By Sean Murphy DOMESTIC violence in Donegal is “off the scale” with controlling abusers even continuing to target their victims from prison, it is claimed. A women’s support group has also warned there could be another female death in Donegal because domestic violence services do not have sufficient funding. The warnings follow publication of Garda […]
Fuming GAA fans compare Kerry hotel prices to Las Vegas
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By Sean Murphy DONEGAL fans have blasted the “shocking prices” of supporting the county in Kerry with some accusing hotels of making “Las Vegas look reasonable”. Hundreds of fans are expected to descend on Killarney for Donegal’s upcoming All-Ireland clash, despite soaring prices that have been branded “absolute extortion” by fans. Advertisement The GAA fixture […]
Heartbreaking funeral arrangements for GAA star
A talented young GAA star who died tragically just days after falling ill will be buried on Saturday, it has been confirmed. Lewis Kelly, a hugely promising footballer with Malin GAA Club, was only 18 when he died on Bank Holiday Monday at Beaumont Hospital in Dublin. The schoolboy’s devastated family include parents Michelle and Hugh, […]
Bunbeg road remains closed following collision between car and HGV
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A main road in Bunbeg remains closed following a two-vehicle road traffic collision involving a truck and a car this evening. Gardaí and emergency services attended at approximately 5.20pm on Tuesday evening, May 5. The female driver of the car, aged in her 50’s, was conveyed to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. […]
Public health concerns raised over Falcarragh sewage spill
CONCERNS over public health and safety have been raised after sewage was left pouring onto the main road in Falcarragh. The issue in the Ballina area of the west Donegal town was first reported on Saturday, and as of this morning, crews from Uisce Éireann had still not responded, today’s meeting of the Glenties Municipal […]
Anthony Molloy elected as Cathaoirleach of Glenties MD
COUNCILLOR Anthony Molloy has been elected Cathaoirleach of the Glenties Municipal District. The Fianna Fáil councillor was put forward by Sinn Féin’s Cllr Brian Carr and seconded by Cllr John Sheamuis Ó Fearraigh at the Municipal Districts AGM this afternoon. Cllr Molloy spoke of how he was very proud of being selected. He shared how […]
Teenager assaulted while fishing at Rathmullan Pier
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A TEENAGER was assaulted by two younger males while fishing in Rathmullan. The alleged assault occurred at Rathmullan Pier on Friday, May 1 at approximately 8.50pm. A male teenager was fishing at that location when he was approached by two younger males. One of them asked him if he could use his fishing rod. When he declined, the […]
LUH celebrates International Day of the Midwife
Letterkenny University Hospital is celebrating International Day of the Midwife today, by recognising the invaluable contribution midwives make to the health and wellbeing of mothers, babies and families. Helping support women and families through some of life’s most meaningful moments. Midwives play a vital role in providing safe, compassionate and continuous care throughout pregnancy, labour […]
From the archives: The Way We Were
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Eilisha Devlin delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear May 1, 1976 COST OF BUNCRANA OIL TERMINAL NOW MORE THAN DOUBLED The year’s delay in obtaining planning permission for the oil terminal at Buncrana has resulted in the original price being more than doubled. Advertisement The cost of the […]