LETTERKENNY businesses explored the countless benefits and opportunities of trading through Irish during a recent event held to promote the use of the language locally. The drop-in networking event, hosted by Líonra Leitir Ceanainn, offered local businesses information and advice on how to avail of the many supports available such as the Foras na Gaeilge […]
Safety experts to examine blackspot
ROAD safety experts are to examine an accident blackspot junction in Kilmacrennan which has seen numerous near-fatalities, the latest of which emerged on social media. Donegal Road Design Office is examining a junction in the middle of the village where the road intersects with the N56 just past St Columba’s Church before going in the direction of Milford. […]
Jasmine murder accused guilty of manslaughter
RICHARD Burke, the man accused of killing Jasmine McMonagle, has been found not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility. The jury had been told by trial judge Mr Justice Paul Burns that all the evidence in Burke’s trial pointed to a manslaughter verdict. The jury took just over an hour to agree. […]
Oral anti-cancer medication trial delivered in Donegal
An oncology research project led by Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) Dr Janice Richmond at Letterkenny University Hospital is providing practical benefits to patients receiving oral anti-cancer medication in Donegal. ANPs are the highest level of clinical experts in the nursing profession in Ireland today. Dr Richmond qualified as the first accredited Advanced Nurse Practitioner in […]
Jasmine accused found guilty of manslaughter
RICHARD Burke, the man accused of killing Jasmine McMonagle, has been found not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility. The jury had been told by trial judge Mr Justice Paul Burns that all the evidence in Burke’s trial pointed to a manslaughter verdict. The jury took just over an hour to agree. […]
Maghery Band drill their way to gold in Limerick
THE long trip to the Limerick International Band Competition proved to be worthwhile for Maghery when they picked up some top level silverware. Having previously competed and won three youth titles, the band decided this year to go big and enter the senior categories. The overall goal was to introduce younger members to the top flight but […]
Ukrainians join Termon clean-up
A GROUP of Ukrainians, living near Termon, forced to flee their native country because of Russia’s invasion are getting involved with the local community and helping to clean-up the area. Local man James Trearty, who organises the clean-up was delighted to get the help and a very successful day was spent picking up rubbish from the roadsides. […]
Video of Letterkenny performance goes viral
LETTERKENNY man Orson Sterritt alongside Drumkeen’s Louise Hayden took the internet by storm this week following their performance in Letterkenny’s St. Patrick’s parade. Their performance racked up a total of almost two million views and 45,000 likes. Although ‘Doris and Arthur’ have been in the works for a long time, Orson felt St. Patrick’s Day […]
Relief for businesses as they escape damage after flash flooding
THERE was a sigh of relief from businesses in Ramelton as no damage came following yesterday’s flash flooding. As a result of heavy rainfall and high tides, the River Lennon overflowed leaving the Shore Road impassable. Milford Fire Service was called to assist with the heavy flooding which resulted in businesses escaping damage free. Advertisement […]
‘Record high tide’ blamed for Four Lane Road flooding
A record high tide has been blamed for toppling flood defences along the Four Lane Road into Letterkenny. A section of the busy thoroughfare was under water yesterday morning following several hours of rain and high winds. The Office of Public Works (OPW) has confirmed that Tuesday night’s weather caused the Swilly to rise to its highest level since […]