By Dionne Meehan A LETTERKENNY man who survived a devastating road traffic collision that claimed the life of his brother, has recalled the final words they shared moments before tragedy struck. Martin Gallagher, whose brother Anthony was killed just metres away from their home in the early hours of St Patrick’s Day, said he is […]
Caroline McHugh is the new principal at Loreto, Letterkenny
CAROLINE McHugh has been appointed the new principal of Loreto Secondary School in Letterkenny. She takes over from Gerardine Mullen who announced her retirement in March. Ms McHugh joined the staff at Loreto eight years ago as Deputy Principal. Advertisement Ms Mullen today confirmed her appointment as principal and offered Ms McHugh her congratulations. “Personally, […]
Warning amid a rise in bogus callers in Donegal
GARDAÍ are appealing to family members of vulnerable loved ones to watch out for them amid a rise in bogus callers to houses in Donegal. They say that some people have fallen victim to bogus callers in recent weeks, and in the wake of this they have issued advice to those with family members who may […]
5,064 Donegal families to receive back-to-school clothing and footwear allowance
A total of 5,064 families in Donegal will automatically receive the 2025 Back-to-School Clothing and Footwear Allowance in July. Nationally, more that 114,000 families will automatically get the allowance, with over €54 million being provided for this year’s scheme. Advertisement Welcoming the opening of applications for the allowance by Minister for Social Protection, […]
Weather: Dry and quite cloudy with sunny spells developing later
Today will be humid and dry but quite cloudy at first. Sunny spells will slowly develop this afternoon. Highest temperatures of 18 to 21 degrees in a light to moderate breeze. Advertisement Early tonight, scattered shower will spread from the south, some turning heavy and thundery. More persistent and heavy rain will develop towards dawn, […]
Donegal school taking part in Stronger Starts Cooks programme
Tesco Ireland has launched Stronger Starts Cooks, a brand-new, free six-week programme aimed at supporting children’s health and wellbeing. This programme will be delivered to almost 3,000 primary school pupils across 42 primary schools this year, giving them hands-on experience with food and nutrition. To gain further insight into the cooking habits and nutrition awareness […]
Two men convicted for illegal salmon drift netting off Arranmore Island
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has secured convictions against two men for the possession of an illegal salmon drift net off Arranmore Island, in Donegal. Fisheries officers apprehended Mr Glenn O’Donnell and Mr Evan O’Donnell, of Arranmore Island, drift netting for Atlantic salmon. Two salmon and 371 yards of monofilament net were seized during the operation. […]
Car stolen from Letterkenny University Hospital car park
GARDAÍ are investigating the theft of a car from Letterkenny University Hospital car park at the weekend. The blue Toyota Sienta with a partial registration of ‘171D62’was stolen from the car park on Saturday, June 7 between 4am, at the time it was parked, and 8.25am when it was located crashed into a ditch at Manorview Park, […]
Motorists advised to take care following collision near Letterkenny
GARDAÍ are at the scene of a collision on the main Letterkenny to Kilmacrennan road. The collision occurred at Illistrin, on the Letterkenny side of the Illistrin Fuels service station. Traffic is moving in both directions, but motorists are advised to approach the area with care. Advertisement The incident involved at least three vehicles. Gardaí […]
Gardai appeal for dash cam footage after Kilmacrennan incident
GARDAÍ are seeking dash cam footage as part of their investigation into an incident in Kilmacrennan. The incident occurred in the area of Gort Na Rí, Kimacrennan in the early hours of this morning at approximately 00.15am. While no other details have been released by gardaí at this time, they have said that as part of their investigation […]