DISGRACED priest Edward Gallagher tried to lure someone who he believed was a boy to a Donegal hideaway, allege so-called justice hunters. The Justice Reborn 2 group’s videoed confrontation with Gallagher in Easter last year has been watched over one million times, they told the Donegal News. A spokesperson for Justice Reborn 2 warned there […]
‘Serious questions’ raised with Creeslough site plans
PLANNING permission for a new service station next to the site of the Creeslough tragedy has been refused – and one family member has said “serious questions” have been raised. In March, conditional planning for a shop and forecourt near the site of the Creeslough explosion was granted by Donegal County Council. The plans were […]
€1 million mental health investment for Donegal
APPROXIMATELY €1 million has been allocated for mental health services in Donegal. The funding, announced under Budget 2027, will see the establishment of a specialist Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Team in the county. This will provide for 9.4 whole-time equivalent staff and marks a significant expansion of mental health services across Donegal. Advertisement Deputy […]
In Pictures: Letterkenny healthcare staff have high spirits on the picket line
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SPIRITS were high outside Letterkenny University Hospital for the largest public sector strike in 20 years. On the Kilmacrennan Road, the cycle lanes were a sea of high-vis jackets, with Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) and St Conal’s Hospital staff on the picket line joking that this strike was the first time the lanes had a […]
Donegal under two wind and rain warnings
A DOUBLE weather warning is over Donegal with heavy rain and strong winds forecast. Met Eireann’s Status Yellow wind warning for Donegal, Galway, Mayo went live today (Wednesday) at 6am and remains in place until 6pm. A meteorologist said: “South-westerly winds will be very strong at times especially along the coasts. Advertisement “Be aware of […]
Letterkenny traffic management given the green light
NEW sets of traffic lights are due to be switched on in Letterkenny this month. The lights at the Ballyraine and Creamery junctions have been installed as part of Active Travel projects in the area. The switch-on of the lights was confirmed at yesterday’s meeting of the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District (MD) meeting. Advertisement A date has […]
‘Concerning degradation’ of public transport in Donegal
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THERE has been a “concerning degradation” of public transport in Donegal, it is claimed. The comment came from Independent councillor Declan Meehan, who has called for a meeting with the National Transport Authority (NTA). At a meeting of the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District (MD) yesterday, Cllr Meehan outlined Glen village as an example of public transport […]
Van fled the scene after crashing into parked vehicles in Convoy
A VAN is reported to have crashed into parked vehicles in Convoy before immediately driving off. The collision occurred in Ard Mhuileann at approximately 12.30am on Sunday night past. A garda spokesperson said a small black van with a roof rack collided with a number of parked vehicles in that area before immediately leaving in […]
Warnings to ‘rethink’ using illegal fireworks ahead of Halloween
GARDAÍ urge anyone considering buying or using fireworks this Halloween to rethink their decision. They also want to remind everyone that it is a criminal offence to ignite an illegal firework. In a statement gardaí have said there are many “horrific, life changing injuries” sustained every Halloween and in the run up to it. Advertisement […]
Crumbling home pensioners want to rebuild their lives
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PENSIONERS left alone in crumbling homes have claimed that it is time their lives are rebuilt. Dozens of the elderly homeowners affect by defective concrete blocks formed a lobby called the DCB Silver Circle (OAP and Retired Homeowners) Group and met for the first time today (Tuesday). A spokesperson told the Donegal News: “We should […]