Ministers to discuss children safeguarding in sport in European conference


A DONEGAL minister will discuss the topic of children safeguarding in sport at a European conference in Monaco this week. There will be a particular focus on children in elite sport, regarding issues such as mental health, overtraining, injury and concussion prevention. Ministers will also discuss body image concerns, pressure to achieve results, and doping. […]

Series of car thefts prompt Garda warnings
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GARDAI issued warnings after two cars were stolen and several others were broken into. A Toyota Aqua and a Toyota Vitz were stolen in Letterkenny town centre on October 28. Both cars were recovered later that day and had been damaged. Advertisement A Garda spokesperson said: “Two male youths were arrested on that date after […]

Gardai hunt quad bike gang
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A QUAD bike gang in ski masks and balaclavas threw fireworks at gardai. And they also endangered public safety during a Halloween night rampage, claim detectives. Gardai say up to nine of them “launched fireworks at members of the public” and carried out “seriously dangerous manoeuvres at speed”. Advertisement Detectives are now examining CCTV and […]

New McDonald’s to create 80 jobs in Letterkenny


THE new McDonald’s restaurant in Letterkenny will create 80 jobs when it opens next month. McDonald’s Ireland will open its second restaurant in the town on December 2. Located on Port Road, the restaurant will trade seven days a week, from 6am until midnight. Advertisement The opening will complement the existing restaurant at Letterkenny Retail Park. It also brings the total number of McDonald’s restaurants in the Republic of Ireland to 100. The new restaurant will create 80 jobs, offering a mix of full-time and part-time crew-member […]

A motorist who left an accident scene is being sought by gardai
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AN AUDI “did not remain at the scene” after it crashed into a park car in the morning after Halloween. Gardai investigating the incident that occurred in Stranorlar at 8am on Sunday, November 1, want to speak with the driver. A Garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí are investigating a road traffic collision that occurred at Admiran […]

Four men injured in Raphoe workplace incident


FOUR men were injured in a suspected electrocution in Raphoe. Three of the men were taken to hospital after the workplace incident to receive medical treatment. The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is investigating the incident, which is believed to have occurred at St Eunan’s Graveyard during work involving electricals. Advertisement Gardaí also attended the […]

Appeal for missing wallet


A WALLET of great sentimental value has been reported missing. Pauric Kenna told the Donegal News he believes he dropped the wallet when he was in Costa Coffee, Unit 19, Letterkenny Retail Park, Paddy Harte Road. The wallet comes from New Zealand and is black with a silver chain. Advertisement It contains Pauric’s travel pass […]

House hit with firework after car egged and floured
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A TERRIFIED family has revealed how a lit firework was thrown into their house after their car was covered in eggs and flour. Gardaí are investigating the criminal damage that occurred within hours of Halloween celebrations near Donegal Town. A Garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí are appealing for information in connection with a criminal damage incident […]

In pics: Ballylennon Church celebrates Harvest Service
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BALLYLENNON Church recently celebrated its Harvest Service. Presbyterian Church in Ireland moderator Rev Richard Kerr, and Bishop of Derry and Raphoe Bishop Andrew Foster, and Bishop of Raphoe Bishop Niall Coll marked the occasion. Rev Craig Wilson presented a book to Rev Kerr to record how the churches in St Johnston and Ballylennon worked together […]