THREE DONEGAL Clean Coasts groups have won awards at this year’s Ocean Hero Awards held in Dublin yesterday. Clean Coasts celebrated groups and individuals from the county who made a difference to the marine environment this year, with Falcarragh Clean Coasts Group, Inishowen-based North West Home Education Group and Friends of Rossnowlagh winning prizes. Falcarragh Clean Coasts […]
From America to the Abbey for a fairytale come true
THAT morning before Christmas, Siobhan McCann was in America. That evening she was in the Abbey Hotel in Donegal Town. The Letterkenny woman was coming home for Christmas in 2009. Advertisement The College Farm Road native had emigrated to Boston over a decade before in 1997. Jet-lagged when she arrived into Letterkenny, her family were […]
Drivers flashing lights before checkpoints ‘doing more harm than good’
By Diarmaid Doherty A senior Garda has hit out at the practice of motorists flashing their lights to warn other road users of a Garda checkpoint or speed van up ahead. Chief Superintendent Aidan Glackin said all road users have a collective responsibility to ensure that our roads are safe. Advertisement But he said the […]
Funding announced for four Gaeltacht initiatives
There has been a warm welcome to the news that funding of almost €400,000 has been approved for a number of public initiatives in the Donegal Gaeltacht. A grant of up to €47,320 has been approved for Coiste Forbartha Chnoc Fola to undertake renovation works on the community centre. In addition, up to €262,828 has […]
Gardaí investigating after body found in Ramelton
AN investigation has been launched after a man’s body was found in Ramelton. The man’s body was discovered today, Thursday, December 7. A Garda spokesperson confirmed the coroner has been informed of the find. Advertisement A post-mortem on the body will then decide the direction the Garda investigation will take. The Garda spokesperson said “Gardaí […]
Aura Leisure scoops national quality standard award for 10th year in a row
The Aura Leisure in Letterkenny has scooped the ‘Gold Standard Outstanding Award’ at the Ireland Active National Quality Standard Ceremony held in Lyrath Estate, Kilkenny. This marks the 10th year in a row that Aura Leisure has received the Gold/Outstanding Award. The National Quality Standard Awards have been held annually since 2001 and are the […]
Downings man loses out on game show
By Dionne Meehan DOWNINGS man Eric Roberts has unfortunately been eliminated from ‘Squid Game-The Challenge’ losing out on a whopping $4.56 million. The show, which is based off Netflix’s most-watched series ‘Squid Game’, was recorded in London earlier this year. Advertisement With thousands of viewers tuning in to see how Eric progressed in the show, the […]
‘Letterkenny Legends’ prove they have the right stuff for Germany’s most demanding obstacle course
By Conor Sharkey A team of five hardy Letterkenny natives have braved the winter chill to complete Germany’s most brutal assault course. ‘Getting Tough The Race’ covers 24 kilometres of terrain with around 150 obstacles standing in the way of those who choose to face the challenge. Advertisement This year attracted approximately 3,500 participants from […]
If it seems too good to be true, it usually is!
Donegal Gardaí alert consumers and businesses to the growing threat of online scams during the busy Christmas shopping period, urging everyone to stay vigilant. “Never give away your personal data; bank details, PIN numbers, passwords or PPS numbers,” Crime Prevention officer, Garda Sgt. Paul Wallace advises. Businesses are warned to protect their sales and revenues […]
Woman interrupts burglar in her Letterkenny home
GARDAÍ are appealing for information after a woman interrupted an intruder in her home. The burglary occurred at Knocknamona Park, Letterkenny on Tuesday, November 28 at approximately 5.15pm. A resident of the property was upstairs in their home when they disturbed an intruder. Advertisement The intruder ran down the stairs, jumped out a window and left the scene. Nothing was stolen and no […]