By Chris Ashmore PLANS are in the pipeline for the installation of traffic lights on the busy Knocknamona Roundabout on the main Letterkenny to Kilmacrennan road. It’s all part of the Active Travel Project, but it could be some time yet before the work is carried out as it is not envisaged until the third […]
Viral video of dangerous driving in Falcarragh sparks concern
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A LOCAL councillor has spoken out about a shocking video of dangerous driving outside the primary school in Falcarragh, which has been widely shared on social media in recent days. The video shows two cars being chased by Gardaí, with one speeding past onlookers who recorded the incident. Gardaí told the Donegal News that they […]
Sixty weather warnings issued for Donegal already this year
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By Chris Ashmore DONEGAL has already had more red weather alerts this year than the combined total for 2022, 2023, and 2024, latest figures show. A total of 60 weather warnings were issued by Met Éireann for Donegal between January 1 and October 9. Advertisement Of these, three were red, 12 were orange and 45 […]
Voters to go to the polls in presidential election
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PRESIDENTIAL election candidates Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys have almost done all they can in their campaign to become Ireland’s 10th President to go to Áras an Uachtaráin, but for whom will success be sweet? Heather Humphreys will be in Donegal today, visiting Dorrian’s Hotel in Ballyshannon at 1pm before calling to Killaghtee Hall in Dunkineely at 2.15pm for a […]
Checkpoints to take place this Bank Holiday weekend
HIGH visibility patrols and checkpoints will be in operation across Donegal this October bank Holiday weekend, gardaí have warned. Gardaí are appealing to people to never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. They are also calling on drivers to slow down and for everyone in a vehicle to ensure they wear their seatbelt. […]
Residents to fight active travel plans
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BALLYMACOOL residents are to vehemently oppose active travel plans on their doorstep, which would see the creation of a cycle lane and the construction of a parking bay to replace spaces currently outside their homes. Close to 100 people attended a public meeting in the Station House Hotel on Tuesday night, where residents voiced their fears that […]
Tributes paid to popular Letterkenny teacher Seamus Quinn
TOUCHING tributes have been paid following the death of beloved Letterkenny teacher Seamus Quinn. Seamus, who was a Derry native, worked as a Spanish teacher in Loreto Secondary School in Letterkenny. Following the sad news of his passing yesterday, Loreto Secondary School took to social media to pay a touching tribute to the father of […]
Weather: Rain will clear this morning leaving sunny spells
TODAY will start off wet with rain in many areas. Rain will gradually clear through the morning. Sunshine and showers will follow. Advertisement Showers will become heavier this evening with hail possible. Highest temperatures of 9 to 11 degrees. Tonight, showers will continue, some heavy with hail possible. Lowest temperatures of 4 to 7 degrees. […]
Missing Letterkenny teacher sadly found deceased
Gardaí have confirmed that a missing Letterkenny teacher has sadly been found deceased. Earlier today, the PSNI launched a public appeal for missing man Seamus Quinn. Seamus (63) worked as a teacher in Letterkenny. Advertisement Seamus’s last location is believed to be on the city side of Derry yesterday morning. A garda spokesperson said: “Following […]
ATU Letterkenny students take part in walkout protest
STUDENTS from ATU Donegal hosted a ‘walkout’ today at the Letterkenny campus. Participants left their classes and gathered at the front of the building to oppose recent Government decisions. The protest was held as students believe that Technological Universities haven’t been treated fairly by the Government in the recent budget. Advertisement Thousands of students from […]