By Róise Collins FRIDAY marked Make Way Day, a national day of local action that focuses on the practical initiatives we can take together to remove the barriers for people with disabilities in our community. The day of national significance highlights the importance of working together to make our public spaces more accessible for everyone. […]
Pringle calls for eviction ban to be reinstated
Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, said passage of the Eviction Ban Bill must be accelerated, pointing out that homelessness in the north-west has risen by 80.2% since Minister O’Brien published the Housing for All strategy in 2021. Addressing the Dáil today, Deputy Pringle said it is essential that we accelerate the passage of the […]
Clerical changes announced as Mgr Dan Carr to retire
Bishop Alan McGuckian, SJ, has announced a number of clerical changes in the Raphoe Diocese. Monsignor Dan Carr has announced his retirement as the parish priest in St Johnston. Mgr Carr has been the Parish Priest in St Johnston for over 30 years. Advertisement From the weekend of October 14/15, the St Johnston parish will […]
Missing Cian remembered on third anniversary
TODAY marks the three-year anniversary of the disappearance of Cian Langelaan. The last know sighting of Cian was on Sunday, September 27, 2020 in the Hornhead area of Donegal. Taking to Facebook this week, Missing Persons Helpline Ireland remembered Cian on the anniversary of his disappearance. Advertisement “We remember 27-year-old Cian Langelaan, who is missing […]
Apartments tackle student accommodation crisis
by Louise Doyle TACKLING the shortage of student accommodation in Letterkenny has been boosted by the provision of new apartments. Wild Atlantic Apartments has added Porthouse Apartments in the heart of Letterkenny to its portfolio of properties. Advertisement Renovation works are almost complete, with one and two-bedroom student apartments almost ready to come on stream for […]
Dedicated drugs unit in place by October
By Emma Ryan A DEDICATED drug unit is to be up and running in Donegal by the end of October as drugs finds for this year reach over €3m. To date, €3,623,384.60 worth of drugs and cash has been seized in 2023 in Donegal. Advertisement Friday’s meeting of the Joint Policing Committee heard a dedicated […]
Gardaí urged to monitor new four lane roadway
By Emma Ryan GARDAÍ have been urged to monitor the new four lane road in Letterkenny while the traffic lights are initially turned on. Work on the four lane road is coming to an end with the final sections of the project nearing completion. Advertisement The major road project, on the main Derry road into Letterkenny, […]
Over 250 motorists caught driving while on mobile phones
By Emma Ryan Over 250 motorists have been caught driving while on their mobile phones this year. Figures presented at the Donegal Joint Policing Committee meeting on Friday revealed that so far in 2023, 252 motorists have been caught driving while using a mobile phone. Advertisement The figures also revealed that 2,083 drivers have been caught […]
Man in court charged in connection with Bundoran hit-and-run
A MAN from Sligo has been released on bail after being charged in connection with the death of nine-year-old Ronan Wilson in Bundoran on Saturday night. At a court hearing in Carrick-on-Shannon District Court, Serge Kelly (23) from Upper Mullaghmore, Cliffony, faced three charges, including failing to stop after a collision. He was also charged […]
Suspected petrol bomb used to start car fire in Derry
POLICE in Derry are investigating a car fire in the city last night, 25 September. Inspector Robb of Ballyarnett Neighbourhood Policing Team said, “This incident occurred on Drumleck Drive, and it’s believed this occurred sometime between 7pm yesterday evening and the time it was reported to police at 8.40pm. “From our enquiries to date, it’s […]