THERE has been a significant increase in the number of blackmail and extortion offences recorded in the Donegal Garda Division, according to the lastest crime statistics from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). Incidents of blackmail and extortion jumped by 266 per cent with just four cases between January and September 2022 compared to 33 incidents over […]
Car fire being dealt with by Letterkenny fire service
A team from Letterkenny Fire Station is currently attending a car fire in the Windyhall Road area of the town. It’s understood a single unit from the fire service is tackling the blaze after being alerted to the incident this morning.
Blow for men’s shed as thieves steal oil
MEMBERS of the newly set up men’s shed in Manorcunningham were left devastated this week after discovering their oil was stolen over the Christmas period. The group, which had just purchased the oil two weeks ago, is appealing for the public to keep a close eye on their oil tanks after the incident. Speaking to […]
Gardaí investigating theft of trailer
Gardaí in Ballybofey are investigating the theft of a yellow Kane low loader trailer. The theft took place from a yard in Carrickmagrath between 3pm on Monday the 1st of January and 10am on Tuesday the 2nd of January. The Registration plate number is 03 DL 2234. “It is most likely to have been towed […]
Donegal GP set to become new IMO president
DONEGAL Coroner and Stranorlar GP, Dr. Denis McCauley, will become Irish Medical Organisation president in April, Donegal News has learned. “Of course it’s an honour. The Irish Medical Organisation is unique in that it’s the union for all doctors. It represents non-consultant hospital doctors, consultants, GPs, public health doctors, and community health doctors. “It has […]
Twelve arrests for drink driving over Christmas period
There were twelve arrests made in the Donegal Garda Division for drink driving over the Christmas period. Between December 20 and January 2 there were also seven people arrested for drug driving offences. Six of those arrests occurred between New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day – one drug driving and five drink driving arrests. […]
Demand for hot yoga sees couple expand business in Letterkenny
by Matthew Foley When you think of yoga, it is easy to imagine having to do impossible stretches in uncomfortable clothing and being in a room full of candles and incense, but couple Melissa and Scott Devenney are determined to show the people of Donegal and beyond what amazing health benefits yoga can have. Melissa […]
‘An absolute disgrace’ – Tar dumped at local beauty spot
By Diarmaid Doherty A Donegal councillor has slammed those responsible for dumping tar on the side of the road at one of the county’s most scenic locations. The tar was dumped in the days before Christmas on the road close to Dunlewey at the foot of Errigal Mountain. Advertisement Cllr. Micheál Choilm mac Giolla Easbaig […]
Twenty per cent increase in student numbers at ATU
ATLANTIC Technological University (ATU) has seen a twenty per cent increase in student numbers across their portfolio of part-time, online, flexible, and professional development programmes. Dr Billy Bennett, VP for Academic Affairs and Registrar said the ATU has also seen a 15 per cent increase in applications to study at the university. “ATU is now one […]
Brian hits the road on Drive of Ireland fundraiser
By Diarmaid Doherty AFTER weeks of preparation, plotting and planning, Brian McDaid and his trusty ‘Betsy’ have hit the road. This morning the Letterkenny man left his home at Old Glencar Road to start off on a journey that, as he says himself, will be as much about enjoying the moment, as remembering times past. […]