THE man who died following yesterday’s road collision in Letterkenny will be laid to rest on Thursday. Anthony Gallagher, of 28 Daly Terrace, passed away tragically as a result of a road traffic collision which occurred in the early hours of St Patrick’s Day at Lower Main Street, Letterkenny. His brother Martin Gallagher was also […]
Anniversary of Ireland’s longest missing child sparks fresh appeal
By Dionne Meehan TODAY marks 48 years since the disappearance of Mary Boyle, Ireland’s longest missing child. The six-year-old vanished from her grandparents’ remote farm in Cashelard, south Donegal on March 18, 1977. Advertisement Despite decades of searching and investigations, no trace of the little girl has ever been found. The schoolgirl’s disappearance resulted in […]
Developer appeals Letterkenny apartment block refusal
by Louise Doyle PLANNING permission for the construction of an apartment building refused the green light by Donegal County Council has been appealed to An Bord Pleanála. Applicant George Doherty Construction (IRL) Ltd., lodged plans in December 2024 to provide 12 one-bedroom apartments and 13-two-bedroom apartments at Rann Mor, Creeve (Smith) in Letterkenny. Advertisement The […]
Teenager released without charge following yesterday’s fatal road collision
A TEENAGER arrested in connection with yesterday’s fatal road collision in Letterkenny has been released without charge. The arrest was made after two pedestrians were seriously injured in an overnight traffic collision at Lower Main Street. One of the pedestrians, named locally as Anthony Gallagher, has since passed away as a result of his injuries. […]
Weather: Dry with sunshine developing through the day
TODAY will stay mainly dry, with sunshine developing through the day. Highest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees with moderate to fresh winds easing later. Tonight will be dry, cold and mostly clear. Advertisement Some frost is expected with lowest temperatures of -1 to 1 degrees. A few mist and fog patches may also develop. […]
Prayers to be said for Letterkenny brothers following fatal collision
PRAYERS will be said in Letterkenny this evening for two brothers, one of whom lost his life following the overnight fatal traffic collision in the town. Anthony Gallagher died from his injuries in Letterkenny University Hospital this morning after he and his brother Martin were struck by a vehicle at Lower Main Street. The incident […]
Uisce Éireann working to restore supply after 1,500 customers left without water
Up to 1,500 properties in Inishowen are without water this St Patrick’s Day following a significant burst, Uisce Éireann has confirmed. Repairs are not likely to be completed until noon on Tuesday. The burst is on a trunk main supplying customers from Uisce Éireann’s Inishowen West Meendoran Water Treatment Plant. Advertisement Areas affected by the […]
BREAKING: Man in his 60’s has died following overnight traffic collision in Letterkenny
Gardaí have confirmed that one of the pedestrians who was seriously injured in the overnight traffic collision in Letterkenny has died. The man, aged in his 60’s, passed away at Letterkenny University Hospital earlier today. The second pedestrian, a man also aged in his 60’s, has been airlifted to Galway University Hospital where he continues […]
Letterkenny St. Patrick’s Day parade cancelled following overnight collision
LETTERKENNY Chamber of Commerce have announced the cancellation of today’s St. Patrick’s Day parade in Letterkenny following an overnight traffic collision at Lower Main Street. The decision was taken in the interest of public safety, following consultations between Letterkenny Chamber and the Gardaí. The scene of the collision remains cordoned off this morning as Garda […]
Two men seriously injured in Letterkenny collision
TWO men have been seriously injured following a road traffic collision in Letterkenny in the early hours of this morning. The collision, involving a car and two pedestrians, occurred at Lower Main Street at approximately 3am. A garda spokesperson said: “The two male pedestrians were conveyed to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. […]