FIANNA Fáil will need at least five years in opposition if the party is to remain relevant on the national stage, Dr James McDaid has warned. The Letterkenny GP, who was a Fianna Fáil TD in Donegal for more than twenty years, said that the whole party needs to look at itself – TDs, councillors, […]
Court adjourned due to outbreak of Covid-19
A trial at Letterkenny Circuit Court had to be abandoned today after a close contact of the accused was found to have tested positive for Covid-19. The trial, before a jury, had commenced on Wednesday with a number of witnesses including members of the Gardai having given evidence. But just before it was due to […]
New speed limit in place during four lane road works
GARDAI are reminding motorists of the reduced speed limit on the N56 as safety upgrading on the four lanes is underway. Most of the work between the Polestar Roundabout and the Dry Arch is being carried out at night time in a bid to keep traffic disruption to a minimum. The speed limit for the […]
More results needed to avoid another day in Dublin
PROGRESS has been made but more results need to be seen to avoid another day in Dublin. That was the message from mica campaigners yesterday following the third meeting of the working group set up to examine the redress scheme. Members of the 100 per cent Redress No Less group received a commitment from government […]
Man (80) dies in hospital following Raphoe crash
A PENSIONER has died in hospital following a road traffic collision in Raphoe on Tuesday. The 80-year-old man passed away at Letterkenny University Hospital earlier today (Thursday). A spokesperson for An Garda Siochana confirmed his death and said ‘enquiries into the single vehicle collison are ongoing.’ Advertisement Around 10am on Tuesday, Gardaí and the ambulance […]
Huge outpouring of grief at Lifford mum’s funeral
“Next year was going to be the year; the date is in the diary when Laura and Joe would become Mr and Mrs, the wedding dress was picked that last day.”
Good news! Weather to heat up as weekend approaches
DONEGAL is set for warm and sunny weather this weekend thanks to high pressure developing over Ireland. Temperatures are set to rise to 23 degrees on Saturday bringing good spells of sunshine throughout the day. Speaking to the Donegal News yesterday, Met Éireann Meteorologist, Emer Flood said there is very dry weather in store for […]
Gardaí in Letterkenny seize €6,000 worth of cannabis
TWO people have been arrested following the seizure of €6,000 in cannabis. Letterkenny Gardaí stopped a car overnight and the driver tested positive for the presence of the drug. A search of the car resulted in the seizure of suspected cannabis with an approximate street value of €6,000. Two people were arrested and were charged […]
New ferry to Inishboffin
A BRAND new ferry service has been launched to carry visitors to a stunning island off the coast of Donegal. Boffin Ferry Donegal, a new ferry service from Magheroarty Pier to Inishboffin Island, was launched on Wednesday last week, June 30 and it is the first time that a regular ferry service will be in […]
No love lost as door-to-door money lender leaves stage
THE head of Letterkenny’s Credit Union says there was “not a lot of grá” for Provident Financial because of its “extortionate” interest rates. Gordon Randles was speaking after the door-to-door money lender announced it was shutting its operations in Ireland. In a statement the company blamed the strain of the coronavirus pandemic for its decision to […]