An Garda Síochána, in partnership with the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and other stakeholders, are continuing to carry out a 24-hour nationwide speed enforcement operation today as part of National Slow Down Day this evening. The initiative, which began at 12:01am this morning will continue until 11:59pm today, aiming to promote safer driving and reduce […]
Cathaoirleach extends Christmas greetings to the Donegal Diaspora
CATHAOIRLEACH of Donegal County Council has extended Christmas wishes to the Donegal Diaspora. In a festive message, Councillor Paul Canning said: “As Christmas and the new year approaches, it once again brings a treasured opportunity for families and friends to reunite, to share joy, and to create lasting memories together. “Each year, Ireland welcomes hundreds of thousands of people […]
Probe following dangerous driving incident
GARDAÍ are appealing for dash-cam footage as part of an investigation by Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit into dangerous driving. The incident, involving a VW Jetta, occurred on Sunday, December 21 in the Stranorlar area. A garda spokesperson said: “We are seeking dash-cam footage from motorists who may have travelled between Lifford and Stranorlar on that date […]
Pedestrian taken to hospital following Raphoe collision
A PEDESTRIAN was taken by ambulance to Letterkenny University Hospital following a collision in Raphoe. The road traffic collision happened on the R236 at Magheraboy on Thursday, December 18 at approximately at 11.15pm. The collision involved a pedestrian and a car. The driver and passengers were uninjured. A garda spokesperson said: “The pedestrian involved was taken by ambulance to […]
Six cars damaged in Letterkenny car park
THE front and rear windscreens of six cars were damaged in a Letterkenny car park. Gardaí are appealing for the assistance of the public in connection with a number of criminal damage incidents that happened in a car park at the Nas Mór Apartment block in Carnamuggagh Upper, Letterkenny, at 00.30am on Sunday, December 21. Gardaí […]
Car passenger assaulted after refusing to give lift
A CAR passenger was assaulted after refusing two men a lift. Gardaí are investigating the alleged assault at Lower Main Street, Letterkenny, in the early hours of Saturday, December 20, at approximately 3.30am. Two men were sitting in a parked car at that location when a man approached the car and requested a lift. When […]
Golf club ‘blindsided’ by AIB loan sale
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LETTERKENNY Golf Club has moved to allay concerns to its members after it emerged AIB is to sell on the club’s loan in a matter of months. The Committee of Management and members have been left ‘blindsided’ by the move, which was revealed just days ago at the club’s annual general meeting. The AGM on December 16 heard of […]
Milford’s Gallowglass Community Centre secures major funding boost
THE Gallowglass Community Centre in Milford has been awarded €300,000 in funding through the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. The funding will support significant works at the centre, helping to enhance facilities and ensure the Gallowglass Community Centre continues to serve as a vital hub for community, social and cultural activities in Milford and the […]
Weather: Mostly cloudy today with patchy rain
TODAY will be mostly cloudy with a little patchy light rain and drizzle at times with some mist and fog lingering in places. A few limited bright spells may develop with highest temperatures of 8 to 10 degrees. Tonight will be mostly cloudy, with just a few patches of light rain and drizzle here and […]
SPECIAL FEATURE: The Mummers – a surviving tradition
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WHATEVER your beliefs and however you celebrate, Christmas is a deep, highly peculiar repository of old traditions drawn from all over (mainly Northern Europe) and mixed together into localised ones that are often fun but sometimes hard to understand these days. One such tradition, now a fairly vestigial one, is Mummering (or Mumming), which was […]