Emergency services in operation in the Slieve League area


GARDAÍ and emergency services are currently engaged in an operation in the Slieve League area.  Public access to Slieve League is currently restricted to facilitate this operation. As this is an ongoing operation, no further information is available.  


Donegal Gardaí warn of a ‘growth in car thefts’


Donegal Gardaí have issued a warning over an increase in car thefts.  It comes as earlier this year, statistics from An Garda Síochána showed a growth in car thefts. A spokesperson said, “This is driven by the theft of second-hand imported cars from outside Europe, and may be due to the lack of security features […]


Labour Court hearing over fire fighters to be held tomorrow


THE Government has been urged to seize the opportunity to negotiate Retained Firefighters conditions as strike action has been suspended to allow for a Labour Court hearing concerning the dispute. A Labour Court hearing to discuss the dispute will take place tomorrow, Monday at 10am in Lansdowne House, Dublin. It comes as exploratory discussions were attended by the SIPTU […]


Issues impacting homeowners affected by defective block crisis must be addressed by banking sector without delay – Pearse Doherty TD


SINN Féin spokesperson on Finance and Donegal TD Pearse Doherty has called on the banking sector to address issues impacting homeowners affected by the defective block crisis without delay. Teachta Doherty was speaking after raising the issues with the Minister for Finance in the Dáil. Deputy Doherty said, “Homeowners affected by the defective block scandal […]


Preparations underway for first Letterkenny Pride to be held this August


PREPARATIONS are underway for the first ever Letterkenny Pride. The major event will be held in Letterkenny on August 19 with a parade and entertainment planned for throughout the town. Pride is a celebration of diversity, it is a time to bring people together, and of course, a big day of fun. Advertisement But beyond that, […]


Donegal to host Alzheimer’s Memory Walk


DONEGAL is set to host a Alzheimer’s Memory Walk with members of the public invited to sign up. The walk is being held on Sunday, September 24 in Ards Friary, Creeslough with the starting point and start time will be confirmed at a later date. The Alzheimer’s Memory Walk is a family-friendly event suitable for […]


Decrease in number of patients on trolleys at LUH


EIGHT patients are currently waiting on beds at Letterkenny University Hospital.  There are zero patients in the emergency department, while, the eight patients are on trolleys in wards elsewhere in the hospital. Nationally, 371 admitted patients are waiting for beds this morning, according to today’s INMO Trolley Watch. 271 patients are waiting in the emergency […]


Concerns over impact of ivy on historic railway arch


CONCERNS have been raised about the condition of one of the last remaining iconic railway arches. The railway arch at Upper Corkey, Manorcunningham is covered in ivy and is in need of remedial repairs. The railway arch was part of the rail route from Derry, Letterkenny to Burtonport. Advertisement This section of railway line was […]


Local councillor voices support for President’s neutrality comments


AN Independent councillor believes Michael D Higgins should be thanked for highlighting the ‘dangerous undermining of Irish neutrality currently being facilitated by the coalition government.’  It comes as the government is holding Consultative Forums, starting today, on Irish Neutrality and President Michael D Higgins voiced his concerns about deviating from Ireland’s traditional policy on neutrality. In […]