EUNAN Walsh, as the Sergeant in Charge of Letterkenny Garda Station, has been working on the front line since day one of the pandemic. What he has witnessed most during that time is the growth of community spirit and the appreciation of the public for a Garda’s work. When the pandemic hit last March, Sgt […]
Man dies following Donegal road crash
A man critically injured in a crash in south Donegal this morning has died. Gardaí in Ballyshannon continue to appeal for witnesses to the fatal collision that occurred at Ballymagroarty, Ballintra this morning at approximately 8am. The male driver of the car, a man in his 30s, was removed to Sligo University Hospital with critical […]
Hospital getting ready for return to ‘normal’ services
SCHEDULED surgeries and out-patient appointments will be scaled up at Letterkenny University Hospital over the coming weeks following a drop in numbers of Covid-19 cases. The majority of elective surgeries and out-patient appointments were cancelled late last year due to the significant surge in Covid-19 cases. Mr Sean Murphy, General Manager, said the hospital remains […]
Man critically injured following crash in south Donegal
GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses after a man was critically injured in a collision between a van and a car in south Donegal this morning. The crash happened at Ballymagroarty, Ballintra around 8am. A man in his 30s, the driver of the car, has been taken to Sligo University Hospital to be treated for his […]
Woman scoops €30k on scratch card bought in Letterkenny
A woman has recalled the moment she realised she had won €30,000 on a scratch card bought from a Letterkenny filling station. The lucky winner, who asked not to be named, hit her good fortune on a Diamond Bingo Doubler scratch card. She purchased her €3 winning ticket at McFadden’s Service Station in Letterkenny. Advertisement […]
County’s thatch provision at ‘critical point’
THE future of thatch in Donegal has reached a “critical point” according to the county’s heritage officer. Joseph Gallagher made the comments during the launch of this year’s Thatch Repair Grant Scheme. Now in its third year, the scheme assists owners and occupiers of thatched dwellings and businesses with their maintenance and repair. Advertisement The […]
Claimed €134,000 in benefits he was not entitled to
A Gweedore man conned the Department of Social Protection out of €134,000 over a period of 15 years. Judge Paul Kelly, sitting at Dungloe District Court, said he could not understand why a matter of such magnitude was not being dealt with at a higher level. Michael O’Donnell, Lower Brinaleck, Gweedore, was prosecuted in regards […]
Man’s body recovered from water
“Gardaí are liaising with family at this time,” said a garda spokesperson.
Rory Gallagher Festival postponed until 2022
THE organisers of the Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival have confirmed they are postponing until 2022. The annual rock and blues festival was scheduled to go ahead between June 3 and June 6 3rd – 6th June 2021 owever the organising committee has moved to defer the event in the interest of safety and to […]
Seasonal fisheries officers sought for Donegal
INLAND Fisheries Ireland has launched a recruitment campaign for seasonal fisheries officers in Donegal. The positions will see the successful applicants support the development and protection of Ireland’s fisheries resource during the summer period. The roles are available on a six month basis with contracts commencing from Monday, May 31 and training will be provided […]