TWO people were injured after a fire broke out at a property in Letterkenny last night. Gardaí assisted emergency services at the scene shortly before 10pm on Tuesday, October 22. A garda spokesperson said: “Two people were treated by ambulance personnel at the scene for non-life-threatening injury. Advertisement “Enquiries are ongoing.”
Local restaurant damaged in overnight fire closes doors until further notice
A well-known restaurant in South Donegal, Mani’s Bar and Bistro, was significantly damaged in a fire that broke out early this morning at approximately 3 a.m. Gardaí and emergency services responded promptly to the blaze at the establishment on Pettigo’s Main Street. In a statement posted on social media, the restaurant reassured the community that […]
Calls to secure former factory after blaze
By Dionne Meehan A FRESH call has been made to secure a site on the Pearse Road in Letterkenny after emergency services tackled a fire in the area on Friday. It is understood the blaze broke out at approximately 5.30am at what is known locally as the Old Bacon Factory. Advertisement This incident comes just months […]
Investigations on-going into cause of fire at popular Castlefinn bar
By Dionne Meehan INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing into the cause of a fire at Tinney’s Bar in Castlefinn. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a fire which occurred at the commercial premises yesterday, Sunday, March 10 at approximately 6pm. Advertisement Upon arrival, fire services extinguished the fire and made the area safe. The scene […]
Investigation launched after overnight fire in Ballybofey
Gardaí are investigating the circumstances surrounding an overnight fire at a house in Ballybofey. The derelict property in the Trusk Road area of the town was extensively damaged in the incident. The fire broke out at around 9.30pm on Monday and members of the Donegal Fire Service who attended the scene, managed to bring the […]
Car fire being dealt with by Letterkenny fire service
A team from Letterkenny Fire Station is currently attending a car fire in the Windyhall Road area of the town. It’s understood a single unit from the fire service is tackling the blaze after being alerted to the incident this morning.
Gardaí are investigating a house fire in Letterkenny
GARDAÍ are investigating a fire at a house in Letterkenny which occurred yesterday evening, Sunday, December 3. In a statement sent to the Donegal News, Gardaí confirmed that no persons were injured during the incident. “Enquiries are ongoing,” a spokesperson said.
Man arrested following house fire in Derry
A MAN has been arrested following a house fire in Derry last night. From enquiries so far, it’s understood a bin was set on fire at the back of the property on Chamberlain Street with the blaze spreading to the house. No one was in the house at the time, and no injuries have been […]
Car found burnt out in Ballybofey
GARDAÍ in Ballybofey are appealing for information following the theft of a car which was later found burnt out. The black Renault Clio was stolen from Glenview Park on Donegal Road, Ballybofey, on Sunday, February 12, between the hours of 8pm and when it was later located at Burn Rock, Killygordon at 10.30pm on fire. The […]
Bus Éireann to investigate bus fire at Dry Arch
Bus Éireann has said an investigation will be launched to understand what caused a bus to catch fire on the Dry Arch Roundabout, Letterkenny at around 8.30pm last night. Thankfully all 15 passengers on board and the driver evacuated safely. In a statement Bus Éireann said the vehicle has been cleared from the road and […]