A PEDESTRIAN who died in a collision this morning on the Ramelton Road outside Letterkenny has been named as Ciarán McArt, 2 The Glebe, Letterkenny. Aged in his 30’s, Mr McArt died after a road collision involving a lorry at Magherennan, Letterkenny. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The lorry driver was uninjured. Advertisement […]
Gardaí issue warning ahead of St Patrick’s Bank Holiday weekend
by Louise Doyle GARDAÍ in Letterkenny are ramping up a roads policing operation this bank holiday weekend and are warning people to behave responsibly. There will be a visible garda presence in Letterkenny and across the county this weekend, as hundreds of people will enjoy St Patrick’s Day celebrations on Sunday. Advertisement Gardai say their main […]
ACCIDENT UPDATE: Pedestrian dies after collision involving lorry
The Letterkenny to Ramelton Road is closed as a result and diversions are in place.
Armed gardaí taking part in Letterkenny operation
The Garda Armed Response Unit is currently taking part in an operation at a residential area off the Neil T Blaney Road in Letterkenny. Gardaí are conducting searches along a section of the River Swilly adjacent to the residential area. Further updates to follow.
Charlie Bird funeral: Daniel’s rosary beads brought to altar
CHARITY campaigner and former RTÉ journalist Charlie Bird has been remembered as a national treasure at a service in Dublin to celebrate his life. The father of two died on Monday aged 74 after a long battle with motor neurone disease, which he was diagnosed with in October 2021. During the service, the journalist’s five […]
Diarmaid Doherty appointed Editor of Donegal News
THE Donegal News is delighted to announce the appointment of Diarmaid Doherty as its new Editor. The Letterkenny man, who has over 30 years’ experience working in local journalism, joined the company last year as News Editor. Diarmaid said he is extremely proud to have been appointed Editor. Advertisement “The Derry People and Donegal News […]
Letterkenny pensioner fears carbon monoxide poisoning
By Jerome Hughes AN elderly woman living alone in the Oldtown area of Letterkenny fears she could be the victim of carbon monoxide poisoning and has accused Donegal County Council of ignoring her concerns. Approaching her 80th birthday in July, Brigid Barry’s quality of life is marred by her recent discharge from Letterkenny University Hospital, […]
Tata Consultancy Service to expand in Letterkenny
Tata Consultancy Services announced this week that new roles will be created at its Letterkenny centre in order to provide support for a major UK pension company. Nest, the UK’s largest workplace pension scheme, are expanding their long-standing partnership with TCS through a new customer service and care support operation. In a statement, TCS and […]
Letterkenny Tidy Towns hosting public meeting
By Paddy Walsh LETTERKENNY Tidy Towns is inviting the general public to come along to an open consultation meeting next week to allow them an opportunity to have their say and filter their suggestions and proposals into a three year plan. “This will give all residents of the town the chance to be directly involved […]
Pub blaze: Fire crews had to go two miles for water
By Dionne Meehan FIRE CREWS responding to a major blaze in Castlefinn at the weekend had to travel two miles to access a working fire hydrant, it has been claimed. It’s understood firefighters attending the fire at Tinney’s Bar on Sunday struggled to access water from the nearest hydrant due to low pressure. As a […]