Donegal man appointed to the New Placenames Committee


A DONEGAL man has been appointed to the New Placenames Committee – Coiste na Logainmneacha. Minister of State with responsibility for the Irish language and Gaeltacht affairs in the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Thomas Byrne T.D. announced the appointment of Donnchadh Ó Baoill to the new Placenames Committee in recent days. […]

Gardaí make arrest following burglary at Twin Town’s Church


GARDAÍ have arrested a man in connection with a number of burglaries on Church property in the Twin Towns area. The burglaries occurred in the area on July 13 and July 14. A garda spokesperson said: “We continue to appeal to the public to be vigilant and to report any suspicious activity around Churches or […]

Gardaí appeal for information after a car was vandalised in Castlefin 


GARDAÍ are appealing for information after a car was vandalised in Castlefin. The incident occurred in Emmett Park between 7.30pm and 8pm on Thursday, July 11. A garda spokesperson said: “The windscreen was smashed, both wing mirrors were pulled off and damage was caused to the badge on the front grill. Advertisement “We appeal to anybody […]

Rory Gallagher’s 1961 guitar set for October auction


INTEREST is expected to be huge when the 1961 iconic Fender Stratocaster guitar, played by deceased Ballyshannon musician Rory Gallagher, is auctioned by Bonham’s in London in October. The famous ‘Strat’, which Gallagher famously bought for £100 on credit, is part of ‘The Rory Gallagher Collection’ coming to auction at Bonhams on October 17. It […]

Motorists warned of planned Letterkenny road closure


MOTORISTS are being advised to plan alternative routes as the Main Street in Letterkenny could be set to close next month to facilitate Fair Day. Donegal County Council intends to make an Order to have Main Street, Letterkenny, from below Forwell Court access road to Larkin’s Lane closed on Monday, August 5, from 12 noon to 6pm. The Council […]

Vehicle on fire on the N56 at Coolboy


By Dionne Meehan EMERGENCY services are currently responding to a vehicle on fire on the N56 at Coolboy, Letterkenny. Speaking to the Donegal News this afternoon, a garda spokesperson confirmed gardaí were “en route” to the incident. “No further information is available at this time,” a spokesperson concluded.

LUH patients waiting among longest for surgery bed


PATIENTS at Letterkenny University Hospital are among those experiencing the lengthiest delays for an overnight hospital bed for surgery. That’s according to the publication of new outpatient attendance data. The Department of Health and the Health Service Executive (HSE) have started publishing league tables revealing waiting times for surgery and outpatient appointments. Advertisement The data […]

Dad killed in workplace accident was due to marry


by Louise Doyle THE funeral of a father-of-two killed in a workplace accident has heard how he loved his sons “intensely”. Devoted dad, Anthony Devlin (32) who was due to marry his fiancée Grainne in December, tragically lost his life at his workplace in Buncrana on Tuesday last. Advertisement Mourners at his Requiem mass in St Mary’s Church, Cockhill, […]