Donegal Credit Unions urge vigilance amid rising fraud


Credit Unions in Donegal have issued a warning amid a rising fraud threat by an organised criminal gang targeting their members. In a message shared by Lifford and Letterkenny Credit Unions, as well as a number of others across Donegal, they say an organised Irish criminal gang, purporting to be a representative of a Credit […]


Dangerous driving incidents in Falcarragh


GARDAÍ are investigating incidents of dangerous driving involving a number of vehicles in Falcarragh. The incidents occurred on Falcarragh Main Street, between 11.30pm on Tuesday, December 24 and 00.30am the following morning. Dash cam footage is being sought by gardai. Any relevant information should be passed on to Gardaí in Milford on (074) 9153060 or via […]


Mobile home destroyed in deliberate fire


A MOBILE home in Ramelton was destroyed in a fire which gardaí believe may have been started deliberately. Gardai in Milford  are investigating a criminal damage incident that occurred in the area of Castleshanaghan, Ramelton,  in the early hours of Thursday, January 2 at approximately 4.10am. The fire services attended the scene. Advertisement The mobile home was […]


Woman injured in row over taxi in Ballybofey


GARDAÍ are investigating an alleged assault on a woman following a row between a number of people over a taxi. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to an alleged assault that occurred at Main Street in Ballybofey, near the AIB Bank, between1.30am and 2am on Wednesday, January 1. A row broke out at that location between a […]


Man assaulted on De Valera Road in Letterkenny


GARDAÍ are appealing for information following an alleged assault in Letterkenny. Gardaí have said that one man, who was part of a group fo six to seven other men, assaulted a man on De Valera Road in the early hours of Friday, December 27, at approximately 3am. The injured man sustained non-life threatening injuries as […]


Weather: Temperatures to plummet as low as -7 tonight 


TODAY will be very cold with sunny intervals and scattered wintery showers. Frost, ice and lying snow will persist in some areas all day. Highest temperatures of just 1 to 5 degrees in light to moderate north-westerly winds, fresher at times near exposed coasts. Advertisement Tonight will be extremely cold but largely dry. A few […]


Updated list of school closures throughout Donegal 


FURTHER snow overnight is hampering travel conditions around the county this morning. Below is a list of school closures throughout the county: School closures in Donegal:  Advertisement Cúram Leanaí An Chlochán (Cloghan Childcare) Ramelton Community Playschool Killygordon Playgroup Milford National School Learn’N’Play Preschool, LK CDP Glencovitt National School Scoil Cholmcille Drumman Dromore National School Sessiaghoneill […]


Collision causes traffic delays in Letterkenny 


THERE are traffic delays in Letterkenny this morning following reports of a collision. The collision, between a car and articulated lorry, is believed to have occurred in the Glencar area of the town. Delays can be expected. Advertisement More to follow.     


Major ATU development plans given green light


by Louise Doyle THE green light has been given for a major development at Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Letterkenny campus. Applicant, the ATU lodged plans with Donegal County Council in September 2024 for the proposed development of a site extending 1.08 hectares, Port Road. Advertisement The impressive plans comprised the construction of a three-storey library, IT, and general education building comprising […]


‘A momentous day for the students’ – Donegal ETB hosts graduation celebrations


MORE than 30 students attending National Learning Network (NLN) Letterkenny have been honoured for their achievements and successful completion of their supportive training courses,  funded by Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB). Their graduation ceremony was held on Tuesday, December 3. On the day, students were presented with QQI certificates having completed various inclusive training […]