A woman reported missing earlier today has been located. An appeal was launched this morning into the whereabouts of 25-year-old Edel McGirr from Ballybofey. Gardaí have confirmed that she has been found safe and well. “An Garda Síochána would like to thank the public and media for their assistance in this matter,” said a spokesperson.
Appeal for help to find missing Ballybofey woman
Gardaí are seeking the public’s help in tracing the whereabouts of 25 year-old Edel McGirr, who is missing from the Ballybofey area of Donegal since Sunday, January 9 2022. Edel is described as being 5’ 1” in height, of medium build, with greenish blue eyes and copper coloured hair. Edel was last seen in the […]
Concerns mounting over missing Ballybofey woman
CONCERNS are growing for the safety of a Ballybofey woman missing since yesterday. Gardaí are seeking the public’s help in tracing the whereabouts of 25 year-old Edel McGirr. “Edel is described as being 5’ 1” in height, of medium build, with greenish blue eyes and copper coloured hair,” said a spokesperson. “Edel was last seen […]
Locals brave treacherous conditions to save Church
A local priest has thanked everyone who worked to repair the roof of St Michael’s Church, Creeslough, on Monday last. Fr John Joe Duffy said the generosity of the men who spent their day shoring up the storm-damaged roof was very much appreciated by the parishioners. The iconic structure, which was the fifth in a […]
Use of debt collectors by hospital resumes
THE use of debt collectors by Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) to recoup outstanding patient fees suspended last year has resumed. A HSE spokesperson confirmed to the Donegal News this week that LUH has engaged the services of a credit management company. The use of debt collectors to retrieve unpaid patient fees had been suspended for […]
‘Major challenge looms for the church’
A Donegal priest says a major challenge is looming for the Catholic church as the number of people turning to the priesthood continues to dwindle. Fr John Joe Duffy revealed that when he signed up for the National Seminary at Maynooth in 1995 there were close to 200 students. Today that figure stands at just […]
Date set for work on new school building
WORK on the new school building for Little Angels Special School will begin in two weeks. Boyle Construction is the main contractor. The construction company, which is based at the Letterkenny Business Park, is set to begin work on Monday January 24. The project will create a new 4,430 square metre single story special needs […]
Busy times ahead for new co-ordinator
THE new co-ordinator of Cara House is looking forward to a busy 2022 as she prepares for the opening of a new centre. Martina McGinty has been appointed co-ordinator for Cara House Family Resource Centre in Letterkenny following the retirement of Susan McCauley. Ms McGinty started on Tuesday but she is no stranger to the […]
It was like Disneyland without the budget
A FAMILY trip to Disneyland, Paris in early December sowed the seeds for the Light Up Letterkenny Christmas Tour. The event, which involved more than two hundred vehicles, raised €4,500 for the Donegal Hospice. Yesterday, a cheque was presented to the Hospice by organisers Bernard Gallagher, CBM Signs, and Craig Alcorn, Tropical World. The idea […]
New operator confirmed for Donegal to Dublin flight
A NEW operator has been confirmed for the government funded Donegal to Dublin flight service. Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan and Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton announced on Friday that Emerald Airlines will operate the route between Donegal and Dublin airports, under the Aer Lingus Regional brand. The current temporary […]