GARDAÍ attended the scene of a fatal road traffic collision that occurred at Carrowreagh, Bridge End yesterday morning, Tuesday August 29. The single vehicle collision involving a car occurred between 8.30am and 9am. The male driver of the car, aged in his 40’s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Advertisement His body has been removed to the […]
Body of Donegal man found in Scotland
The body of missing Donegal man Daniel McLaughlin has been found in Scotland. Daniel McLaughlin (74) was last seen at his home in Quigley’s Point in June. However, Gardaí have now confirmed that a body found in Scotland last month is that of the missing Inishowen man. Advertisement A Garda spokesperson said, “Following the recovery […]
Special night for Vincent Bonner
ONE of Donegal greatest rally drivers, Rosses man Vincent Bonner was honoured at a very special ‘This is your life’ on Saturday night at The Stables, Motorsport Museum in Frosses. Donnagh Kelly hosted a brilliant night for one of his rallying heroes at his private motorsport museum located in the hills of Donegal. Kevin Glendinning […]
Nearly 400 young people waiting for mental health supports
by Louise Doyle COMMUNITY Healthcare Organisation (CHO1), which includes Donegal, has the fifth highest waiting list for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in the country. A total of 367 young people are on waiting lists in CHO1, the fifth highest from nine CHOs in the country. Advertisement CHO1 includes Donegal, Monaghan, Sligo, Leitrim […]
Ionising radiation non-compliances found at LUH
by Louise Doyle THREE areas of non-compliance relating to ionising regulations were found at Letterkenny University Hospital following an inspection. The announced one-day inspection in April of this year was carried out by two Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) inspectors. Advertisement The health watchdog published 22 reports assessing compliance with medical exposure to ionising regulations at hospitals […]
Gardaí issue warning after two drivers caught speeding
GARDAÍ from Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit have issued a stark warning after two motorists were caught speeding. It comes after members carried out speed checks on Sunday. A Garda spokesperson said, “A number of motorists were detected travelling in excess of the legal speed limit and a number of Fixed Charge Penalty Notices have been […]
Road closed in Bridgend following collision
Gardaí and emergency services are currently attending the scene of a road traffic collision at Carrowreagh, Bridge End this morning, Tuesday August 29. The road is currently closed and local diversions have been put in place. No further information is available at this time, a Garda spokesperson told the Donegal News.
Woman to appear before court charged in connection with alleged assault in Sliabh Liag
GARDAÍ have charged a woman, aged in her 20s, in connection with an alleged fatal assault in Sliabh Liag. She is due to appear in court this morning. A garda spokesperson said, “Gardaí have charged a woman (aged in her 20s) who was arrested in connection with the fatal assault which reportedly took place in […]
Appeal issued over 15-year-old missing from Burnfoot
GARDAÍ are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 15-year-old Stephen Boyle who is reported missing from Burnfoot since August 22. Stephen is described as approximately 5’6 in height, of medium build with fair reddish hair and blue eyes. It is unknown what Stephen was wearing when he went missing. Advertisement Gardaí are […]
Ramelton road to be closed overnight this week
THE Ramelton Road between the Station Roundabout and the Oatfield Roundabout will be closed overnight this week. It has been confirmed that due to road surfacing works, the R229 Ramelton Road in Letterkenny between the Station Roundabout and the Oatfield Roundabout will be closed at night time between 7pm and 7am from Tuesday August 29 […]