GARDAÍ are urging those thinking about buying or using fireworks this Halloween to have a rethink. They have issued the plea ahead of Halloween, when many horrific life-changing injuries are sustained by fireworks. GardaI are also warning that fireworks are not only dangerous but there are severe criminal penalties for anyone who is found guilty of […]
Criminal damage at church car park
GARDAÍ are seeking assistance from the public following an incident of criminal damage that occurred in the car park at St Patrick’s Church in Donegal Town. A car parked at that location on Friday, October 10, was damaged between 8am and 1pm. All along the passenger side of the car was keyed and considerable damage […]
Teenager had to receive medical treatment following assault
A TEENAGER had to attend Letterkenny University Hospital following an alleged assault in the town at the weekend. The male, aged in his late teens, is believed to have been assaulted by another male at Lower Main Street in the early hours of Saturday, October 11, at approximately 3.07am. The injured male attended Letterkenny University […]
Coastal Watch Donegal relaunched to tackle drug smuggling along coast
COASTAL Watch Donegal, a multi-agency initiative involving An Garda Síochána, the Irish Naval Service and Revenue’s Customs Service, was relaunched yesterday at the Coast Guard Station in Killybegs. This collaborative effort is aimed at preventing and detecting the importation of illegal drugs by promoting the importance of vigilance among those living in coastal communities as […]
Weather: Mainly dry and mostly cloudy day
TODAY will be mainly dry and mostly cloudy with patches of mist and drizzle, especially during this morning. A few bright intervals may develop through the day. Highest temperatures of 12 to 13 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be mostly cloudy with patches of mist and drizzle. Lowest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees and a […]
Views wanted on plans to transform part of Letterkenny
AN event will be held this week to give people a chance to have their say on plans to transform part of Letterkenny’s town centre. Donegal County Council has launched a public consultation process for the ‘Cathedral Quarter Park’ Project in Letterkenny – an urban development project which will create an new park with a […]
Lotto luck shines on Donegal again with €500,000 winning ticket bought here
DONEGAL’S run of Lotto luck shows no sign of slowing down after the county had yet another Lotto winner over the weekend. A Daily Million Plus player in Donegal is celebrating a sweet Sunday surprise after matching all six numbers in the 2pm draw, winning an incredible €500,000. The Donegal player purchased their winning ticket […]
New publication explores the rich history of the town of Ballyshannon
THE Abbey Arts Centre in Ballyshannon played host to the launch of a new publication which explores the history of the town of Ballyshannon. The Irish Historic Towns Atlas No. 32 – Ballyshannon//Béal Átha Seanaidh – was launched on Thursday evening. Authored by Dr Angela Byrne, a Donegal historian, and supported by Donegal County Council […]
Motorists urged to plan ahead as road works begin in Ramelton
MOTORISTS are being advised to plan alternative routes and allow extra travel time as road works commence in Ramelton. This comes as a section of Rectory Road, between the Cul na Cille housing estate and the Church Street junction, will be closed to traffic from today, October 13 to October 24. The closure will be […]
Artist presents painting to hospital to say thanks for the care she received
A FORMER patient at Letterkenny University Hospital who returned with a gift of a painting, said she wanted to share a small piece of beauty as a way of saying thanks for the care she received. Artist Vivienne Byrne Baruch paid a visit back to the hospital on Friday to present her painting in appreciation […]