Stole €1,450 from vulnerable nursing home residents


A Letterkenny care worker who admitted stealing €1,450 from vulnerable occupants of a residential home in Kilmacrenan has had her case adjourned for a Probation Report. At Dungloe District Court Kathleen Frize of Trentagh in Letterkenny admitted making a gain by false accounting to the total amount of €1,450 from the home two years ago. The […]


World famous trad musicians to perform in Letterkenny


THE Regional Cultural Centre presents a rare opportunity to see three of the UK and Ireland’s finest traditional folk musicians on stage together this weekend. On Sunday night the RCC is delighted to present Gino Lupari, Gerry ‘Banjo’ O’Connor and Tim Edey at the Letterkenny venue. This exhilarating Irish music trio brings together the virtuosity […]


Emergency department at hospital extremely busy


MANAGEMENT at Letterkenny University Hospital have warned that the emergency department is extremely busy with a significant number of ill patients admitted in the last number of days. In a statement issued today the hospital said many of the patients are currently in the emergency department awaiting a bed. A Spokesperson said: “Hospital management regrets […]


Glencar burglary


A LARGE sum of cash was taken from a home in Letterkenny yesterday evening and gardai are investigating.


Power outage caused by fault at Letterkenny substation


THE MAJOR power outage across north Donegal earlier today was caused by a fault at the ESB’s substation in Letterkenny. A Spokesperson for the ESB said: “ESB Networks can confirm that up to 40,000 customers in and around the Milford area were impacted by a power outage at 12.15pm on Friday 6 September. ESB Networks […]


Green Light for Major Extension of Glenswilly NS


GLENSWILLY National School has been given the green light for their long-awaited extension, it has been announced today. Minister for Education and Skills, Joe McHugh has announced that the school has received approval to tender for the contractor to redevelop the school and build five new classrooms. “It is an honour to be the Minister […]


WERS Waste bought out by Ireland’s biggest refuse firm


THE waste company that took over the affairs of embattled Letterkenny businessman Jim Ferry has itself been bought out. Ireland’s biggest refuse and recycling firm Beauparc Utility Group confirmed to the Donegal News that it has acquired WERS Waste. The acquisition will bring the Meath firm’s nationwide customer base to over 325,000 homes and businesses. […]


Doneyloop residents warn developer over digester plans


RESIDENTS in Castlefinn say they will blockade a new anaerobic digestion plant if they are subjected to the same problems that gripped Inishowen recently. Over 150 people gathered in Doneyloop on Thursday night to confront Glenmore Estate over its building of a digester in the townland of Cavanaweary. In July residents in the Burt area […]