Children’s Books Ireland and An Post are reminding children and families in Donegal to claim their free World Book Day titles, from Irish authors and illustrators including Paddy Donnelly, Áine Ni Ghlinn and Andrew Whitson AKA Mr. Ando, in time for this year’s World Book Day Ireland on Thursday, 6th March. Sponsored by National Book […]
Possible alternative verdicts in Sliabh Liag murder trial
By Eoin Reynolds If either of two former lovers is not guilty of murdering 66-year-old Robert ‘Robin’ Wilkin, whose body was put over Ireland’s tallest cliffs, they could be found guilty of impeding the prosecution of their co-accused by helping to destroy evidence, a jury has been told. Mr Justice Paul McDermott finished his charge […]
Gaoth Dobhair man opens up about grief on TG4 programme
A GAOTH Dobhair man has opened up about his own grief following the death of his partner in a programme to air on TG4 next week. Misneach – Cumha is an exploration of grief told through the authored journey of Breandán de Gallaí from Gaoth Dobhair whose partner passed away in 2021. It’s been said […]
Vigilance urged in wake of bogus callers in Castlefin
Vigilance has been urged after it’s emerged bogus callers have been calling to properties in Castlefin offering to conduct roofing work. The warning comes after gardaí say they have received recent reports of a white van with MN registration plates and with two men on board calling to houses in the Castlefin area offering to conduct […]
Fresh appeal over attempted murder of Lifford man
Gardaí investigating the attempted murder Charles Dooher anxious to speak to anyone with dash cam footage of a silver/grey coloured Peugot car
Local students take part in ‘Think before you flush’
Last Wednesday the 26th of February, the transition year students of Errigal College, Letterkenny, took part in Green Schools Marine Ambassador Workshop and a beach clean. The workshop was hosted at the college and followed by a quick bus journey to Rathmullan Beach to complete the beach clean. The role of the Ambassador School is […]
Jamie Diver to be laid to rest tomorrow
Shaun McClafferty, who also lost his life in the Gortahork collision, will be laid to rest on Thursday.
Donegal drivers to provide driver number for insurance
All Donegal motorists looking to renew their motor insurance, or take out a new motor insurance policy must provide their driver number from the end of the month onwards, the Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland (MIBI) has warned. From 31st March 2025 it will be an offence for any insurance provider or broker to issue […]
Public warned of long wait times at LUH Emergency Department
THE public is being advised of long waiting times at the Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital this afternoon. High numbers of patients attending ED yesterday and again today have impacted on services with all available beds in the hospital in use. Due to the pressures on the site and the lack of bed capacity, […]
Letterkenny man crashed stolen car while drunk
A LETTERKENNY man was handed down a four-month custodial sentence after being convicted of crashing a stolen car while under the influence of alcohol. Donal Kelly (27), of Windmill View, Letterkeny, appeared before Strabane Magistrates Court via videolink from Maghaberry Prison, Lisburn, last Thursday charged with a number of offences including driving with excess alcohol, […]