Funeral arrangements have been announced for businessman Stephen McCahill, who died tragically in the early hours of yesterday morning, Monday, January 5, at his home in Beagh, Ardara. Stephen will be greatly missed by his heartbroken family. Forever cherished husband to Marietta, loving father to Gemma and Steven, adored father-in-law to Lauren, doting grandfather to […]
Uisce Éireann advises of extended night time restrictions in Pettigo
Following today’s repair works at Pettigo Water Treatment Plant overnight restrictions are necessary to allow reservoir levels replenish. A mechanical issue with water pumps in the supply area resulted in a fall in reservoir levels in recent days. Crews carried out repair works today but unfortunately encountered difficulties which means that reservoir levels have yet […]
Inflation still putting workers and families under pressure – Pearse Doherty TD
A Donegal TD has criticised the government for its inflation forecasts, pointing out that current rates are much higher than expected. The latest data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) published today revealed inflation at 2.7 per cent for 2025, significantly above the government’s predicted target of 2 per cent. Sinn Féin spokesperson on Finance, […]
Council to deploy gritters across Donegal
Donegal County Council has confirmed that all Donegal Winter Maintenance designated gritting routes will be gritted from 9pm tonight and from 6am tomorrow morning. The gritters will be deployed county-wide, including: 01: National Primary North 02: National Primary Central 03: National Primary South 04: Inishowen South 05: Inishowen East 06: Inishowen West 07: Milford South […]
Man (30s) to appear in court following fatal assault of Stephen McCahill
A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal assault of Stephen McCahill. The father of two (66) died following an assault in the early hours of yesterday (Monday) morning. Gardaí have confirmed that the man, aged in his 30s, is due to appear before a special sitting of Letterkenny District Court […]
Cars stolen in separate incidents
GARDAÍ are investigating the theft of two cars in separate incidents. On Tuesday, December 23, between 9am and 8pm, a black Peugeot 5008, registration number 11 KE 7800’ was stolen from Knocknamona Park, Letterkenny. Anyone who may have travelled in that area with a dash-cam between those times is urged to make the footage available to gardaí. Advertisement A […]
New superintendent appointed to Letterkenny Garda Station
A NEW superintendent has been appointed to Letterkenny Garda Station. Siobhan Mollohan has been promoted to the position of superintendent with responsibility for the Donegal North Community Engagement Functional Area, Donegal Garda Division. Letterkenny Garda Station has been without a superintendent for almost two years following the promotion of Goretti Sheridan to Chief Superintendent for […]
Headstone damaged over Christmas time
GARDAI are appealing for the assistance of the public after a headstone on a grave was pushed over and damaged over the Christmas period. The incident of criminal damage took place in the graveyard of St Mary’s Church, Sessiaghoneill, Ballybofey, between 7am on Thursday, December 25 and 6.30pm on Sunday, December 28. A garda spokesperson said: […]
37 patients on trolleys at LUH this morning
There are 37 patients without a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital today, according to the latest Trolley Watch figures released by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO). Of these, 14 patients are waiting on trolleys in the emergency department, while a further 23 patients are waiting for beds in wards elsewhere in the hospital. […]
Balaclava-clad males set fire to oil tank
Three males wearing balaclavas set fire to an oil tank at a house in Castlefin, before smashing six windows of the property and the rear windscreen of a car parked at the address. Gardaí are investigating the incident of criminal damage in the area of Gortnamuck, Castlefin, on Saturday, December 27 shortly before 6.40pm. The fire service attended […]