GARDAÍ and emergency services are at the scene of a road traffic collision on the Port Road in Letterkenny. No injuries have been reported at this time. The road remains open.
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus brings Donegal fisherwoman to Strasbourg
Sinn Féin MEP for Midlands North West, Chris MacManus is hosting 14 year old fisherwoman Muireann Kavanagh and her family in the European Parliament in Strasbourg today where she will continue her campaign for fair treatment for Irish fishing communities. MEP MacManus said today is an important opportunity to ensure that Irish fishing communities’ voices are […]
Woman who died in yesterday’s fatal collision in Falcarragh is named
By Dionne Meehan A WOMAN who was killed in a single vehicle road traffic collision in Falcarragh yesterday has been named locally as Keyna Barrett. Ms Barrett was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment following a collision on the N56, Ballina Road, in Falcarragh at approximately 1.30pm. Advertisement She was later pronounced deceased. Ms […]
Ramelton’s Jason McCahill wins Grand Final of Glór Tíre
By Dionne Meehan RAMELTON’s Jason McCahill has been crowned Ireland’s Glór Tíre Country Music Champion of 2024. Known for being the “cheeky chappie” of this year’s competition, Glór Tíre took to social media tonight to announce him as the winner. Advertisement Tonight’s competition was judged by RTÉ Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Jó Ní Chéide and Caitriona […]
Woman in her 80s dies following fatal collision in Falcarragh
Gardaí are currently at the scene of a fatal single vehicle road traffic collision in Falcarragh. The collision occurred at approximately 1.30pm this afternoon on the N56, Ballina Road, at Falcarragh. Advertisement The driver and sole occupant of the car involved, a female in her 80s, was taken to hospital for the treatment of […]
Cathedral Quarter’s Tango event will be a night of passion, love and life
Letterkenny’s Cathedral Quarter and the celebrated American actor, Robert Duvall have, according to Cathedral Quarter spokesperson, Donnan Harvey, something big in common, and it’s a dance – the Tango. Duvall, who is known for playing hard men in films, has a much softer side in private life and is a frequent visitor to Argentine night […]
Funeral arrangements of Derry hill-walker announced
By Dionne Meehan THE funeral of a Derry hill-walker, who died in Donegal at the weekend, is set to take place on Thursday in St. Mary’s Church, Creggan at 11am. Brian Campbell, of 42 Woodbrook West, died following a fall while he was walking in the Poisoned Glen area of Dunlewey on Saturday, April 20. […]
Vigil to take place in Letterkenny for Gaza victims
Vigil in memory of those killed in 200 days of Genocide in Gaza to take place in Letterkenny tomorrow.
Raphoe playgroup hosts community day
BY JEROME HUGHES A PRE-SCHOOL in Raphoe, facing an uncertain future due to the defective concrete blocks crisis, yesterday delved deep into its past in a desperate bid to ensure a brighter future. Years ago, cracks began to surface within the walls of Raphoe Community Playgroup, signalling underlying structural problems long before the wider defective […]
Donegal Mountain Rescue say weekend incident in Dunlewey was a “catastrophic accident”
By Dionne Meehan Mr Campbell died following a fall while he was hill walking in Donegal on Saturday, April 20. Advertisement Taking to social media tonight, Donegal Mountain Rescue said they were tasked at 1.24pm by AGS Galway to Poison Glenn where they were put on full stand-by. “Once more information was obtained, it was […]