AWARD-WINNING playwright Kieran Kelly is back with a new play and this time the story is centres around a fictional town in 1986. Donegal man Kieran, from Letterkenny, returns to An Grianán Theatre in Letterkenny as Letterkenny Music and Drama Group hosts two brand new one act plays. The Night of One Acts next Wednesday, […]
Frank McBrearty Jnr claims gardai have a suspect for 1996 death
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AN INNOCENT man who was wrongly implicated following a death 30 years ago has spoken out about the shocking scandal. Frank McBrearty Junior, who is now a Donegal County councillor, was wrongly accused by gardai following the death of a cattle dealer called Richie Barron. Mr Barron was found on a road close to his […]
Accused priest’s hunters warn of more predators
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DISGRACED priest Edward Gallagher tried to lure someone who he believed was a boy to a Donegal hideaway, allege so-called justice hunters. The Justice Reborn 2 group’s videoed confrontation with Gallagher in Easter last year has been watched over one million times, they told the Donegal News. A spokesperson for Justice Reborn 2 warned there […]
In Pictures: Letterkenny healthcare staff have high spirits on the picket line
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SPIRITS were high outside Letterkenny University Hospital for the largest public sector strike in 20 years. On the Kilmacrennan Road, the cycle lanes were a sea of high-vis jackets, with Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) and St Conal’s Hospital staff on the picket line joking that this strike was the first time the lanes had a […]
Donegal under two wind and rain warnings
A DOUBLE weather warning is over Donegal with heavy rain and strong winds forecast. Met Eireann’s Status Yellow wind warning for Donegal, Galway, Mayo went live today (Wednesday) at 6am and remains in place until 6pm. A meteorologist said: “South-westerly winds will be very strong at times especially along the coasts. Advertisement “Be aware of […]
Letterkenny traffic management given the green light
NEW sets of traffic lights are due to be switched on in Letterkenny this month. The lights at the Ballyraine and Creamery junctions have been installed as part of Active Travel projects in the area. The switch-on of the lights was confirmed at yesterday’s meeting of the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District (MD) meeting. Advertisement A date has […]
‘Concerning degradation’ of public transport in Donegal
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THERE has been a “concerning degradation” of public transport in Donegal, it is claimed. The comment came from Independent councillor Declan Meehan, who has called for a meeting with the National Transport Authority (NTA). At a meeting of the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District (MD) yesterday, Cllr Meehan outlined Glen village as an example of public transport […]
Warnings to ‘rethink’ using illegal fireworks ahead of Halloween
GARDAÍ urge anyone considering buying or using fireworks this Halloween to rethink their decision. They also want to remind everyone that it is a criminal offence to ignite an illegal firework. In a statement gardaí have said there are many “horrific, life changing injuries” sustained every Halloween and in the run up to it. Advertisement […]
Crumbling home pensioners want to rebuild their lives
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PENSIONERS left alone in crumbling homes have claimed that it is time their lives are rebuilt. Dozens of the elderly homeowners affect by defective concrete blocks formed a lobby called the DCB Silver Circle (OAP and Retired Homeowners) Group and met for the first time today (Tuesday). A spokesperson told the Donegal News: “We should […]
School transport worries raised again in Letterkenny
SCHOOL transport worries in Letterkenny have fuelled calls for Bus Éireann to take action. This follows claims of school children experiencing difficulty accessing bus services in different areas of the town. Concerns were raised today for the safety of students availing of bus transport in the Cullion Road area. Advertisement A motion on the issue […]