A DONEGAL woman, who was told she would never walk unaided, has praised the work of the Donegal Integrated Care Programme for Older People. When Pat Floyd came out of hospital and couldn’t walk, she was referred by Letterkenny University Hospital to the ICPOP team. The ICPOP is a team that helps older people with […]
Weather: Cloudy day with outbreaks of light rain
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THIS morning will be rather cloudy with outbreaks of light rain slowly clearing with some sunny spells developing later. More cloud will build this afternoon with a few light showers following in from the west. It will be a little breezy at times too with highs of 7 to 9 degrees. Advertisement Tonight there will […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, December 18
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The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Rita (Margaret) Quinn, Letterkenny – Dinny McLaughlin, Buncrana Advertisement – Tessie McLaughlin, Buncrana – Tom Cassidy, Bundoran and Westmeath – Janet Barriscale, St Johnston -Peadar Quinn, Fintown -Patrick Pearse Kelly, Drumkeen -Fr P.J. Brady, Kerry/Donegal/Meath/Westmeath -Henry Bradley, Crossroads and Killygordon -Elizabeth Hannon, Greencastle -Mary (May) Josephine […]
Letterkenny is the largest town in State wthout rail
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Letterkenny is the largest town in the State without a plan for rail – and within a decade it will have become the largest Irish town without any rail services, campaigners have warned. The 2022 census identified Letterkenny as one of Ireland’s fastest-growing towns, with a population of just over 22,500 people, making it the […]
Garda warning after quads used in conservation areas
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Gardaí have issued a fresh warning over the use of scramblers after receiving reports that they were being used on private property and areas of conservation. The warning comes after gardaí in Milford received a report at the weekend about scramblers/quads being used in the areas of Thorr, Dunlewey and Glenveagh. A garda spokesperson said: […]
Donegal residents encouraged to make a will
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Law Society and Inishowen Bar Association highlight importance of making a will
Relief after missing Letterkenny man is located safe and well
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A DONEGAL man who was reported missing from Letterkenny has been found safe and well. Gardaí issued a public appeal for Daithí Harvey (25) after he went missing from Letterkenny on Saturday, December 14. A garda spokesperson said: “An Garda Síochána would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance.”
Stolen van found on fire in Fanad
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A stolen van was found on fire in Fanad. Gardaí attended the scene of a road traffic collision at Ballykinard, Rosnakill, Fanad, on Wednesday, December 11. They had been alerted to a vehicle on fire in the area at 7.35pm. The fire service were extinguished the fire prior to the arrival of gardaí. Extensive damage had been […]
Man needed medical treatment following weekend assault
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A MAN had to receive medical treatment following an assault in Ballybofey at the weekend. Gardaí are investigating an alleged assault at a takeaway premises at Main Street, Ballybofey in the early hours of Saturday, December 14, at approximately 3.40am. A garda spokesperson urged anyone who was in the area with dash cam to make the footage […]
Own a unique piece of Irish whiskey heritage
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CROLLY Distillery, Donegal’s first licensed whiskey distillery in 180 years, has released Cask 2 of its first direct fire-heated premium single malt. This historic Cask 2 release is limited to 270 bottles and gives whiskey lovers and collectors the chance to acquire their very own unique piece of Donegal whiskey heritage. Conor McMenamin, a co-founder […]