THERE were tearful scenes at St Crona’s Church in Dungloe this morning as popular schoolteacher Dawn Croke was laid to rest. Ms Croke died on Thursday evening after being struck by a vehicle in a freak accident in the grounds of St Crona’s National School. It is understood the Rosses Community School teacher took the […]
Anger as ‘tree on the corner’ gets the chop
RESIDENTS of the Glebe in Letterkenny have reacted furiously after a beloved tree was chopped down without warning. The century-old chestnut tree was felled some time between Friday evening and Saturday last. It is not yet clear who was behind its removal. Donegal County Council has confirmed it has received complaints about the incident and […]
Nothing found in Milford search for missing doctor
The five-day operation at a site in the Milford Garda District concluded today on the 10th anniversary of the disappearance of the wife and mother.
Flu cases causing increased waiting times at hospital
THE EMERGENCY Department at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) has again today warned the public to avoid A & E unless it is a real emergency as waiting times at the hospital soar. In a statement hospital officials said it is extremely busy today as they approach the weekend. “The hospital has seen a significant increase […]
Annual Foster Care church gate collection this weekend
THIS weekend sees the annual church gate collection in aid of Irish Foster Care in Donegal and an appeal has been made for volunteers to help out across the county.
Funeral on Monday for mum-of-two struck by car
Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher, who knew Ms Crowe personally has described her as “an exceptionally gifted individual”.
Fatal crash in Dungloe
GARDAI have appealed for witnesses after a fatal collision took place in Dungloe yesterday evening. A woman, in her thirties, died in the single vehicle collision at Chapel Road at 6.30pm when she was struck by a car. A six-year-old girl was also taken to Letterkenny University Hospital and the driver of the car was […]
Donegal haulage firm voices concern as Brexit looms
A Donegal haulage firm has spoken of its Brexit concerns as the countdown to Britain’s departure from the European Union nears. The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has written to all Irish hauliers urging them to speed up their Brexit preparations. The FTA says companies should take immediate action to advance their Brexit arrangements or risk […]
Van fire brought traffic to a standstill
Emergency services were tasked to the scene shortly before 6pm.
Emergency Department at LUH “extremely busy”
“We apologise for the distress or inconvenience caused to patients or their loved ones who are experiencing long wait times,” said a spokesperson.