By Róise Collins YESTERDAY Donegal’s five new TDs took their seat in the first sitting of the Dáil since the general election. A total of 174 TDs gathered at Leinster house for the convening of the 34th Dáil, up from 160 in 2020. Advertisement There are 66 newly elected deputies, including Donegal’s newest TD, Charles […]
‘Justice for Rebecca Browne’ protest to be held in Buncrana
By Dionne Meehan THE devastated family of young Derry woman Rebecca Browne will take to the streets of Buncrana tomorrow to demand answers, accountability and justice following her tragic death last year. Ms Browne, who was 21-years-old, had been out for the night when she was hit by a garda car at 3.15am on May 21, 2023 at Ludden, […]
Capacity concerns emerge for Little Angels School
by Louise Doyle CONCERNS have emerged that the new state-of-the-art Little Angels School in Letterkenny will not have enough classrooms to meet demand when it opens within weeks. Works on the school are due to be completed at the end of this month by Boyle Construction, ahead of an expected move in date of early February. Full story […]
Gardaí and emergency services at scene of two car collision near Killea
GARDAÍ and emergency services are currently at the scene of a two-vehicle road traffic collision near Killea. The collision occurred on the R237 at Monglass shortly before 7am. No further information is available at this time. Advertisement
Motorists urged to expect delays on the Letterkenny to Lifford road
MOTORISTS should take extra care and expect delays on the Letterkenny to Lifford road this morning as a lorry is blocking the road. The lorry is believed to have broken down at Drumoghill. Gardaí are at the scene to assist.
Festive celebrations at Ballyshannon Community Hospital
Residents and staff celebrate Ballyshannon Community Hospital’s first Christmas. It was a day of excitement, smiles and warmth at HSE Ballyshannon Community Hospital recently when children from Four Masters National School in Kinlough, County Leitrim performed for residents and staff. Advertisement The children sang a medley of Christmas songs much to delight of […]
Pat Floyd’s story: How Donegal ICPOP team changed her life
A DONEGAL woman, who was told she would never walk unaided, has praised the work of the Donegal Integrated Care Programme for Older People. When Pat Floyd came out of hospital and couldn’t walk, she was referred by Letterkenny University Hospital to the ICPOP team. The ICPOP is a team that helps older people with […]
Weather: Cloudy day with outbreaks of light rain
THIS morning will be rather cloudy with outbreaks of light rain slowly clearing with some sunny spells developing later. More cloud will build this afternoon with a few light showers following in from the west. It will be a little breezy at times too with highs of 7 to 9 degrees. Advertisement Tonight there will […]
Letterkenny is the largest town in State wthout rail
Letterkenny is the largest town in the State without a plan for rail – and within a decade it will have become the largest Irish town without any rail services, campaigners have warned. The 2022 census identified Letterkenny as one of Ireland’s fastest-growing towns, with a population of just over 22,500 people, making it the […]
Garda warning after quads used in conservation areas
Gardaí have issued a fresh warning over the use of scramblers after receiving reports that they were being used on private property and areas of conservation. The warning comes after gardaí in Milford received a report at the weekend about scramblers/quads being used in the areas of Thorr, Dunlewey and Glenveagh. A garda spokesperson said: […]