Atlantic Technological University (ATU) has secured accreditation from Athletic Rehabilitation Therapy Ireland (ARTI) for its BSc (Hons) in Athletic Therapy and Exercise Rehabilitation. This recognition places ATU among a select group of Irish universities offering programmes that meet ARTI’s professional standards, strengthening allied healthcare provision in the Northwest region. ARTI is the national governing body […]
Stranorlar driver caught speeding at over double the limit
A DONEGAL driver has been caught speeding at more than double the speed limit in Stranorlar during the fifth and final week of the national Christmas Road Safety Campaign. The driver was caught driving 140 km/hr in a 60km/hr zone on the N15 in Stranorlar. An Garda Síochána carried out a dedicated road traffic enforcement operation […]
Uisce Éireann working to lift Boil Water Notice on Buncrana Public Water Supply
UISCE Éireann is continuing efforts to lift the Boil Water Notice in place for customers on the Buncrana (Slavery) Public Water Supply. Following mechanical issues encountered at Buncrana (Slavery) Water Treatment Plant, the notice was issued on Friday, January 2, to protect the health of customers on the supply, in consultation with the HSE. Uisce […]
Weather: Cloudy and mostly dry, with occasional light drizzle
TODAY will be cloudy and dry for most, with patchy light rain and drizzle. Generally dry today with clear skies and some sunny spells too. Turning cloudy again through the afternoon with outbreaks of rain and drizzle through the evening. Advertisement Highest temperatures of 3 to 5 degrees. Tonight will be cloudy to start with […]
Man appears in court charged with murder of Donegal publican
A MAN has appeared before a special sitting of Letterkenny District Court before Judge Ciaran Liddy this evening charged with the murder of a Donegal publican. Michael Maloney (32) of Loughros Point, Ardara, is charged with murdering Stephen McCahill at Beagh, Ardara, on Monday, January 5. The charge is Contrary to Common Law and as provided […]
Stephen McCahill’s funeral to take place on Saturday
Funeral arrangements have been announced for businessman Stephen McCahill, who died tragically in the early hours of yesterday morning, Monday, January 5, at his home in Beagh, Ardara. Stephen will be greatly missed by his heartbroken family. Forever cherished husband to Marietta, loving father to Gemma and Steven, adored father-in-law to Lauren, doting grandfather to […]
Man (30s) to appear in court following fatal assault of Stephen McCahill
A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal assault of Stephen McCahill. The father of two (66) died following an assault in the early hours of yesterday (Monday) morning. Gardaí have confirmed that the man, aged in his 30s, is due to appear before a special sitting of Letterkenny District Court […]
Cars stolen in separate incidents
GARDAÍ are investigating the theft of two cars in separate incidents. On Tuesday, December 23, between 9am and 8pm, a black Peugeot 5008, registration number 11 KE 7800’ was stolen from Knocknamona Park, Letterkenny. Anyone who may have travelled in that area with a dash-cam between those times is urged to make the footage available to gardaí. Advertisement A […]
New superintendent appointed to Letterkenny Garda Station
A NEW superintendent has been appointed to Letterkenny Garda Station. Siobhan Mollohan has been promoted to the position of superintendent with responsibility for the Donegal North Community Engagement Functional Area, Donegal Garda Division. Letterkenny Garda Station has been without a superintendent for almost two years following the promotion of Goretti Sheridan to Chief Superintendent for […]
Balaclava-clad males set fire to oil tank
Three males wearing balaclavas set fire to an oil tank at a house in Castlefin, before smashing six windows of the property and the rear windscreen of a car parked at the address. Gardaí are investigating the incident of criminal damage in the area of Gortnamuck, Castlefin, on Saturday, December 27 shortly before 6.40pm. The fire service attended […]