A MAN had to be treated for injuries he sustained after he was attacked by another male who then stole his car. The victim returned to his home in Ard Lonan, Long Lane, Letterkenny, in the early hours of Sunday, March 13 between 4.30am and 4.40am. He was parking his car, an ‘02 LH’ silver […]
Detached bungalow in west Donegal being sent to auction
A handsome, detached bungalow in the west Donegal Gaeltacht will go to auction later this month. The three-bedroom bungalow will go to auction with Youbid.ie on March 24 with an advised minimum value of €160,000. The property is one of a small number of residences in a remote upland area of Straleel North, four kilometres from […]
‘Everyone needs to consider what they can do to help’
A LOCAL Amnesty International volunteer has urged everyone to consider opening their doors to refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine. Niamh Brennan was among the dozens of people who gathered at Letterkenny’s Market Square to show solidarity with those caught up in the violence. Similar vigils were held in Cork and in Dublin in a […]
Sent forward for trial over illegal dumping
A FATHER and daughter have been sent forward for trial charged with illegal dumping on lands in Rossbracken, Letterkenny. Jim Ferry (63) and Louise Ferry (32), both of Slieve Sneacht Road, Letterkenny appeared before a sitting of the District Court this afternoon over the alleged dumping by their company Ferry’s Refuse Recycling Ltd. Mr Ferry, […]
LUH ‘severely impacted’ by increase in Covid patients
VISITING restrictions remain in place at Letterkenny University Hospital as the site continues to be ‘severely impacted’ by Covid-19. The hospital is seeing a significant increase in Covid-19 positive admissions and attendances, while also dealing with high volumes of non-Covid patients. There are 84 patients with Covid-19 being treated in the hospital today. Currently, there […]
Pensioner hospitalised after fall on ‘shocking’ Doochary footpath
A PENSIONER is recovering after suffering a serious injury on an uneven footpath in Doochary. The incident has prompted calls from three west Donegal community groups for immediate action to address road and pedestrian safety in the village. The elderly resident was on her way home from Mass when she stumbled and fell. Such was […]
St Johnston man to take on Mizen to Malin challenge in 24 hours
A ST JOHNSTON man is gearing up for a mammoth challenge of cycling from Mizen to Malin Head in just 24 hours to raise funds for two charities close to his heart. Johnny Kane is no stranger to pushing himself and has previously won the 555km Donegal Atlantic Way Ultra Race. This June Johnny will […]
Garda station to get Gaeltacht status
GARDA Commissioner Drew Harris is in the process of designating Letterkenny Garda Station as a Gaeltacht serving station. Chief Superintendent Terry McGinn revealed the development at the latest Donegal Joint Policing Committee meeting. What this means is that if a person has a complaint or query they wish to issue through the medium of the […]
Campaign gathering speed to save Gortlee House
A campaign to save a Georgian house on the edge of Letterkenny from demolition is set to intensify over the coming months. It comes just days after plans were announced to transform a 40-acre site in Gortlee, which includes Gortlee House, into a hotel, offices and residential units in a multi-million regeneration project. The site […]
‘We’ll be out of business if this isn’t sorted’
AN agricultural contractor says he fears for his livelihood if fuel prices continue to spike. Shaun Friel, of S Friel Agri-Contracts in Kerrykeel, says he has 2,000 litres of diesel at the minute, with a delayed delivery not arriving until next week. Speaking to the Donegal News, Mr Friel said filling one of his tanks […]