A MAN had to receive medical treatment following an assault in Ballybofey at the weekend. Gardaí are investigating an alleged assault at a takeaway premises at Main Street, Ballybofey in the early hours of Saturday, December 14, at approximately 3.40am. A garda spokesperson urged anyone who was in the area with dash cam to make the footage […]
Own a unique piece of Irish whiskey heritage
CROLLY Distillery, Donegal’s first licensed whiskey distillery in 180 years, has released Cask 2 of its first direct fire-heated premium single malt. This historic Cask 2 release is limited to 270 bottles and gives whiskey lovers and collectors the chance to acquire their very own unique piece of Donegal whiskey heritage. Conor McMenamin, a co-founder […]
Weather: Windy today with heavy rain
TODAY will be windy with outbreaks of rain, turning heavy at times. Highest afternoon temperatures of 10 to 12 degrees in strong southerly winds with gales at the coast. Tonight, there will be further outbreaks of rain but a clearance to scattered showers will follow from the west by dawn on Wednesday. Advertisement Lowest temperatures […]
Woman shares symbol of peace for Christian Aid
By Paul McElwee A UNIVERSAL sign of peace, something which many pray for especially at this time of year -the dove – is set to play an integral part in the festive season for one Rossnowlagh native who is using the symbol to draw attention to humanitarian crises across the globe. Judith Hinchcliff, a parishioner […]
Private Rooney killing: UN to release documents
By Dionne Meehan Two years on from the murder of Private Seán Rooney in Lebanon, his family are still being kept in the dark about the events surrounding his death. The 24-year-old, pictured below, from Newtowncunningham was killed when a convoy of Irish troops serving with a UN peacekeeping mission was ambushed and fired upon on […]
Gardaí issue appeal for missing Letterkenny man
GARDAÍ are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 25-year-old Daithí Harvey who is reported missing from Letterkenny. Mr Harvey is missing since Saturday, December 14. A garda spokesperson said: “Daithí is described as being 6 foot 1 inch in height with a medium build. He has short, blonde hair and blue eyes. […]
Fire crews praised for quick response to Moville fire
By Dionne Meehan A DONEGAL councillor has praised emergency services for their quick response after a fire broke out at the old Gullaghduff Mill in Moville. Thankfully there were no injuries as a result of the blaze which broke out late on Friday afternoon. Advertisement Local councillor Martin Farren said it took almost seven hours for […]
Creating happy memories at Christmas time is more important than any gift
By Louise Flanagan Every so often, Letterkenny Babies Facebook page receives a message that resonates with hundreds of readers. Recently, one such message came in: “I hope this doesn’t come across as preachy, but as an older page member, I wanted to reassure younger parents who might be feeling under pressure this Christmas. Advertisement “My […]
Letterkenny prepares to host another Christmas Carol Trail
THE heart of Letterkenny will embrace the festive spirit as it hosts its annual Christmas Carol Trail on Friday, December 20. This cherished event, now in its 11th year, is organised collaboratively by the Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce, Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter, and Letterkenny Community Development Project along with the respective churches. It brings together the […]
National Inpatient Experience at LUH draws mixed findings
by Louise Doyle SEVENTY-nine per cent of people admitted to Letterkenny University Hospital said they had a ‘good’ to a ‘very good’ experience, but waiting times for admission needed improvement. That’s according to the findings of the National Inpatient Experience Survey 2024, published this week by Saolta. Advertisement Fifty-two questions, covering experiences from admission through to discharge, to […]