Gardaí renew appeal for witnesses following fatal collision in Kilmacrennan


GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses following last week’s fatal collision in Kilmacrennan. The collision occurred on the N56 in Kilmacrennan at approximately 11.50pm on Wednesday, July 17. A garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to a collision involving two cars. Advertisement “The driver (male, 70’s) and passenger (female, 70’s) in one of the […]


Donegal workers among 6,000 who upskilled in 2023 – report


EMPLOYEES in Donegal were among 6,000 others who undertook upskilling with Skillnet Ireland in 2023. Over 6,000 people and 1,500 businesses in counties Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo participated in upskilling with a Skillnet Ireland Business Network last year. Figures from the Skillnet Ireland Annual Report 2023, reveal the national agency for workforce development delivered over 39,800 training days […]


Embracing life’s special moments


NURSING homes in Donegal are among those around the country preparing to celebrate ‘Nursing Homes Week 2024’. Nursing Homes Ireland (NHI) is thrilled to announce the launch of Nursing Homes Week 2024, a cherished annual event taking place from August 19 to August 25. This week-long celebration is dedicated to acknowledging the significant role of nursing […]


Works on Errigal Mountain path


WORK began to repair damage to the pathway up Errigal Mountain on Wednesday and it is expected to continue for a number of weeks. Those planning to climb the mountain are being advised that there will be limited car parking at the bottom and machinery will be on site. The recently improved path was badly […]


Man (50s) has died following incident in North West Donegal 


A MAN has died after getting into difficulty in the water in the North West of Donegal. A Garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí were alerted to an incident in the water North West of Donegal on Monday afternoon, 22nd July 2024. “A male (50s) got into difficulty in the water. Advertisement “He was removed from the […]


A one-way system needed in Rathmulllan


by Kate Heaney TRAFFIC jams in Rathmullan as work progresses on refurbishment of the pier requires a one way system, a local councillor has said. Speaking at the latest Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District meeting, Councillor Pauric McGarvey appealed for such a system for the village for the remainder of the summer, as the area was “jammed up with […]


Donegal Orange Order leader buys landmark courthouse


THE Grand Master of the County Donegal Grand Orange Lodge has bought a courthouse in Belfast. David Mahon, who is also a property developer, is understood to have purchased the famous Crumlin Road Courthouse, a major north Belfast landmark. Mr Mahon is a native of Ballintra. He now lives in Kesh in County Fermanagh. Advertisement The 68-year-old is […]


Elderly patient with tumours left sitting on chair for eight hours


BY KATE HEANEY AN elderly patient with tumours in their liver and bones was left to sit on a chair in Letterkenny University Hospital for eight hours before being admitted, the latest meeting of Regional Health Forum West has heard. Newly appointed Regional Health Forum West member Cllr Gary Doherty combined three questions at Tuesday’s meeting seeking […]


Lucky Donegal winner scoops €50,000


A LUCKY Donegal winner has scooped €50,000 with Prize Bonds. The lucky bond was purchased in 2016. There were over 9,137 prizes awarded in the latest Prize Bond Draw, amounting to over €762,200. Advertisement In addition to a €500,000 prize awarded on the last weekly draw of every calendar month, there are weekly draws where the […]