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E-scooters are a deathtrap and should be banned
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THE Government has announced plans to stop children using e-scooters but some critics want a full ban. They claim that e-scooters are death-traps and should be outlawed as injury statistics mount up. Gardai, road safety officials, brain injury specialists, local politicians, and hospital surgeons have all slammed e-scooters. Advertisement The Government has acknowledged e-scooters’ dangers […]

Farm fatalities only take a second’s distraction


FARMERS have been warned that it takes “only a second” to lose a life and change the lives of entire families. The warning comes from Dunfanaghy farmer Joe Sweeney, who told the Donegal News: “Farmers across the county know a family that has been affected by a near miss.” He was speaking to promote Farm Safety […]

New Letterkenny health facility ahead of schedule
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THE construction of a new hospital for the elderly is ahead of schedule, according to a new timeline issued by the HSE. A spokesperson for the Health Service Executive (HSE) revealed on Monday that the “commissioning of systems” is due to be underway within weeks. The 110-bed Community Healthcare Facility at Kilmacrennan Road in Letterkenny […]

Local magician receives letter of congratulations from King Charles


By Eilisha Devlin A DONEGAL magician has said it was an honour to receive a letter of congratulations from King Charles after he received a major international award in England. Dylan Murray, the hugely popular Donegal magician, was awarded ‘The Pride of Éireann International Award 2026’ in Manchester. Advertisement It was presented at the Manchester […]

Hospice calls for meaningful conversations about death


THE Irish Hospice Foundation wants people in the final stages of life to document their dying days to “reduce stigma”. The foundation said that more than 1,000 people died in Donegal last year. A spokesperson said: “We are looking for participants to take part in a research project that will examine and communicate end-of-life experiences. […]

All set for the biggest ever Party in the Park this Saturday 


DONEGAL Youth Service is inviting families, young people and the wider community to come together for the return of its much-loved annual Party in the Park this Saturday, July 25. The event takes place from 12-6pm in the Bernard McGlinchey Town Park, Letterkenny.  Now celebrating its 20th year, the popular free festival is funded by […]

Irish Water says Pettigo is a source of water overuse


Water restrictions have been put on families and households  Overnight water restrictions for Pettigo area due to high demand for treated water, Uisce Eireann has revealed. A spokesperson revealed there is no end in sight to the restrictions. Advertisement He said: “Uisce Éireann is asking customers in Pettigo and surrounding areas to be mindful of […]

Factory worker attacked woman after picking her up at nightclub


By Declan Brennan A factory worker who choked and sexually assaulted a young woman down a dark alleyway has been jailed for six years. Mohamed Hallam, an Algerian national living in Donegal since 2023, attacked the woman after picking her up in a nightclub when she was out with friends in Letterkenny. Advertisement After a […]

‘Urgent intervention’ needed to tackle speeding in Kilmacrennan


DONEGAL County Council will write to Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) regarding speeding concerns in Kilmacrennan. A motion calling for the TII to implement “urgent traffic calming measures” on the N56 road through the village was passed at the July meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District (MD). The speed limit through Kilmacrennan village is 50kmh, however proposals […]