Gardaí have advised that traffic restrictions remain in place following last night’s fatal road collision at Liscooley near Castlefinn. The fatal collision involving two vehicles occurred on the N15 at Liscooley at approximately 10pm. The two male occupants (both in their 30s) from one of these cars were fatally injured. Advertisement A woman and a […]
Two men dead, two people seriously injured following fatal collision near Castlefinn
Two men have died following a road traffic collision near Castlefinn on Friday night. The fatal collision involving two vehicles occurred on the N15 at Liscooley at approximately 10pm. The two male occupants (both in their 30s) from one of these cars were fatally injured. Advertisement A woman and a man (both in their 70s) […]
Power outages, flooding and heavy snow across Donegal
Several homes and businesses across Donegal are without power this morning after a night of heavy rain, strong winds and snow showers. There have been power outages right across the county and ESB crews have been working throughout the night in an attempt to restore power to homes and businesses. In some cases, power has […]
Gardaí appeal for help in tracing Churchill teenager
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a Donegal teenager. Gardaí say 15-year-old Nicole Doyle has been missing from her home in Churchill since the early hours of Thursday, November 21. Nicole is described as being approximately 5 foot 1 inch in height, with a slim build, brown hair and blue […]
Donegal paramedic sexually assaulted and had her jaw broken at work
by Louise Doyle A DONEGAL paramedic who was sexually assaulted and had her jaw broken in separate incidents at work, has called for harsher sentences to be handed down to perpetrators of violent crimes against emergency workers. The frontline worker told the Donegal News she has suffered with panic attacks since her ordeal and had to undergo counselling. Advertisement […]
NoWDOC to move to new premises in town next week
by Louise Doyle NOWDOC in Letterkenny will relocate to new premises next week, the HSE has confirmed. The GP treatment centre will move from its current location in Oldtown to Errigal Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Hub, Kilmacrennan Road, Letterkenny, (F92 NP23), from 6pm on Tuesday, November 26. Advertisement The NoWDOC GP Out of Hours Service provides an […]
Donegal County Council named Local Authority of the Year 2024
DONEGAL County Council was named Local Authority of the Year at the Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards which took place yesterday evening, Thursday, November 21. The 21st annual awards ceremony was held in association with the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage, sponsored by Orsted, showcasing and celebrating the best of Local […]
Man arrested in connection with Creeslough explosion released without charge
A MAN (60s), who was arrested in connection with the Creeslough explosion, has been released without charge. The man was arrested yesterday morning for alleged offences contrary to the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997. A garda spokesperson said: “A file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.” Advertisement Meanwhile, the investigation into […]
Weather: Cold and frosty morning with some icy stretches
THIS morning will be cold and frosty with some icy stretches. There will be scattered showers, mainly of rain or sleet but isolated snow showers are possible. The showers will die out from most areas through the afternoon and sunshine will become hazy. Advertisement Highest temperatures of 3 to 7 degrees. Tonight, storm Bert will […]
Man arrested in connection with Creeslough explosion
Gardaí have arrested a man in connection with the Creeslough explosion. The man, aged in his 60s, was arrested this morning for alleged offences contrary to the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997. He is currently detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda station in […]