A MOTORCYCLIST was taken to hospital following a collision with a lorry in Kilmacrennan. Gardaí are investigating the incident, which occurred at the crossroads on the N56 Main Street, Kilmacrennan, on Thursday, September 11 at approximately 12.50pm. The motorcyclist was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital following the collision to receive medical treatment for non-life threatening injuries. A garda […]
Power outage leaves over 560 customers without supply in Kilmacrennan
OVER 560 customers are without power in the Kilmacrennan and Milford area this afternoon. Homes and businesses were without power earlier on Sunday and while it returned for a short time for some customers, it went out again. Currently there are 558 customers without supply. The ESB has apologised for the loss of supply and […]
Gardai appeal for dash cam footage after Kilmacrennan incident
GARDAÍ are seeking dash cam footage as part of their investigation into an incident in Kilmacrennan. The incident occurred in the area of Gort Na Rí, Kimacrennan in the early hours of this morning at approximately 00.15am. While no other details have been released by gardaí at this time, they have said that as part of their investigation […]
Parishioners walk in the footsteps of Colmcille on the Island of Iona
TO mark the Jubilee Year of Hope and to honour the legacy of St. Colmcille, parishioners from Glendowan, Termon and Kilmacrennan took part in a pilgrimage to the Island of Iona in Scotland, a place deeply entwined with the life and mission of the Donegal-born saint. The group journeyed from Donegal to the sacred island […]
Parents afraid to drop children at school because of speeding traffic
By Chris Ashmore PARENTS are afraid to let their children off outside a school for fear that they could be hit by speeding cars – that was the claim made by Cllr. Liam Blaney this week. He was referring to the situation outside Kilmacrennan National School where he said that cars “are flying by” and […]
House in Kilmacrennan sprayed with graffiti
A wall of a house in Kilmacrennan was sprayed with graffiti and a postbox was stolen from the property. Gardaí are investigating the incident of criminal damage in the area of Ballyscanlon Lower, Portlean, which occurred some time between Sunday, January 12 at 8.45pm some time between and 8.30am the following day. “We appeal to anybody […]
Meehan welcomes social housing project plans
CLLR. Declan Meehan has welcomed plans by Donegal County Council to bring forward two new social housing projects in Milford and Kilmacrennan. One development consists of 12 units in Rossgarrow, Milford which would be within walking distance of the town. The other consists of 20 units in Kilmacrennan next to the existing Ard na Glaise […]
Motorists urged to avoid Lough Salt Road due to poor driving conditions
Motorists have been asked to avoid driving on the Lough Salt Road between Kilmacrennan and Glen. Donegal County Council issued the road alert earlier this morning due to very poor driving conditions on the road.
Funeral is held in Donegal Town of Shane Gillespie
By Róise Collins THE funeral of Shane Gillespie has heard how he made an impact on so many people during his short time in this world. The 39-year-old from Keenaghan, Kilmacrennan and formerly of Brookfield, Donegal Town died suddenly on Saturday evening. Advertisement He was a popular member of the teaching staff at PCC Falcarragh […]
Cyclist snatches phone from woman in Kilmacrennan
The incident happened at the Community Development Park, Ballykeeran, Kilmacrennan, on Thursday, November 7 at 2pm.