by Evelyn Cullen THE eight families living in Railway Park Estate in St. Johnston, who have been waiting three years for results of tests carried out on their defective concrete block homes, have been advised by a local councillor not to pay their rent. At the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District meeting on Tuesday, Raphoe councillor Frank McBrearty […]
Farmers, the elderly and vulnerable people impacted by water shortages across west Donegal
By Róise Collins HOUSEHOLDS across west Donegal are grappling with significant challenges due to ongoing water shortages, with some residents and farmers left without access to water for several days. Among those severely impacted is Katie Coyle from Falcarragh. Advertisement She runs Caring Capall an equine-assisted service for those with additional and emotional needs. While most […]
Letterkenny Babies celebrates major milestone
By Louise Flanagan Letterkenny Babies Facebook page recently hit the milestone of having 40,000 followers. It amazes me that the page I set up over ten years ago has grown to such an extent. Advertisement It was never my intention to set up a page with such a large following, but I am very proud […]
Discovery of old newspapers opens a window to the past
By Diarmaid Doherty WHEN Letterkenny couple Kevin and Allison Doherty headed off for a walk close to Muckish Mountain recently, they hadn’t planned to be returning home with a collection of old newspapers, some of which date back over 40 years. As it was, it proved an eventful day out for the Dohertys who also […]
Twenty Donegal gardaí sustained injury in 2024
by Louise Doyle TWENTY gardaí in Donegal Division sustained injury in the course of duty in 2024. Figures obtained through the Freedom of Information Act reveal the breakdown of occupational injuries suffered by gardaí in the course of duty, and the type of injury. Advertisement Twenty gardaí reported sustaining an occupational injury in Donegal Division in […]
Three nursing staff members at LUH honoured with special awards
Three outstanding staff from Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) have been acknowledged for the difference they make in their patients’ lives. At a ceremony in the hospital today, Nollaig Simms, Aimee Lynch and Ciaran Callaghan were chosen to receive a DAISY Award after being nominated by co-workers and patients. Following the resounding success of the DAISY […]
Park warden call turned down – again
by Chris Ashmore A CALL from a local councillor for park wardens to be provided during the summer months – in a bid to deter anti-social behaviour – has been turned down, again. The issue was raised in a question submitted to the April meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council by Cllr. Jimmy Kavanagh. Advertisement […]
Family of Ronan Wilson say they are ‘devastated’ at court ruling
THE family of Ronan Wilson have said they are “devastated” following today’s sentence hearing at Donegal Circuit Court. The nine year old boy was killed when he was knocked down in a hit and run incident while on a family day out in Bundoran. Today Sergee Kelly, with an address at Upper Mullaghmore, was sentenced […]
Mooney family raise €1,000 for counselling service
Ramelton musician Paul Mooney’s legacy lives on as family and friends raise €1,000 in his memory
Local funeral director welcomes crematorium permission
By Paul McElwee LETTERKENNY funeral director Paschal Blake has hailed news of plans for a crematorium to be based in the town as a ‘mighty change’ for the area and for the future of funeral directors in the north west. Paschal Blake, of Paschal Blake Funeral Directors and a veteran of almost 20 years sees the […]