AS the August bank holiday is approaching, health services are reminding the public of the care options available if you become unwell. Health services are reminding people that COVID-19 is circulating in communities while health and emergency services across the North-west are anticipating a busy weekend. Many local pharmacies will be open over the weekend […]
Man arrested and two men taken to hospital following alleged assault
Gardaí are investigating a public order incident and alleged assault that occurred at an address at Main Street, Letterkenny last night. At approximately 9pm, Gardaí attended the scene following reports of an altercation involving a number of individuals. One man in his 20’s was arrested at the scene and detained at a Donegal Garda station. […]
PSNI appeal after shots fired in Rosskeen Park
Police in Derry investigating a report of shots fired in Rosskeen Park last night, Monday August 1, are appealing for witnesses and information. Just before 10.40pm, it was reported what sounded like gun shots had been heard in the area, and two masked men were seen running away. Police responded, and enquiries identified front door […]
Long overdue duty of care reforms must result in reduced insurance costs – Pearse Doherty TD
DONEGAL Deputy Pearse Doherty TD has welcomed the commencement of legislation that aims to rebalance the duty of care and reduce insurance costs. The Donegal TD and Sinn Fein’s spokesperson on finance called on the insurance industry to respond to this reform by reducing insurance costs for consumers and businesses. Speaking today, Teachta Doherty said the […]
Pair jailed under Terrorism Act over ‘distasteful’ mural
Two men have been sentenced at Derry Magistrates Court for offences committed under Section 13 of The Terrorism Act 2000. The charges brought against the two men were made by Terrorism Investigation Unit detectives investigating a mural painted on the window of premises on Chamberlain Street in the city last year. The mural was of […]
Community groups urged to join M&S Letterkenny food redistribution scheme
Marks & Spencer Ireland is calling on charities and community groups in Donegal to join its food redistribution scheme to avail of free, quality M&S food from the Letterkenny store. The M&S food redistribution programme has been running since 2015 with its redistribution partner Neighbourly and is designed to eliminate food waste and to link […]
Clones crash victims names released
THE names of the two girls who tragically lost their lives in a devastating car accident outside Clones last night (Monday) have been released. Kiea MCann (17) and Dlava Mohammed (16) were on their way to the debs ball for Largy College, Monaghan when they were involved in the serious incident. The driver of the car, […]
Over 3 per cent increase in new cars registrations in Donegal
THE number of new car registrations in Donegal has increased by three percent compared to last year. Between January and July, the number of new car registrations has increased by 3.2 per cent when compared to the same time period last year. According to new figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI), […]
Road deaths in the first half of 2023 are the worst for six years
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána have issued a stark warning that years of road safety progress is being undone as new figures reveal that road deaths in the first half of 2023 are the worst for six years. 95 road deaths have occurred so far this year (as of 26 July […]
Appeal after burglary at a chapel hall
GARDAÍ are appealing for information following a burglary at a chapel parish hall in Ramelton. The burglary occurred sometime between Saturday, July 29 at 6pm and Monday, July 31 at 10am. The lock was broken on an exterior and on an interior door in order to gain access. Nothing was taken from the hall. A garda […]