Four males were taken to Letterkenny University Hospital following a two-vehicle collision in Burt this afternoon. A garda spokesperson told the Donegal News: “Gardaí received a report of a two-car road traffic collision at Speenoge, Burt, which occurred at around 3.15pm. “Four males were brought to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to […]
Family of the late Julie McCormack – Devenney make hospice presentation
The family of Julie McCormack-Devenney have made a special presentaton to staff at Donegal Hospice in her memory. Staff from Donegal Hospice, Ethan Furey and Noelle Mc Daid received a cheque for €12,000, proceeds from a bands day and memorial held in McGinley’s Bar, Letterkenny, at the end of November in memory of the late […]
The Way We Were
Saoirse Gallagher, Ava Maguire and Éabha Campbell delve into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. If you have a photograph you would like published, send it to editor@donegalnews.com February 7, 1976 Advertisement DOUBTS REMAIN ON GAOTH DOBHAIR AIRSTRIP The future of Gaoth Dobhair’s much-needed airstrip is still uncertain. After many […]
Emergency services at scene of collision in Burt
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a crash at Burt following a collision. The road traffic collision occurred on the main N13 Letterkenny to Derry road, close to Aengus Church (Burt Chapel), within the last hour. There are no further details at this time.
Arranmore RNLI assist in early morning medical evacuation
The volunteer crew of the Arranmore RNLI responded to an early morning call for assistance at 6.50am this morning. The crew were requested by Malin Head Coast Guard to assist in a medical evacuation from the island. The casualty was transferred from the Arranmore ambulance to the lifeboat, taken to a waiting ambulance in Burtonport […]
A treasure trove of artefacts added to railway museum collection
DONEGAL Railway Heritage Museum have purchased a treasure trove of historic railway artefacts at auction, among them rarities relating to the Londonderry and Lough Swilly Railway that operated in Northern Donegal until 1953. The artefacts were purchased at a ‘Railwayana’ auction of items belonging to Lord Raymond O’Neill last November. O’Neill is a committed enthusiast […]
Concern raised over 17 vacant social houses in Milford
A DONEGAL County Councillor has raised concern over the ongoing vacancy of 17 houses in Milford which were originally built for social housing. In Tuesday’s meeting of Letterkenny – Milford Municipal District, Cllr Declan Meehan outlined that Milford is under significant housing pressure with 31 families in the town on the social housing waiting list. […]
Removal of protection for building on floodplains criticised
By Seán McCarroll A FALCARRAGH councillor has spoken out against the removal of funding for houses built on floodplains. In a harsh warning this week, Minister with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Kevin “Boxer” Moran, said houses built on floodplains in the future are to be afforded absolutely no government protection. Advertisement Cllr […]
The Third Degree: A fascination with wolves, and a love of baking bread
The Third Degree, with Paul Bradley. Hi Ann, thank you for doing this interview. Could you tell us a little about yourself, please? I grew up on a dairy farm between Raphoe and St. Johnston. When I was 19 I moved to Dublin to do a Degree in Fine Art at the National College of […]
Letterkenny man pleads guilty to criminal damage
A LETTERKENNY man has pleaded guilty to a charge of damaging a motor vehicle in the town. Paddy Sweeney, with an address at Gort na Greine, appeared at Tuesday’s sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court, where he admitted a charge of criminal damage at Long Lane, Letterkenny. The offence, involving damage to a Volkswagen Golf, took […]