A CAPACITY crowd packed the Fowler Hall in Fahan on Monday night to lend their support to having the local Public Health Nursing (PHN) service restored after it was removed without warning in the past fortnight. Newly elected councillors Joy Beard of 100% Redress, Fionan Bradley FF and re-elected Cllrs Paul Canning FF and Jack […]
Fundraiser launched to help small family business following theft
By Dionne Meehan FUNDRAISING efforts are underway to help a small Donegal business after the caravan they used as storage was stolen last month and set alight. Taking to social media last week to appeal to the public for information surrounding the theft, Selkie Sailing Adventures shared the sad news with their followers. Advertisement “Sad news […]
Bradley tipped to run for Fine Gael in upcoming General Election
INSPIRATIONAL Milford woman Nikki Bradley was yesterday appointed to Seanad Éireann by Taoiseach Simon Harris and is expected to now stand for Fine Gael in the forthcoming General Election in the hope of holding the seat being vacated by former Minister Joe McHugh. She was appointed to replace Fine Gael’s Regina Doherty who has been […]
Traffic delays following three-vehicle collision in Newtown
By Dionne Meehan GARDAÍ and emergency services are currently at the scene of a three-vehicle road traffic collision at Newtowncunningham. The road remains open but there are delays in the area. Advertisement No further information is available at this time.
Buncrana work accident victim is named
By Dionne Meehan A MAN who died as a result of a work accident in Buncrana yesterday has been named locally as Anthony Devlin. Mr Devlin, of Dun Na Rí, Slavery, Buncrana, was involved in a work accident on Tuesday evening and later passed away at the scene. Advertisement The father of two, who was […]
A man has died following a work accident in Buncrana
A MAN (30s) has died as a result of work accident in Buncrana. Gardaí were alerted to the incident yesterday evening, July 9. The man later passed away at the scene. Advertisement The local coroner has been notified and a post-mortem will take place in due course. The Health Safety Authority has been notified and […]
Exclusive: Donal ‘Mandy’ Kelly confirms General Election bid
By Dionne Meehan Fianna Fáil Cllr Donal ‘Mandy’ Kelly has confirmed his intention to contest the forthcoming General election. He has put his name forward for the party’s General Election selection convention ahead of the closing date for nominations which is Monday, July 15. Advertisement The Glenswilly man topped the poll in the Letterkenny LEA […]
Water empties from Leisure Centre swimming pool overnight
Finn Valley Leisure Centre say it could take up to four days to refill the centre’s swimming pool. Staff arrived to work this morning to find the pool empty. The shock discovery has prompted a busy morning for staff at the centre who have to contact patrons and families to let them know that the […]
Letterkenny entrepreneur taking the sustainable fashion world by storm
by Matthew Foley A LETTERKENNY entrepreneur is taking the sustainable fashion world by storm. The 2020 Covid-19 pandemic was an uncertain time for everyone in Ireland, but for Sadhbha Medlar it was the beginning of a special and unique journey. Advertisement Having just finished studying Mechatronic Engineering in Dublin City University when the pandemic shut […]
Letterkenny soldier’s grave found 100 years on
THE grave of a Letterkenny born soldier who fought in the first World War has been found and rededicated 100 years after his death. The grave of Company Quartermaster Sergeant (CQMS) John Doherty MM (Military Medal), who went missing in France on 22 March 1918, has finally been identified following a search instigated by his […]