GARDAÍ in Ballyshannon are investigating the theft of a Blue Falcon (14 by 6) galvanised cattle trailer from a farmyard in the area of Lacklum, Ballintra between the hours of 4.30am and 5.15am on Monday, December 11. Gardaí say two males are believed to have entered the farmyard, before wheeling the trailer out onto the […]
Gardaí investigating after three new quads stole overnight
GARDAÍ are investigating a burglary that occurred at Ballybulgan, Ballintra between approximately 1am and 4am on Monday, December 11. In a statement issued on social media, gardaí said the doors to a locked shed were broken open and three new ‘Suzuki King’ quads were stolen from within. “Two of the quads (500’s) are red in […]
Church sacristy ransacked and tabernacle damaged
GARDAÍ are appealing for information after a church sacristy was ransacked and damage was caused to a tabernacle. It was one of a number of incidents in the Greencastle and Moville area over a two-day period. Gardaí were en route to the previous burglary call when they observed that the lights were on inside St Columba’s Church, […]
Almost 50 patients on trolleys at LUH including two children
There are almost 50 patients waiting on trolleys at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning including two children under the age of 16. There are 14 patients on trolleys in the emergency department and 33 patients without beds elsewhere in the hospital. It is the second day in a row when trolley figures at the hospital […]
Donegal has lowest average yearly earnings in the state
DONEGAL has the lowest average yearly earnings in Ireland, according to a new report from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The median annual earnings in Donegal in 2022 were €33,523 which is way below the national average at €41,823. The highest average yearly earnings were recorded in Dublin at €46,136 with men making up 70 […]
Seven distinctions for Royal and Prior student
A LETTERKENNY 5th year student studying in the Royal and Prior in Raphoe has been recognised for her exceptional marks in the Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement results. Julia achieved seven distinctions and two higher merits in her Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement. To achieve a distinction Julia scored over 90 per cent in each of her […]
Errigal College students enjoy trip to Brussels
THREE students from Errigal College got the chance to represent Ireland last week at the European finals of the Girls Go Circular competition in Brussels. The Girls Go Circular project aims to equip 40,000 schoolgirls aged 14-19 across Europe with digital and entrepreneurial skills by 2027 through an online programme about the circular economy. This […]
Permission granted for 23 new homes in Dunfanaghy
DONEGAL County Council has granted planning permission for 23 new homes in Dunfanaghy. CR Renaissance Properties with a registered company address at C/O Charles Roarty, Duntally, Creeslough sought permission to build the new homes on Horn Head Road on the outskirts of the town as well as connection to the public sewer and all associated […]
Donegal shoppers spent the least last Christmas
SHOPPERS in Donegal spent the least in card transactions last Christmas, according to new figures from AIB. The average spend from people in Donegal during the month of December 2022 was €1,512 followed by Monaghan (€1,636) and Leitrim (€1,654). It was shoppers in County Wicklow that spent the most during Christmas at €1,941. Advertisement According […]
Go-ahead for Letterkenny funeral home
by Louise Doyle DONEGAL County Council has given the go-ahead for the construction of a funeral home in Letterkenny. Applicant Michael Morning has been granted permission for the development of the funeral home, car park and all ancillary works with connection to existing services in Carnamuggagh. Advertisement The permission is subject to 13 conditions, which […]