By Louise Doyle LETTERKENNY University Hospital has spent almost €4.5 million on private ambulances in just under a three-year period. Figures obtained by the Donegal News through the Freedom of Information Act reveal that from 2021 to end of September 2023, LUH incurred costs of €4,391,293. Advertisement The highest cost incurred over the three-year period […]
Weather: Cloudy day with patches of rain
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There will be a cloudy start to the day with some patchy rain for a time. It will become rather cloudy through the afternoon with highest temperatures of 8 to 10 degrees. Tonight will be generally dry but cloudy. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 5 to 7 degrees.
Sliabh Liag murder accused plead not guilty
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A MAN and woman accused of murdering a man whose body was allegedly thrown over the cliffs at Sliabh Liag in Co Donegal last year have gone on trial at the Central Criminal Court in Dublin. A jury of five men and seven women was selected this afternoon to hear the trial of Alan Vial […]
Letterkenny Panto’s The Wizard of Oz takes to the stage this weekend
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LETTERKENNY Pantomime Society are making their annual return to the stage with their eagerly-anticipated new show. This year they will perform family-favourite, The Wizard of Oz in the wonderful An Grianán Theatre, with a few twists in the tale. The curtain opens on Saturday, January 18, and the show runs until Saturday, January 25 with […]
Outpouring of support for woman after eulogy upset
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by Louise Doyle A Donegal woman left devastated after she was not permitted to say a eulogy at the joint funeral of her parents, who died within hours of one another, has said she is “absolutely blown away” by support she has received. Jackie McGettigan, late of Bruckless, passed away on December 23, 2023. His […]
Public toilets in Dunfanaghy face closure if caretaker role not filled
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By Dionne Meehan DUNFANAGHY Tidy Towns are on the hunt for a caretaker to maintain the public toilets in their town. Taking on the responsibility on behalf of Donegal County Council eight years ago, the toilets, which they say are a vital amenity, will now face closure if the role can’t be filled by Friday, January […]
Letterkenny teen banned from driving
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A LETTERKENNY teenager who was detected by gardaí driving at speed endangering pedestrians has been banned from driving. Sergeant Jim Collins told Letterkenny District Court that officers were on mobile patrol on October 26, 2023 at 11.15am, when they observed a vehicle exiting a housing estate at The Grange, Glencar. Gardaí observed that the car accelerated, spinning […]
Letterkenny twins pass away just days apart
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By Dionne Meehan TWIN brothers from Letterkenny were remembered for sharing a unique and intimate bond at their Requiem Mass in Letterkenny yesterday. Cornie McNamee, of 210 Rosuillighe, Letterkenny and his twin brother Liam McNamee, of Killyclug, Letterkenny passed away this week, just days apart. Advertisement A joint requiem Mass took place yesterday in St […]
Go-ahead for major pub renovation in Letterkenny
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by Louise Doyle PLANNING permission to renovate a pub in Letterkenny appealed to An Bord Pleanála by former Donegal County Council senior planner turned whistle-blower over alleged planning irregularities, Gerard Convie has been given the green light by An Bord Pleanála. Mr Convie, of Planning Services, Lower Main Street, Letterkenny, lodged an objection with the national independent […]
Traffic light outage at Polestar Roundabout
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By Dionne Meehan TRAFFIC lights at the Polestar Roundabout are not in operation this morning. It is believed this is a result of an electrical fault in the Ballyraine area of Letterkenny where 383 customers are without power. Advertisement ESB crews are currently working to repair the fault and the estimated restore time is 11am. […]