GARDAÍ are appealing for information after substantial damage was caused to a rowing boat in Dunfanaghy. The rowing boat was tipped over at Purt Lake causing substantial damage sometime between Thursday, February 20 and Thursday, March 6. A garda spokesperson said: “We appeal to anyone who may have observed any suspicious activity or vehicles (diggers etc.) […]
Excitement for Letterkenny’s St. Patrick’s Day parade
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WITH just days to go until Letterkenny’s St. Patrick’s Day parade on Monday, March 17, excitement is mounting across the town. One of the largest parades in the county, this year promises to be another spectacular celebration, bringing a true festival atmosphere to Letterkenny. Organised by Letterkenny Chamber, the parade is set to showcase a […]
Hot food truck in Ballybofey damaged
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GARDAÍ are investigating an incident of criminal damage in Ballybofey after a hot food truck was damaged. The incident occurred at Chesnut Road between Sunday, March 9 at 11.30pm and 8am the following morning. The owner arrived on the Monday morning to discover that the door was open and the locks had been damaged on […]
Public consultation for Glenveagh National Park development plan
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A PUBLIC Consultation for Glenveagh National Park Draft Visitor Experience and Development Plan has been launched. The Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan, TD, announced the public consultation phase for the draft Visitor Experience and Development Plan for Glenveagh National Park. This Plan is being developed by the National Parks and […]
Man extradited to Donegal on historic sex charges
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A DONEGAL man appeared before Letterkenny District Court this week having been extradited from the North on a number of sex assault/rape charges. Detective Garda Robin Doyle told the court the accused, who is aged in his 60s, was arrested at Lifford Bridge at 11.05am on Monday morning. The accused had served a prison sentence in the […]
‘Public safety will be compromised over Letterkenny Fire Service cuts’
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by Louise Doyle CLAIMS Letterkenny Fire Service is facing significant cuts which could lead to compromised public safety have been refuted. In a letter sent to this newspaper from a senior station officer at Letterkenny Fire Station, deep concerns were highlighted that the drastic and imminent reduction in resources will jeopardise public safety in an […]
Little Angels School controversy – a crisis that didn’t just happen overnight
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By Sabrina Sweeney Nine children. Nine families across Donegal left wondering. Advertisement Nine young lives now in limbo because, yet again, the system has failed them. The exhaustion and heartbreak facing the families who at this time have no prospect of being able to send their children to school in September because there are not […]
Prayer service tomorrow for Jenna Shovlin
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A FUNERAL service for the young Ardara woman who died suddenly in New York will take place tomorrow. Jenna Shovlin, of The Rock, Narin passed away in Manhattan, New York on Saturday, March 8. The 31-year-old’s passion for film production and cinema photography spurred her move across the pond, where she worked with Warner Brothers. Advertisement […]
Investigation launched following fire in East Donegal
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INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing following a fire at a property in East Donegal last night. Gardaí and emergency services attended a fire that occurred at a property in the Lettergull area at approximately 11pm last night. No injuries have been reported at this time. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: “The scene has been preserved and a […]
Weather: Dry and sunny day ahead
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Today, showers will clear quickly as drier and sunnier weather follows. It will continue dry and mostly fine for the afternoon and evening. Highest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees in moderate northwest winds. Advertisement Tonight it will be cold with clear spells and patchy cloud. There’ll be a widespread frost along with some icy […]