A MAN in his twenties has been arrested after he presented himself to Gardaí in Ballyshannon following a crash that claimed the lives of two people in the early hours of this morning. Gardai said the man is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act at Ballyshannon Garda Station and that investigations […]
RAP workers vote for strike action
WORKERS at the Gaoth Dobhair firm Rapid Action Packaging (RAP) have voted for strike action.
Masonry firm at heart of crumbling home crisis speaks
THE quarry firm at the heart of Donegal’s defective block controversy says it has “sincere sympathy” with those whose homes have been affected and that it fully backs calls for a Government remediation scheme.
Hopes to open second grave in search for Cruit giant
A MEDICAL research team is planning to exhume a second grave on Cruit Island after it has emerged that the wrong grave was opened up in search of the Cruit Island Giant, the Donegal News can reveal. The body of a man, who measured 7ft and 7 inches tall, was discovered on the island in […]
McDaid reflects on Team Ireland’s performance in Berlin
When Team Ireland flies out to set up base on foreign soil again, the desire to succeed and close in on the podium will intensify once more.
Hospital consultant survives ‘cold shock to the system’
Dr Kyranoudi works full-time in Greece. This is her second time to take up a short-term employment contract in Letterkenny.
Gaoth Dobhair clubman is new Donegal GAA treasurer
Donegal have been without a Cisteoir since July when St Naul’s clubman Cieran Kelly stepped down, and the Executive had hoped to elect his successor l
LYIT offers support as Leaving Cert results unveiled
LYIT opens advice hotline as Leaving Cert results are released.
Country star surprises Lifford crash victim
The popular singer was in Donegal for the Clonmany Festival and at short notice made changes to his plans so that he could visit Sally at her home
Letterkenny woman says art-felt thanks to well wishers
A LETTERKENNY woman has taken prayer and Mass cards, medals and rosaries and collected bits and bobs to create symbolic, spiritual mosaics of all the good wishes and prayers sent to her over the past four years.