The Donegal News looks back at our most popular feature stories of 2025. THE increasing challenges our frontline services are under is undeniable, but on Saturday night I saw this first-hand when I was given the opportunity to accompany Letterkenny gardaí on the beat. Setting out at 6pm in an unmarked car with Garda Stephen […]
Major Glencar housing development given green light
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A MAJOR housing development in Letterkenny – the largest in the town for many years – has been given the green light, despite numerous objections from residents. The large scale residential development consists of 260 residential units, comprising 100 dwellings and 160 apartments at Glencar Irish and Glencar Scotch. The plans, lodged by PJ McDermott in […]
Golf club ‘blindsided’ by AIB loan sale
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LETTERKENNY Golf Club has moved to allay concerns to its members after it emerged AIB is to sell on the club’s loan in a matter of months. The Committee of Management and members have been left ‘blindsided’ by the move, which was revealed just days ago at the club’s annual general meeting. The AGM on December 16 heard of […]
Falcarragh woman (86) had cardiac event before collision
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AN elderly Falcarragh woman suffered a cardiac episode before crashing into a wall on her way home from meeting a friend, an inquest into her death heard. Keyna Barrett (86) late of Moyra Glebe, Falcarragh, Donegal and formerly of Salthill, Galway died following a single vehicle road traffic collision at Ballina on the N56 on April 23, […]
Man who died scuba diving suffered heart attack, inquest hears
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A FATHER-of-three who died while scuba diving off the coast of Donegal suffered a heart attack, an inquest into his death has found. Patrick Doran, of Finisklin, Carrick on Shannon, County Leitrim, was one of more than 100 divers taking part in a planned two-day event organised by the Donegal Bay Sub Aqua Club in June last […]
Letterkenny Credit Union issues over €21m in loans in 2025
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OVER €21 million was issued in loans by Letterkenny Credit Union in 2025 to its members, while a total gross loan portfolio stands at €47.5m. The current financial year saw total assets valued at €125.15m, up from €120.24m in 2024. Surplus for the year stands at €1,672, 420, an increase from €1,179, 446 last year. Home improvements, car loans, […]
Beloved Ramelton musician to be remembered on his second anniversary
THE heartbroken family of talented Ramelton musician Paul Mooney, who lost his life in a collision just days before Christmas in 2023, are preparing to mark the second anniversary of his death. Mr Mooney (30), late of Glen Lower, died in a two-car collision on the N14 Letterkenny to Lifford road at Carrickballydoey on December 18. Paul’s […]
Inquest into death of St Johnston grandmother hit by lorry opened and adjourned
AN Inquest into the death of a St Johnston grandmother who died after being struck by a lorry was opened and adjourned today in Letterkenny Courthouse. Patricia McBrearty (81), of Church Street, St Johnston, died after being hit by the vehicle just yards from her home on August 30 last year. Opening the inquest into […]
Green light for works to property located within confines of protected structure
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PLANNING permission for the construction of an extension to an existing outbuilding on the grounds of a hospital/infirmary in Donegal has been given the green light. Applicant Dermot Mulligan lodged plans with Donegal County Council in October of this year. He sought permission for the construction of an extension to the existing outbuilding approved as additional […]
Number of actions underway following inspection at Ramelton Community Hospital
A NUMBER of actions are underway after an unannounced inspection in Ramelton Community Hospital revealed major non-compliances, the HSE has said. Fire precautions, premises and governance and management were found not to be compliant following the inspection by Health Information and and Quality Authority (HIQA) in July. Report findings were published this week. Ramelton Community Hospital is […]