Buncrana work accident victim is named


By Dionne Meehan  A MAN who died as a result of a work accident in Buncrana yesterday has been named locally as Anthony Devlin. Mr Devlin, of Dun Na Rí, Slavery, Buncrana, was involved in a work accident on Tuesday evening and later passed away at the scene. Advertisement The father of two, who was […]

A man has died following a work accident in Buncrana


A MAN (30s) has died as a result of work accident in Buncrana. Gardaí were alerted to the incident yesterday evening, July 9. The man later passed away at the scene. Advertisement The local coroner has been notified and a post-mortem will take place in due course. The Health Safety Authority has been notified and […]

Exclusive: Donal ‘Mandy’ Kelly confirms General Election bid


By Dionne Meehan Fianna Fáil Cllr Donal ‘Mandy’ Kelly has confirmed his intention to contest the forthcoming General election. He has put his name forward for the party’s General Election selection convention ahead of the closing date for nominations which is Monday, July 15. Advertisement The Glenswilly man topped the poll in the Letterkenny LEA […]

Water empties from Leisure Centre swimming pool overnight


Finn Valley Leisure Centre say it could take up to four days to refill the centre’s swimming pool. Staff arrived to work this morning to find the pool empty. The shock discovery has prompted a busy morning for staff at the centre who have to contact patrons and families to let them know that the […]

Letterkenny entrepreneur taking the sustainable fashion world by storm


by Matthew Foley A LETTERKENNY entrepreneur is taking the sustainable fashion world by storm. The 2020 Covid-19 pandemic was an uncertain time for everyone in Ireland, but for Sadhbha Medlar it was the beginning of a special and unique journey. Advertisement Having just finished studying Mechatronic Engineering in Dublin City University when the pandemic shut […]

Tina’s inspirational Errigal climb


AN INSPIATIONAL woman, who marked one year since the completion of her radiotherapy by climbing Errigal Mountain at the weekend, is on a mission to raise funds to help cancer patients on both sides of the border. Tina Gallen, who is still recovering from her treatment, undertook the formidable challenge along with 12 of her friends. […]

Letterkenny soldier’s grave found 100 years on


THE grave of a Letterkenny born soldier who fought in the first World War has been found and rededicated 100 years after his death. The grave of Company Quartermaster Sergeant (CQMS) John Doherty MM (Military Medal), who went missing in France on 22 March 1918, has finally been identified following a search instigated by his […]

Arranmore native among Tip O’Neill awardees


AN Arranmore native and a US based businessman are among the recipients of this year’s Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards. Caroleann Gallagher grew up on Arranmore Island and is now based in Chicago. She launched The Coogan Gallagher Scholarship in recent years for Leaving Cert students from the Gairmscoil, Arranmore. Advertisement Billy Higgins, born and raised […]