by Louise Doyle A LOCAL councillor has said the community will rally together in the wake of a collision in Ramelton on Friday in which a young boy remains in hospital after being struck by a car. Gardaí and emergency services rushed to the scene of the collision, which took place on Chapel Road in […]
Creeslough development refusal has ‘restored faith’
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by Louise Doyle A SOLICITOR representing a number of bereaved Creeslough families has said they remain committed to securing a public inquiry into the cause of the circumstances of the tragedy which claimed the lives of their loved ones. Darragh Mackin, of Phoenix Law, made his comments on Friday after An Bord Pleanála quashed the application for […]
Cars seized and arrests made for driving under the influence
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by Louise Doyle A MAJOR policing operation during Donegal International Rally at the weekend saw a number of arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and speeding. The Garda Air Support was deployed, and increased checkpoints, high-visibility patrols and extra marked and unmarked garda vehicles were also in place to ensure zero tolerance of illegal activity during the hugely popular […]
Weather: Dry day with a mix of cloud and sunny spells
TODAY, there will be a lot of dry weather with a mix of cloud and some sunny spells and just a few showers. Cloud will thicken through the day, with some outbreaks of rain and drizzle starting to move in towards nightfall, accompanied by some hill and coastal mist and fog. Highest temperatures of 16 […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday, June 23
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The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Kathleen O’Donnell, Portsalon and Letterkenny Rosaline McCauley, Castlefinn Advertisement Sally Dempsey, Dublin and Letterkenny Michael J Bonner, Greencastle Hugh Gormley, Raphoe Kathleen O’Donnell, Portsalon and Letterkenny The death has occurred of Kathleen O’Donnell (née Shiels), Portsalon, Fanad and formerly of Ard O’Donnell, Letterkenny. Ms O’Donnell passed away […]
Keadue school’s mission to revive the Irish language
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An exciting project is making its mark in the heart of the Donegal Gaeltacht
Three per cent of complaints about children’s public services from Donegal – report
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THREE per cent of complaints about children’s public services came from Donegal, the Office of Children’s Ombudsman’s (OCO) annual report for 2024 has revealed. The report, ‘Tomorrow Starts with Us’ shows that a total of 1,772 contacts about complaints were made to the OCO last year. Almost one in five complaints related to more than […]
Submissions invited for Cathedral Quarter Literary Festival event
THE Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter Literary Festival has announced that its 2025 non-fiction competition is now open for submissions. A huge response is expected this year as the competition has become increasingly popular in recent years. Spokesperson for the Cathedral Quarter group, Donnan Harvey, said the Literary Festival is now really taking off from what were […]
Breaking: Young boy hospitalised after being struck by a car in Ramelton
By Dionne Meehan A YOUNG boy has been taken to Letterkenny University Hospital after he was struck by a car in Ramelton. Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of the collision which took place on Chapel Road in the town earlier this evening. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: “The pedestrian, a male […]