by Kate Heaney TRAFFIC congestion in Letterkenny on Friday, July 12 was some of the worst ever seen in the town with long queues on access roads from morning until late evening. Motorists contacted the Donegal News this week complaining about delays throughout Friday on all of the approach roads, and massive delays trying to […]
Letterkenny man living in rat-infested caravan waiting three years for Council approved home
By Dionne Meehan A LETTERKENNY man living in horrendous conditions has made one last plea to Donegal County Council for help. Brendan McCauley moved into a mobile home in the Glebe area of Letterkenny 15 years ago, prompted to do so following anxiety induced by the defective blocks scandal, of which he saw at firsthand […]
BREAKING: Two dead following overnight collision in Kilmacrennan
GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision on the N56, Kilmacrennan which occurred at approximately 11.50pm on Wednesday, July 17. Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to a collision involving two cars. The driver (male, 70s) and passenger (female, 70s) in one of the cars suffered fatal injuries. The local coroner […]
N56 road through Kilmacrennan closed following serious overnight collision
By Dionne Meehan THE N56 road through Kilmacrennan village is closed and it will remain closed for a period of time following a serious Road Traffic Collision overnight. Diversions are in place. Advertisement Traffic is being diverted via Milford and Churchill. Gardaí have urged motorists to avoid the area if possible. More to follow.
PICTURE SPECIAL: Stepping back in time with ‘Life Through the Lens’ exhibition
FOR 44 years, former Donegal News photographer Declan Doherty has been behind the lens bringing to life stories of happiness, tragedy and the very ordinary. An exhibition of the award-winning press photographer’s work in Donegal County Museum will be nostalgic for many people, allowing them to walk down memory lane of yesteryear in Donegal. ‘Life Through The Lens’, which […]
Contracts signed for Glenties Historic Towns Initiative
FOLLOWING the announcement earlier this year that the town of Glenties will benefit from €350,000 in funding under the Heritage Council’s Historic Towns Initiative, the signing of the contracts for conservation works to historic and cultural buildings in the town took place in The Highlands Hotel. The funding award will be augmented with €150,000 in funding […]
Nursing home inspection raises governance concerns
by Louise Doyle THE State’s health watchdog raised concerns about governance and management and residents’ rights following an unannounced inspection at a Gaoth Dobhair nursing home. Three inspectors from Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) carried out the inspection at Aras Ghaoth Dobhair in April of this year. Advertisement Findings were published in recent days. Inspectors found […]
Sadness in West Donegal following the sudden passing of Chloe Boyle in New York
THERE is widespread sadness in West Donegal following the tragic news of the sudden death of Chloe Boyle in New York. Chloe Boyle of Merrick, New York, passed away suddenly yesterday, July 16. The sudden and tragic news of Chloe’s passing has brought immense sorrow to her parents, Tommy and Erina, her brother Liam, and […]
‘The Rudolstadt Festival is the stuff of imagination’
Former Donegal News journalist Conor Sharkey has just returned from Letterkenny’s twin town and it would be fair to say he was ‘blown away’ by the experience. BUT who is headlining?’ A question that almost inevitably arises when you tell someone you are going to the Rudolstadt Festival. Advertisement The answer is no one. There […]
Letterkenny Town Bus Service public consultation to open
THE National Transport Authority (NTA) will launch a public consultation for a Letterkenny Town Bus Service on Wednesday. The NTA proposes to invest in Letterkenny by securing provision for a network of local urban-style bus services to operate for 17 hours a day Monday to Saturday, with a slightly shorter operating day on Sundays. Under proposal, buses […]