By Dionne Meehan Amid the sadness that has followed the death of Anthony Gallagher in the St. Patrick’s Day fatal collision in Letterkenny, there was a poignant moment this week as the youngest member of the Gallagher family returned to his home town to pay his respects. Given up for adoption as a child, Gerard […]
Ambulance involved in incident on way to fatal collision
It is understood that an ambulance travelling to the scene of the St Patrick’s Day fatal incident was involved in a collision. Gardaí confirmed that they attended the scene of a two-vehicle road traffic collision on the N13 at Stranorlar on Monday, March 17. The incident occurred at around 3.15am. There were no reports of […]
Anthony Gallagher to be laid to rest today
THE victim of Monday’s fatal road collision in Letterkenny will be laid to rest today. Anthony Gallagher, of 28 Daly Terrace, passed away tragically as a result of a road traffic collision which occurred in the early hours of St Patrick’s Day at Lower Main Street, Letterkenny. His brother Martin Gallagher was also involved in […]
Weather: Dry and bright day with hazy sunshine
TODAY will be dry and bright with long spells of hazy sunshine. Highest temperatures of 12 to 15 degrees. Tonight will be dry with clear spells to begin. Advertisement Cloud will gradually build from the south, bringing a few showers towards dawn. Temperatures will be milder than recent nights with lows of 5 to 9 […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, March 20
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Jaqueline Witherow, Convoy Frank Mongan, Barnesmore Advertisement Anna Macauley, Lettermacaward Donal Feely, Donegal Town Beryl O’Donnell, Falcarragh Thomas McGarrigle, Ballintra Joe McCormack, Donegal Town Kathleen McLoughlin, Bundoran Michael Gerard Roarty, Bunbeg Jenna Shovlin, Portnoo Pearse McGarrigle, Donegal Town Jaqueline Witherow, Convoy The death has occurred of Jaqueline […]
Call for road improvements along Knockalla Coast Road
A CALL for the resurfacing and lining of viewing points “on the most scenic route in the municipal district” has been made by Councillor Declan Meehan. Bringing forward a motion at the March meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council, he pointed out that lay-bys have got into a very bad condition on the Knockalla Coast Road. […]
Review to be conducted over how road works are carried out following recent complaints
DONEGAL County Council is to review how it carries out road works on the Letterkenny dual carriageway following numerous complaints from the public. Road users have been hitting out over considerable traffic congestion after lanes on each side of the dual carriageway were closed off to permit hedge-cutting of the central reservation. Highlighting the matter […]
Letterkenny Chamber urges members to share their views on active travel proposals
THE chief executive of Letterkenny Chamber is urging members to make their views known on two active travel proposals currently out to consultation. One, covering Circular Road, ends on Wednesday March 18, while the second, covering Ballyraine Road, ends on Wednesday, March 26. Toni Forrester (pictured) said while some members will be making submissions directly […]
Public consultation on Moville action plan is launched
DONEGAL County Council’s Regeneration & Development Team in conjunction with GM Design Associates has announced the opening of public consultation to hear the views of the local community on the Draft Moville Regeneration Strategy & Action Plan. The new draft plan will be on public display from tomorrow, Thursday, March 20 until Wednesday, April 16 […]
Weather: Morning frost will clear leaving a dry an mostly sunny day
EARLY morning frost, mist and fog will clear and it will be dry and mostly sunny today. Highest temperatures of 10 to 12 degrees. There will be a dry and clear start to the night, becoming cloudier towards the morning. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of -1 to 5 degrees, with some frost forming in places. Some […]