By Chris Ashmore IT’S not a case of Russian roulette – it’s a case of Ramelton roulette, a local councillor has claimed in relation to speeding traffic in the town. Cllr. Declan Meehan’s comment came during a council discussion on road safety-related issues in the Bridgend area of the town, and in particular the failure […]
Little Angels: Councillors are confident of resolution
By Chris Ashmore CAUTIOUS optimism has been expressed that a shortage of places at Little Angels School in Letterkenny can be resolved before pupils move into the new state-of-the-art new school. In recent weeks, it has emerged that up to nine pupils could be without a place at the brand new facility, which has been […]
Local councillors to seek meeting with Gardaí over growing use of e-scooters
LETTERKENNY-MILFORD Municipal District Council is to seek a meeting with An Garda Síochana regarding the increasing use of e-scooters in Letterkenny and issues that have arisen. The March meeting of the local authority held on Tuesday heard that there are major concerns regarding safety, notably for pedestrians, as a result of the number of e-scooters […]
Five years on: Donegal Coroner believes lockdown continues to have an impact
by Louise Doyle DONEGAL Coroner Dr Denis McCauley has said he believes lockdown during the Covid-19 pandemic continues to have psychological effects on many people. The Stranorlar GP was making his comments as this month marks five years since the outbreak of the pandemic. Advertisement Dr McCauley praised the success of the vaccination programme but said the impact of long-Covid can […]
Eamon McGee to open up on his addiction struggles
FORMER Donegal defender Eamon McGee will open up about his struggles with addiction in a searingly honest television programme to air tonight. McGee is the focus of the last programme in the current Laochra Gael series TG4 and it promises to be one of the best yet with searing honesty and expression about his time in a Donegal […]
Gardaí ramping up checkpoints on Bank Holiday weekend
GARDAÍ will be ramping up high visibility checkpoints across Donegal Division this St Patrick’s Bank Holiday weekend. They are urging motorists to drive safely, reminding them that 11 per cent of driving collisions happen the morning after a night out. A garda spokesperson said: “Plan ahead if you intend to go socialising over the weekend. […]
Weather: Cold, bright and mostly dry start to the day
Today will start off cold, bright and mostly dry this morning. Cloud will increase through the day and will bring some showers towards the evening. Highest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees with a light to moderate northerly or variable wind. Advertisement Tonight will be cold with clear spells and isolated showers at first. Cloud […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, March 13
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Ursula McGlinchey, Letterkenny Michael O’Byrne, Kilcar Advertisement Anne McGovern, Ballyshannon Dr Liam Bannan, Letterkenny Jenna Shovlin, Portnoo Seamus Goe McShane, Teelin Ursula McGlinchey, Letterkenny The death has occurred of Ursula McGlinchey (née Henry), Breffni, Gortlee, Letterkenny and formerly Sligo. Ms McGlinchey passed away peacefully at Ramelton Community […]
Weather: Dry day with mix of cloud and sunshine
TODAY showers will become isolated leaving a mainly dry day with a mix of cloud and sunshine. Highest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees in a light to moderate northerly wind, occasionally fresh. Tonight, most places will be dry with clear spells but a few light showers will develop. Advertisement Temperatures will be cold and […]
Kernan’s Tullygay sells winning €1 million Lotto ticket
THE National Lottery has confirmed Monday’s Daily Million top prize-winning ticket worth €1,000,000 was sold at Kernan’s Tullygay, Newmills, Letterkenny. The winner purchased their Quick Pick ticket on Monday, March 10 for the 2pm Daily Million draw. This is the seventh National Lottery millionaire of 2025 and the first Daily Million win of 2025. […]