By Dionne Meehan A MAN, aged in his 70s, has died following a single vehicle road collision in Carrigart. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the incident, involving a van, at approximately 1pm today. Advertisement The male driver of the van was pronounced deceased at the scene. His body has since been removed to […]
Parenting Column: Irish mammy’s – what is it that makes them so special?
It’s Mother’s Day on Sunday. Mind you, it goes without saying that mums should be celebrated and valued everyday of the year. Mums do so much of the heavy lifting around the house. Our brains are constantly on high alert trying to keep on top of everything. We know where the swimming goggles are and […]
Cranford to Carrigart road closed following collision
By Dionne Meehan GARDAÍ and emergency services are currently at the scene of a road traffic incident on the R245 at Carrigart. The road is closed with local diversions in place. Advertisement There is no further information available at this time.
Green light for Killylastin housing development
by Louise Doyle THE green light has been given for a housing development in Letterkenny. Plans were lodged by applicant PJ Construction London Limited in April 2024 seeking planning permission for the construction of a housing development containing 40 residential units at Killylastin. Advertisement The proposed plans comprised six blocks of two-bedroom terrace houses, one block of […]
Anger as details emerge of plans to locate new surgical hub in Sligo University Hospital
By Róise Collins PROPOSALS for the development of a new Surgical Hub at Sligo University Hospital have been met with strong criticism from councillors, with one describing the move as a “kick in the teeth to the people of Donegal.” As part of the current programme for Government, there was an expectation that an additional […]
Cannabis plants discovered after customs officers alerted to stun gun
WHEN customs officers in Dublin became alerted to a parcel found to contain a stun gun, it led gardaí to discover cannabis plants at a house in Letterkenny. Letterkenny District Court heard how customs officers contacted gardaí when they discovered what was inside the packaging. Sergeant Gerard Dalton told the court on Monday that as a result of information […]
ATU Letterkenny students give views on ‘Adolescence’
ATU Letterkenny students give their views on acclaimed Netflix crime drama
Arranmore church prepares for 200 year celebrations
By Róise Collins PREPERATIONS are underway for the bicentenary celebrations of St Crone’s Church in Arranmore, which will take place this summer. The three day celebration will mark 200 years since the opening of the building proudly perched at a point where three of the island’s townlands meet. Advertisement The building replaced a small thatched […]
Additional consultant appointed to tackle respiratory waiting lists
By Róise Collins AN additional consultant has been appointed to the respiratory team at Letterkenny University Hospital to help tackle lengthy waiting lists. The third permanent consultant has been added to the team as part of a number of initiatives introduced by the HSE to reduce waiting times for respiratory appointments in the county. Advertisement The […]
Letterkenny hotel pays tribute to their ‘star’ dog Max
by Louise Doyle THE Silver Tassie Hotel in Letterkenny has paid a touching tribute to Max, the star dog of their Christmas video who has passed away. The hotel shared a selection of photos of beautiful Max on their Facebook page, showing the much-loved dog enjoying Christmas festivities with customers and staff alike. Advertisement In […]