THE Dry Arch Complex beard shave held for the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust in memory of Letterkenny man, Joseph Wilkie, has raised €10,000. The charity fundraiser, which was coordinated by Joe Langan, a staff member at the Dry Arch Complex, Letterkenny took place on Friday, November 29. Joe, along with his work colleagues, Barry Patton […]
Memorial mass for loved ones lost on our roads
By Róise Collins A POIGNANT mass held to remember victims of road traffic collisions was held in St Eunan’s Church in Raphoe last week. The mass was organised by local Parish Priest Fr Eamon Kelly. He was assisted by Fr Willie McMenamin and Fr Dinny McGettigan. Advertisement During the special memorial mass the names of […]
Women occupy higher paid roles in council – report
by Louise Doyle WOMEN occupy higher paid roles in Donegal County Council, according to findings contained in its Gender Pay Gap Report. The report, published yesterday, highlights the percentage difference between what men and women are paid on average in the organisation, irrespective of roles or levels. Advertisement The 2024 report shows a Gender Pay […]
Equipping Lettermacaward Health Centre delaying its reopening
by Louise Doyle THE process of equipping Lettermacaward Health Centre is delaying the reopening of the surgery. The practice has been closed for renovation works, with patients attending Glenties Primary Care Centre in the interim. Advertisement In a statement to the Donegal News, the HSE confirmed renovation works at Lettermacaward Health Centre have been completed, but […]
Man arrested following incident at Dungloe Post Office
A man was arrested in connection with an incident at the Post Office in Dungloe on Friday. There were reports of a disturbance on the premises at around lunchtime and the Post Office closed to the public soon after. It’s understood a customer became agitated and began threatening staff. Advertisement Gardaí last evening confirmed that […]
Deaths in Donegal, Saturday morning, December 21
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Michael McGlynn, Bruckless – Paddy Elliott, Lettermacaward Advertisement – Dale Latendresse, Newtowncunningham – Esther Mahon, Ballyshannon – Margaret Bradley, Letterkenny – Willie O’Connor, Carndonagh Michael McGlynn, Bruckless The death has occurred of Michael McGlynn Bruckless, formerly Dunkineely. He died peacefully on Friday at the Harbour […]
Elderly woman targeted in unsavoury incidents
by Louise Doyle THE son of an elderly woman targeted in a series of unsavoury incidents has called on whoever is responsible to desist from their cruel behaviour. Eamonn McGinley has told of how his mother, Madge, has been left heartbroken after precious family photographs were defaced in recent weeks. Advertisement The vandalised photos, were part of an exhibition […]
Almost €43,000 paid out for slips, trips and falls
by Louise Doyle CLAIMS totalling almost €43,000 for slips, trip and falls have been paid out by Donegal County Council this year. Figures obtained by the Donegal News show that 54 people were paid compensation so far in 2024. The total amount of claims paid out amounted to €42,458. Advertisement Fifty-five slip, trip and fall claims have […]
Calls to add additional lane at Mountain Top
By Róise Collins CALLS have been made to introduce an additional lane at the Mountain Top to ease traffic congestion coming into Letterkenny. Queues of traffic climbing the road toward the George Boal Roundabout from Illistrin has become a familiar sight for commuters travelling from west Donegal toward Letterkenny. Advertisement Independent councillor Micheál Choilm Mac […]
Uisce Éireann investment secures Stroove’s water supply
UISCE Éireann has provided customers in Stroove with another reason to celebrate this festive season, with the successful installation of 4.5km of new water mains which will ensure a more secure water supply for the seaside town. This significant project, which was completed in recent weeks, will reduce the instances of bursts and water outages […]