A ROAD closure is in place at Main Street, Kerrykeel following a serious road traffic collision this morning. Diversions are in place. Gardaí have urged the public to take an alternative route if possible.
Mother of murdered Newtown peacekeeper vows justice for her son
The mother of murdered Newtowncunningham peacekeeper Private Seán Rooney has said she will dedicate every bone in her body to ensuring justice for her son, and to highlight the “uncomfortable truths” into “systemic failings”. Private Rooney was killed near the town of Al-Aqbiya in the south of Lebanon, a stronghold of Hezbollah on December 14, 2022. He […]
Letter to the Editor: Ticket prices for All-Ireland finals reach new heights
Once again, the GAA have decided, rather than keep ticket prices down to a manageable level for families, OAPs and and Students, prices for stand and terrace tickets for the All Ireland finals in hurling and football have reached new heights. Stand tickets priced at €100 and terrace tickets at €55, with no concession for students or OAPs, shows that the […]
Activist hits out after Gaza message is painted over
By Róise Collins A LOCAL activist has voiced her anger after a wall bearing the words ‘STOP THE GENOCIDE’ was painted over in Letterkenny. The lettering which was painted on a wall along the town’s Port Road had been there for several weeks, before being painted over last week. Advertisement In response to its removal, activists […]
Priest facing child sex charges to remain in custody
A priest facing several child sex charges has again been remanded in custody. Father Eddie Gallagher has been in custody since his arrest in April. Fr Gallagher was initially charged with attempted sexual communication with a child on dates between April 2 and April 17 this year. However, he was further charged earlier this month […]
Residents set to fight gas powerstation plans
By Louise Doyle LETTERKENNY residents have vowed to fight plans against a proposed gas power station close to Lurgybrack National School. Geraldine Browne, who has a farm on the adjacent land of the proposed development, is one objecting voice on the grounds of the detrimental impact she says it will have on the locality and wider area. Advertisement […]
Donegal Donkey Santuary carries out largest rescue in 15 years
By Dionne Meehan DONEGAL Donkey Sanctuary has launched an urgent appeal after rescuing 12 donkeys on Monday, the largest single rescue in the sanctuary’s 15 years. Rescuing the 12 unfortunate souls from Co Leitrim, Sanctuary Manager Danny ‘Donkey’ Curran said nothing could have prepared him for what he was about to witness. Advertisement “What met […]
Residents to lodge planning appeal
by Louise Doyle RESIDENTS are preparing to lodge an appeal with An Bord Pleanála after planning permission was granted this week for a major apartments development in Letterkenny. The green light has been given to applicant PJ McDermott for the construction of two residential buildings, consisting of six two-bedroom apartments in the first building and […]
Uisce Éireann crews working to restore water supply to customers in Letterkenny
Uisce Éireann is working to restore water supply to homes and businesses in Letterkenny and surrounding areas following a mechanical issue at Letterkenny Water Treatment Plant overnight. The incident occurred following a power outage at the plant and as a result water production has been impacted. Customers in Kilmacrennan, Termon, Glenswilly, Letterkenny town and surrounding areas […]
Celebrate Donegal with #Love Donegal Day
IT’S almost time to celebrate Donegal again. With this year’s #Love Donegal Day taking place on September 10 for its sixth consecutive year, it promises to be bigger and better than ever. The much-loved initiative allows people in Donegal and those across the globe with a connection to Donegal to celebrate the beautiful county. Advertisement […]