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.
My child’s wait for spinal surgery was ‘horrendous’ and ‘unjust’
by Louise Doyle THE mum of a young Kilmacrennan girl who waited for more than half her life for spinal surgery, and whose lung capacity dropped 46 per cent because of her spine’s curve, has called for no more children to languish on waiting lists. Kylie Ann Stewart will turn 11 next month. Advertisement She has Spina Bifida, a […]
Gardaí renew appeal for witnesses following fatal collision in Kilmacrennan
GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses following last week’s fatal collision in Kilmacrennan. The collision occurred on the N56 in Kilmacrennan at approximately 11.50pm on Wednesday, July 17. A garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to a collision involving two cars. Advertisement “The driver (male, 70’s) and passenger (female, 70’s) in one of the […]
Tragic sibling crash victims laid to rest
by Kate Heaney THE brother and sister in their seventies, who tragically lost their lives in a two car collision in Kilmacrennan on Wednesday night, were laid to rest yesterday following separate Requiem Masses in Carrigart and Termon. The kind and caring nature of each of the siblings was recalled at both services. Advertisement The […]
Man who didn’t realise he was banned from driving is put off the road again
A MAN has been warned that he faces a custodial sentence if he is caught driving again while disqualified. Davit Bitadze (48), 3 Cnoc Ard is charged with having no driving licence and no insurance on February 23 last. The court heard how Bitadze had been stopped by gardaí at Ballykeeran, Kilmacrennan. Advertisement He was asked for his […]