MOTORISTS should be advised of heavy traffic in and around the Ballyraine area of Letterkenny this lunchtime. Traffic delays have been prompted by a burst water main on the Ramelton Road close to the Pin Tavern premises. There are long tail-backs approaching the town at Magherennan and on Middle Road coming from the Kiltoy Roundabout. […]
Young man ordered to make charitable donation after rally incident
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A YOUNG MAN who was before Letterkenny District Court on Monday charged with being abusive to nightclub door staff and gardaí during rally weekend has been ordered to make a donation to charity. Christopher Cremin was charged with being intoxicated and using threatening and abusive language following the incident at Lower Main Street, Letterkenny, in the early hours of Sunday, […]
Man in court on theft charges had 95 previous convictions
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A MAN has been jailed for seven months after being charged with various theft offences. Falcarragh District Court heard that Brian Ward, 32 Silver Hill, Bundoran, who appeared by video link from Castlerea Prison where he has been in custody, has 95 previous convictions, mainly for theft and public order offences. Providing details of the […]
Prison officer headbutted and garda sergeant assaulted in courthouse incident
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A MAN who headbutted a prison officer and kicked a garda sergeant in a courthouse has been sentenced to six months imprisonment. Glen Friel appeared at Falcarragh District Court via video-link from Castlerea Prison where he is serving a sentence for an arson attack. Defendant (25) of no fixed abode was charged with the assault […]
Preschool closure will have a ‘ripple effect’
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By Louise Doyle A PRESCHOOL owner who had to close the doors of her service after nearly two decades because the building it operated out of is being sold, has said more strain will now be put on a sector already under pressure. Tanya Roberts Browne was the very proud owner of Rainbows Preschool in Carrigart, which was a […]
Donegal News reporter awarded merit certificate at Justice Media Awards
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DONEGAL News journalist Dionne Meehan was awarded a merit certificate at the prestigious Justice Media Awards yesterday. The Manorcunningham native, who now lives in Ramelton, was shortlisted in the ‘Newcomer of the Year’ category. Three entries were submitted into the category. ‘The journey for truth and justice starts now’ reported how Donegal County Councillor Frank McBrearty gave his promise to be […]
New autism room opened at Scoil Eoin Pól Loch an Iúir
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By Eoin Mc Garvey Scoil Eoin Pól, Loch an Iúir unveiled a new autism room on Wednesday evening dedicated to the memory of a young past pupil who died in 2008 from a brain tumour. Erin Logue of Loughanure was a student at Scoil Eoin Pól for just four short years. A son of Micheal […]
Bradley welcomes investment in offshore islands
DONEGAL Senator Nikki Bradley has welcomed the announcement of funding totalling €53,100 for infrastructure improvements on Donegal’s offshore islands. The funding is part of a wider €828,000 investment in island communities by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht. The investment, confirmed by Minister Dara Calleary TD, will support essential capital works […]
Finn Valley Men’s Choir at the Balor this weekend
FINN Valley Men’s Choir is currently rehearsing for their upcoming shows in the Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey on Friday and Saturday, June 27 and 28. The choir, which was established in 2018, has performed in a number of venues across the North West. The choir has provided a meeting point through music for men in […]
Donegal woman leading calls on national climate action strategy
A DONEGAL woman is part of an independent body calling on the government to develop a bold and forward-looking strategy for national climate action. Michelle Murphy is a member of Ireland’s Just Transition Commission, which has published its first report, urging the government to develop a bold and forward-looking strategy that places just transition at the […]