UISCE Éireann have advised motorists of a road closure in Keadue. The road closure will be in place along the R-259 from Monday, June 30 until Friday, August 8. This closure will facilitate works to replace old cast iron water mains which will ensure a more reliable water supply. Advertisement This work comes as part […]
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 […]
HSE to redesign bedrooms at Ramelton Community Hospital following HIQA inspection
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THE HSE is to redesign 14 single bedrooms at Ramelton Community Hospital after a HIQA inspection deemed the rooms “not suitable” for meeting residents’ needs. Ramelton Community Hospital is registered to provide care to 30 male and female residents over the age of 65. The centre is a purpose-built single storey building and residents are […]
Little Angels School to receive two additional teaching posts
It has been confirmed this morning that the Little Angels School in Letterkenny is to receive two extra teachers. The Minister for Special Education, Michael Moynihan TD, has confirmed to Pat the Cope Gallagher TD, that the school will receive two additional teaching posts on foot of notification of enrolments received by the school management. […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, June 26
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Maureen Shields, Carrigart Eithne Garvey, Carrigans Advertisement James Burke, Buncrana Olivia Doherty, Buncrana Patrick McGettigan, Carrigart Neil Ruddy, Culdaff Maureen Shields, Carrigart The death has taken place at her home of Maureen Shields, née O Donnell (Uí Dhónaill), Gleneraugh, Glen, Carrigart, formerly of Rannafast, on Tuesday, […]
Council urges public to ‘Keep the race in its place’ this rally weekend
A JOINT appeal has been launched ahead of the much anticipated Donegal Rally. The event gets underway this Friday and once again, the three-day event is expected to draw huge crowds. Unfortunately, the event has also been known to bring reckless driving behaviour to the county. Advertisement To combat this, representatives from the Donegal County […]
Business leaders climb 26 of Ireland’s highest peaks for cancer charity
A TEAM of over 20 business leaders from across the island of Ireland and UK are over halfway through their 26 Mountains 2 Mayo challenge in aid of Cancer Fund for Children, a charity that empowers, connects and strengthens children, young people and families impacted by cancer across the island of Ireland. Supported by Arachas […]
Cheque presented to Galway hospital in memory of Clement Gallagher
A VERY generous donation of €9,709 was recently presented to St Joseph’s Oncology Patient Comfort Fund at University Hospital Galway (UHG) in memory of the late Clement Gallagher from Inver who had been a patient in St Joseph’s Ward. The cheque was presented to the Oncology Patient Comfort Fund by Clement’s wife Kathleen Gallagher, Olive […]
Empowering the next generation at inaugural Youth Day event
THE North West Young St Vincent de Paul Programme hosted its first-ever Youth Day at the Clanree Hotel in Letterkenny recently, welcoming 78 students from six post-primary schools across the region. The schools involved included Abbey Vocational School, Donegal Town, Deele College, Raphoe, Finn Valley College, Stranorlar, Moville Community College, Mulroy College, Milford and St. Eunan’s […]