Members of the Donegal GAA team paid their annual Christmas visit to the Paediatric Ward in Letterkenny University Hospital this afternoon. They met with patients, their families and the hard-working staff to sprinkle a little festive magic. The children were presented with selection boxes and footballs, kindly sponsored by Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure. Advertisement […]
Calls to add additional lane at Mountain Top
By Róise Collins CALLS have been made to introduce an additional lane at the Mountain Top to ease traffic congestion coming into Letterkenny. Queues of traffic climbing the road toward the George Boal Roundabout from Illistrin has become a familiar sight for commuters travelling from west Donegal toward Letterkenny. Advertisement Independent councillor Micheál Choilm Mac […]
Uisce Éireann investment secures Stroove’s water supply
UISCE Éireann has provided customers in Stroove with another reason to celebrate this festive season, with the successful installation of 4.5km of new water mains which will ensure a more secure water supply for the seaside town. This significant project, which was completed in recent weeks, will reduce the instances of bursts and water outages […]
Public urged to be extra vigilant of smishing fraud
GARDAÍ have urged the public to be extra vigilant of smishing (text message) fraud this festive season. This comes after numerous banks and financial institutions have reported that they are experiencing very high levels of smishing. Rather than placing links within the fraudulent text, fraudsters are issuing phone numbers for customers to ring in order […]
Final Christmas posting dates with An Post
THE final dates for posting Christmas cards and parcels are in the coming days, and An Post is reminding customers to get down to their local post office this weekend to ensure delivery in time for Christmas. Customers have until Saturday, December 21, to send their final parcels within the Republic of Ireland and until […]
Gardaí urge motorists to slow down on National Slow Down Day
TODAY is the final National Slow Down Day of the year and as thousands of people take to Irish roads this weekend to make the journey home for Christmas, An Garda Síochána are asking the public to please support the initiative by slowing down. Additional traffic can be expected on the roads from today and […]
Fire services tackle major bus fire in Drumkeen
A BUS went on fire on the N13 road at Drumkeen last night, Thursday, December 19. Gardaí and fire services responded to the incident at approximately 10pm. A garda spokesperson said: “The fire was brought under control by fire services.” Advertisement There were no injuries reported.
Weather: Mix of sunshine and scattered showers
THIS morning, rain will spread eastwards across Ulster. Sunshine and scattered showers will follow from late morning onwards. Showers will become isolated this evening. Advertisement Highest temperatures of 8 or 9 degrees. Tonight will start off mainly dry. However, towards midnight, rain and drizzle will develop in the northwest an ill spread south-eastwards across the […]
Deaths in Donegal, Friday morning, December 20
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Esther Mahon, Ballyshannon – Margaret Bradley, Letterkenny Advertisement – Willie O’Connor, Carndonagh – Maureen Quinn, Frosses – Teresa Gallagher, Donegal Town – Rita (Margaret) Quinn, Letterkenny – Dinny McLaughlin, Buncrana – Tom Cassidy, Bundoran and Westmeath -Mary (May) Josephine Kelly, Killygordon Esther Mahon, Ballyshannon The death has occurred of Esther Mahon (née […]
Aonair to perform debut show in Letterkenny tomorrow night
By Dionne Meehan LETTERKENNY man Brendan McGlynn, aka Aonair, is bringing his dynamic live show to the Regional Cultural Centre for the first time tomorrow night. Since its creation over two years ago, Aonair is one of Ireland’s most exciting and promising acts. Advertisement Brendan’s sound combines lush 80s inspired electronic production with rich reverbs, […]