A MEMORIAL bench was unveiled at the weekend honouring Letterkenny man Frank Larkin. Well known for his work as a disability rights campaigner, Mr Larkin passed away in 2020 after falling ill. He was 48. Mr Larkin (pictured) lived with the condition spina bifida but he never let it get in the way of his full […]
Illegal use of e-scooters will lead to fines, warn gardaí
E SCOOTER users and cyclists who use the footpath will be fined, Gardai in Donegal warned this week. The warning comes after two pedestrians on the footpath were knocked down in Letterkenny at the weekend. Sergeant Eunan Walsh warned that following the introduction of new legislation covering the use of e scooters and cycles, users […]
Uisce Éireann appeals to customers in Letterkenny to conserve water
Uisce Éireann is experiencing high levels of demand in the Letterkenny area and has called on customers to conserve water and protect supply. The surge in demand has affected reservoir levels with a number of customers experiencing outages and low pressure. As a result, homes and businesses are being asked to be mindful of their […]
Inquest into the death of Private Rooney opens
AN inquest into the death of Private Seán Rooney opened in Dublin on Tuesday and was adjourned until September 20. The 24 year old soldier from Newtowncunningham was killed when the convoy he was travelling in came under fire in Lebanon on December 14, 2022. A lawyer for Private Rooney’s family said the inquest should […]
TEN-T Project is set to move to planning stage
A MAJOR Donegal infrastructure project has been given Cabinet approval to move to planning stage. The Trans-European Transport Network (TEN–T) Priority Route Improvement Project proposes to provide a sustainable and inclusive transport network. It will also address critical transport deficiencies along three targeted sections of existing TEN-T/national route – the Twin Towns By-Pass, Letterkenny to Manorcunningham and […]
Donegal company refutes claims it breached employment practices
by Kate Heaney THE Director of Donegal based company DPPS Contracts yesterday refuted claims they breached proper employment practices after their company was named in the Seanad. Johnny McCafferty and Kevin McCafferty’s company provide BAM and other major contractors with construction workers. Advertisement Their company was named in the Seanad by Senator Paul Garvan along […]
Pat the Cope Gallagher confirms General Election bid
Pat the Cope Gallagher has confirmed he is to seek the Fianna Fáil nomination to be a candidate in the next General Election. Confirming his election bid this week, Pat the Cope said: “It was an honour to have been nominated by the party members and I greatly appreciate the support that I have received […]
Taoiseach Simon Harris ‘proud’ to address MacGill Summer School
AN Taoiseach Simon Harris has told the MacGill Summer School that attending such an event is “an important rite of passage for any Irish politician”. Speaking at the annual Glenties event, Mr Harris spoke of the importance of finding solutions in a ever challenging world. “I remember coming here in 2016, shortly after becoming Minister […]
National crime helpline sees contact from Donegal
A CRIME helpline which has seen a surge in contact relating to extortion, hate crime and fraud has received calls from Donegal. The national Crime Victims Helpline (CVH) 2023 Annual Report details an increase in contacts relating to extortion and blackmail, particularly in relation to ‘sextortion’ in 2023, with 197 contacts in 2023, compared to 69 in 2022 and […]
More than 2,500 referrals from Donegal to Tusla, figures show
by Louise Doyle THERE were more than 2,500 referrals from Donegal to Tusla’s Child Protection and Welfare Service in 2023. Figures provided to the Donegal News by Tusla show there were 2,572 referrals from Donegal last year to its Child Protection and Welfare Service. Advertisement The highest number of referrals were made by a member of An […]