GARDAÍ are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 61-year-old James Kildea, who has been missing from Letterkenny since Tuesday, September 29. James is described as approximately 5 feet 2 inches tall, with grey hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, a blue and white striped jumper, light blue jeans […]
Business group vows to investigate traffic woes
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LETTERKENNY traffic problems are being investigated by a business group in a bid to find solutions. The group, which represents over 300 local companies, launched in-depth survey to delve deeper into the reasons for the congestion and how people are affected. Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce’s “traffic survey for local businesses and staff” begins with: how […]
Declan Jordan released after €20,000 court order
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A FORMER local election candidate has been released on bail and sureties totalling €20,000 after being charged with directing criminal activities. Declan Jordan (33) was appearing before Letterkenny District Court today. The defendant of Foxes Glen, Milford, appeared via videolink from Castlerea Prison. Advertisement Court documents state that Jordan is charged that on August 3, 2022, at First […]
New investment account and lower tax on gains headline Budget 2027
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A new State-backed investment account with a €50,000 tax-free threshold, lower taxes on investment gains and higher inheritance tax thresholds were among the measures announced in Budget 2027. On Tuesday, Minister for Finance Simon Harris, unveiled an €8.5 billion package, made up of €7 billion in spending and €1.5 billion in tax measures. Under the […]
EU votes in favour of proposals from Donegal
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ARGUMENTS proposed to help people with disabilities in counties like Donegal have been approved by an important European committee. A Donegal County councillor and an Inishowen community expert delivered presentations in Brussels. Cllr Jack Murray was appointed to serve as a rapporteur to investigate the specific issue of disabilities and to report his findings. Advertisement […]
Defective block homes warned not to demolish amid SEAI grant confusion
A STATE body has been challenged to state “clearly and immediately” important information needed by defective block homeowners. The call has come from confusion about SEAI home energy grants – with defective concrete block (DCB) homeowners warned not to demolish their homes. The financial supports are from semi-State body Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) […]
Annagry film night to support Ulm 5 political prisoners
A FUNDRAISER in support of the Ulm 5 political prisoners will be held in Annagry tomorrow night. The film night will be held in Scioból an Phobail in aid of Daniel Tatlow-Devally (32) from Dublin and four other international activists who are currently facing trial in Germany. The Ulm 5 is a group of a […]
New Carraig Airt – Na Dúnaibh Walkway a wonderful addition to local community
THE local community in Carraig Airt agus Na Dúnaibh has been praised for its vision and persistence in progressing recreational and community projects within the area. And strengthening the area’s appeal as a place to live, visit and enjoy is the opening of a new walkway between Carraig Airt and Na Dúnaibh. The official opening by […]
Three-year ban after found 24 times over cocaine limit
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A MAN who drove whilst being 24 times over the limit for cocaine has been handed a three-year disqualification. Kevin Patrick McGilloway of Glengalliagh Park, Derry, was arrested at Dromore, Letterkenny, when he was detected travelling at 137kmph in a 100kmph zone. The defendant, who did not appear at Letterkenny District Court on Tuesday when […]
Let’s ‘get serious’ about Letterkenny City
LETTERKENNY City is part of a multi-million Euro masterplan that will elevate Donegal’s largest town to premier status in the North West, according to campaigners. They want the county’s economic powerhouse officially designated as a city and given a position that would see it grouped across the north of Ireland with Derry and Belfast. Stakeholders […]