A DONEGAL murder investigation resulted in gardai arresting a woman following a killing 18 years ago. Local man Andrew Burns, pictured, was 27 years old when he was shot dead at Donnyloop in Castlefin on February 12, 2008. The woman who was arrested is in her 60s and was detained at a Garda station in […]
Late Donegal man’s loved ones launch 1000km charity run
A BIGHEARTED family will travel 1,000kms to reach Donegal for a first-ever double cycle and vintage tractor run to remember the dying wishes of a brother who died from cancer. Several iconic tractors will drive nearly 500kms from Tralee in Kerry to Churchill, near Letterkenny, in aid of Donegal Hospice. At the same time, a […]
Ben Sweeney’s contribution to Letterkenny celebrated at Mayor’s Reception
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A Mayor’s Reception was held in Letterkenny last evening to honour Ben Sweeney and recognise his outstanding contribution to business, local heritage and community life over many decades. Members of the Letterkenny / Milford Municipal District were delighted to confer the civic honour at a special reception held in the Public Services Centre, Letterkenny. The […]
Two more Donegal children have rare terminal illness
TWO more Donegal children have the same life-threatening condition as young Aaron Lagan – and all are in a “race against time”, health chiefs have been warned. Donegal TD Pearse Doherty issued the warning to the Health Service Executive in Dail Eireann yesterday (Wednesday) as he called for the children to receive a new drug […]
Historic €1bn road scheme is Donegal’s biggest ever
TODAY is the historic launch day for the biggest infrastructure project in Donegal’s history with an unprecedented €1 billion road overhaul. The day marks the start of Donegal County Council’s formal Compulsory Purchase Order process to acquire lands and homes for the unprecedented restructuring. It involves compulsory purchases of 1,500 acres that affect 475 people […]
Ashlawn facing ‘unacceptable’ levels of traffic
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ASHLAWN estate in Letterkenny is facing ‘unacceptable’ levels of traffic during peak commuter times, it has been claimed. Fine Gael Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh highlighted the issue at Tuesday’s meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District. It comes as some commuters have taken to using Ashlawn as a shortcut through Letterkenny traffic. Advertisement However, this has caused traffic […]
Young male hospitalised after Ballybofey collision
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A young male was hospitalised after being struck by car in Ballybofey this morning. The collision involving a car and a pedestrian occurred shortly before 9am on the Main Street. The pedestrian, a male juvenile, was brought to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of injuries, described as ‘non-life threatening’. Advertisement Gardaí and emergency services attended […]
Public warned about courier card scam
GARDAÍ are warning the public about a growing scam in which criminals impersonate bank staff to trick people into handing over their debit or credit cards. Victims may receive a realistic-looking text message claiming suspicious activity on their account, urging them to call a number or click a link. A “fake fraud agent” may then […]
Calls made for list of 16 DCB schools to be revealed
ALL 16 Donegal schools with emergency defective concrete block submissions could be publicly named within weeks. Minister for Education and Youth Helen McEntee confirmed last November the number of affected schools. At a meeting of the Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB) in March past, Sinn Fein Cllr Albert Doherty called for Education Minister Hildegarde […]
Donegal school to represent Ireland in European song contest
SCOIL Naomh Dúigh in Annagry is set to make history as Ireland’s official entry in this year’s Schoolovision, the European song contest for primary schools inspired by the Eurovision Song Contest. Fourth-class pupils from the school will showcase their entry, “Ag Ceol Anocht,” a song written by their music tutor, Paula Ní Dhuibhir, with support […]