Clannad to receive Freedom of Donegal at council reception


THE internationally renowned, award winning group Clannad will receive the Freedom of Donegal at a special reception given by Donegal County Council tomorrow at 3 pm. They will be presented with a County Badge and Scroll by Cathaoirleach Cllr Martin Harley. During the reception, CEO John McLaughlin will speak about the award while tributes will be also […]


‘Oldtown terrorist making our lives hell’


BY JEROME HUGHES A GROUP of residents living in the Oldtown area of Letterkenny claim they are being terrorised by one of their neighbours and that “someone will end up dead” unless their concerns are addressed by gardaí and Donegal County Council. Amid genuine fear over possible reprisals, most of the residents have spoken to […]


Man struck by vehicle in Clonmany on Sunday dies


A man has died following an alleged hit-and-run in Clonmany in the early hours of Sunday. According to gardaí, at about 00:15, a pedestrian in his 60s was struck by a vehicle which then left the scene. He was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital before being transferred to Beaumont Hospital in Dublin. Advertisement He died […]


Investigations are ongoing after a child was hit by a car in Donegal Town 


INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing after a child was hit by a car in Donegal Town. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of road traffic collision between a pedestrian and car on Upper Main Street, Donegal Town, today, Wednesday, May 15. The incident occurred at approximately 2pm. Advertisement A child has been taken to Letterkenny University Hospital […]


Letterkenny University Hospital warns of possible delays this weekend


LETTERKENNY University Hospital has warned of possible delays this weekend as “necessary upgrades” are carried out to the ICT system that manages patient activity in the hospital. This upgrade will improve links with LUH and other hospitals and community services in the region. “It is expected that some delays will arise for patients at our […]


Man taken to hospital following Portnoo-Maas Crash


A man has been taken to hospital by ambulance following a single-vehicle crash halfway between Portnoo and Maas on the R261. It happened at around 6 o’clock this morning at Ballyiriston Bridge. Gardaí say diversions are in place as the road remains closed.