LETTERKENNY is to benefit from a €4 million Urban Regeneration Development Fund grant to offset the growing problem of dereliction in the town. The scheme is aimed at tackling long-term vacancy and dereliction on a rolling basis. According to Cllr Ciaran Brogan, who welcomed Tuesday’s announcement, the fund will allow the council to acquire derelict […]
Woman in hospital after Letterkenny road collision
A WOMAN remains in hospital after suffering serious injuries following a single vehicle collision close to the Donegal border. On Tuesday morning, PSNI officers attended the scene on the Letterkenny Road in Derry, close to Nixon’s Corner, following a report just before 8.45am that a silver Peugeot 207 had been involved in a collision with a tree. One […]
Bus stolen in Letterkenny and taken to Dublin
By Emma Ryan AN investigation has been launched after a bus was stolen from Letterkenny Bus Station and driven to Dublin City Centre. The Bus Éireann bus was taken from Letterkenny Bus Station during the early hours of Monday morning around 12.45am. Advertisement After the theft in Letterkenny, the bus was driven to Dublin. No passengers […]
Big increase in overtime bill for the Donegal Garda Division
by Kate Heaney THERE has been a substantial increase in the overtime bill for the Donegal Garda Division during the first three months of this year, according to figures published. The overtime bill for the local division for January, February and March this year was €817,599. Advertisement This compares with Sligo/Leitrim Division at €396,768; Kerry […]
Planned works at youth club given go-ahead by Council
by Louise Doyle THE green light has been given for extension plans at Letterkenny Youth and Community Club. Paddy Delap, on behalf of Letterkenny Youth and Community Club, lodged plans with the local authority in May for a series of accessible works at the Lower Main Street facility. Advertisement Formerly Devlin Hall, the facility is […]
Scottish contractor using local resources to build path on Errigal
A SCOTTISH contractor conducting major maintenance on Errigal mountain is using local resources to build a footpath that leads straight to the summit. McGowan Environmental Engineering, based in the North of Scotland in Abbeymore was contracted to build the path in a bid to protect the mountain’s habitat. With the project split into two phases, work […]
Fresh appeal about stolen vehicle
GARDAÍ have issued a fresh appeal for information in relation to the theft of vehicle in Letterkenny. The white Nissan March registration number ‘162 D 28892’ was stolen from McMahon Villas between 1am and 5am on Tuesday, June 27. This vehicle was then located on fire in the area of the College Farm Road, Letterkenny […]
RNLI rescue six paddleboarders close to Rossnowlagh
Bundoran RNLI came to the aid of six stand-up paddleboarders who got into difficulty off Rossnowlagh on Sunday afternoon. Lifeboat crew Rory O’Connor, Shane O’Neill, Finn Mullen and Fergal Muller were carrying out a routine training exercise at approximately 12.30pm when the Irish Coast Guard requested them to go to the aid of six stand-up […]
Appeal issued after motorcycle stolen in Letterkenny
GARDAÍ have issued an appeal after a motorcycle was stolen overnight. A Benelli (BN 125) motorcycle registration no. ‘191 C 8370’ was stolen from the Glencar Irish area of Letterkenny between 9pm last night, Tuesday July 11 and 7am this morning, Wednesday July 12. A spokesperson for Donegal Gardaí said, “If anybody observed suspicious activity […]
Donegal TikToker heading to host Women’s World Cup
DONEGAL TikToker Eric Roberts has landed a new gig as the host of the Women’s World Cup. The Downings man, who shot to fame due to his hilarious videos on TikTok, is heading to Australia to host the Women’s World Cup with JD Sports as Ireland compete in the tournament. Advertisement Posting the news […]