THE death has been announced of well known Letterkenny businessman Paul Reynolds. Mr Reynolds, who received the Hall of Fame Award at the 2018 Letterkenny Chamber Business Award, is the proprietor of Property Partners Paul Reynolds – a long established and leading firm of Auctioneers, Estate Agents and Valuers – he runs the business […]
Investigation launched after attempted burglary
The occupant is described as being approximately 5ft 9 inches tall and dressed in dark clothing. The public are being urged not to approach this man.
Couple charged with sexual exploitation of their child
They are both charged with sexual exploitation, sexual assault, neglect and ill treatment on dates between January 1, 2015 and May 25, 2016.
Stark warning over drink and drug driving
Gardai have launched their annual Christmas Drink Driving campaign which is supported by the Donegal Road Safety Working Group as part of their ongoing road safety awareness programme. The message again this Christmas from the Gardai and the Donegal Road Safety Working Group is – Never, Ever Drink or Drug Drive. Drink driving destroys lives, […]
Minister discusses resurrecting Donegal’s rail links
CAMPAIGN group ‘Into The West’ has met with the Republic’s Minister for Transport and the Environment, Eamon Ryan TD, to discuss improved rail provision for the north west of the island. The meeting was facilitated by the Donegal branch of the Irish Green Party, which Minister Ryan is the national leader of. Among the topics […]
Railway Museum hosting personal messages from Santa
CHILDREN are in for a special treat as the Donegal Railway Heritage Museum has pulled out all the stops to arrange personalised messages from Santa. Traditionally the museum has held its very successful ‘Santa Experience’ where little ones get to visit Santa, Mrs Claus and his elves at their workshop in Donegal. That had to […]
Conservation study of an historic treasure in Ramelton
A conservation report and feasibility study is underway for the historic Guild Hall building in Ramelton The two-storey stone built property, with frontage onto Castle Street and Market Square, dates back to the 1700s and formerly housed the Grand Jury when it came to Ramelton. The building, which was also used as a former courthouse […]
LUH plans to re-introduce full schedule of services
LETTERKENNY University Hospital plans to re-introduce its full schedule of elective services from Monday, January 4. It follows confirmation that the number of inpatients with Covid-19 and staff levels impacted by the outbreaks in recent days have fallen. Advertisement As of Thursday evening (December 10) there were 24 confirmed Covid-19 positive in-patients in LUH […]
Learning to ‘punch above their weight’ as virus raged
THE Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny is not the building, the RCC is the people. The biblical quote came to mind as Jeremy Howard, Acting Manager of the multi-disciplinary arts facility, took time this week to reflect back on a unique year. “It’s been strange alright but we’re finishing the year in a strong enough […]
Inspired by late friend to resit ‘Leaving’ Irish
A CORK-based solicitor sat his Leaving Certificate higher level Irish papers last Saturday – more than 30 years after he managed just a C grade at lower level. Flor McCarthy from Clonakilty, was inspired to take the most unusual step, which required considerable time and effort, for two reasons. “My brother-in-law and great friend Seamus […]