take on a strong army select team on the football pitch has raised more than €20,000 for bereaved children. The Seán Rooney Memorial Cup 2023 event on Saturday last in Oriel Park has raised €21,077.82 for Rainbows Ireland. […]
Donegal woman located safe and well
Gardaí have confirmed that Carole McGarvey, 45 years, who had been missing from the Milford area, has been located safe and well. Gardaí had last night issued an appeal for her whereabouts while family members and friends had also taken to social media to appeal for information. Gardaí have thanked the public for their assistance.
One man killed and two injured in Manorcunningham crash
ONE male has been killed and two have been injured in a road traffic collision which occurred on the N14, Manorcunningham at approximately 7pm yesterday evening. In a statement from Gardaí, they confirmed the male passenger, who was fatally injured in the two vehicle collision, was in his 30’s. “The body of the deceased has […]
Gardaí issue appeal for missing Milford woman
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 45-year-old Carole McGarvey who is missing from her home in Milford, Co. Donegal. Carole was last seen this morning, Monday, December 18, 2023 when she left home at 8.15am. Carole is described as being approximately 5 foot 5 inches in height, with a slim […]
Road closed after serious collision outside Letterkenny
A SECTION of the N14 Letterkenny to Lifford Road at Carrickballydoey has been closed due to a serious road traffic collision which occurred this evening, Monday, December 18 at approximately 7pm. Gardaí in Donegal took to social media tonight to warn motorists of the closure. “A section of the N14 Letterkenny to Lifford Road at […]
Gardaí appeal for information after a car collided with a jogger in Moville
Gardaí in Donegal are appealing for information following a road traffic incident in the Moville area of Donegal on Monday morning, December 18 2023. A car collided with a male jogger on the R238 Derry to Moville Road. The male (50s) has since been taken to Altnagelvin Hospital to receive treatment. Gardaí are appealing to anyone […]
Senator Niall Blaney welcomes commitment to not force drivers over 70 to re-do driving tests
Fianna Fail Senator Niall Blaney has welcomed the government’s commitment that a European Union proposal to force drivers aged over 70 years to re-do their tests, undergo refresher courses or medical tests will not be applied in Ireland. The Senator had described the proposal as being “totally discriminatory against pensioners” and had voiced his strong opposition to […]
Coláiste Ailigh students raise €1,000 for Donegal Hospice
TRANSITION year students from Coláiste Ailigh in Letterkenny held a fundraising Christmas market recently which raised an impressive €1000 for Donegal Hospice. The market, held on December 8 in the school sports hall, was attended by students and parents. Everything was handmade by the students with a huge emphasis on recycling materials. “It was huge success […]
Shoppers may be impacted by NI’s transport strikes
by Louise Doyle DONEGAL consumers hoping to do a little Christmas shopping over the border this weekend could be hampered by ongoing industrial action being taken by Translink over a dispute about pay. Three unions, Unite, GMB and Siptu have already taken part in a 24-hour bus and rail strike in the north in a row over […]
Road safety group issue clear Christmas message
DRINK and drug drivers shatter lives – that is the strong message this Christmas from Donegal Road Safety Working Group (DRSWG). They are urging motorists to never drink or drug drive. The message in the campaign is that drink driving destroys lives, families and communities. Advertisement As the festive season arrives, stark warnings have been issued […]