Local Link has announced significant improvements to its Letterkenny-Fanad service, rebranded as Route 973, which will take effect on Monday, October 7th. The newly upgraded Route 973, previously known as Route 300, will offer up to ten daily return trips between Letterkenny and Kerrykeel, operating seven days a week. Of these, six services will extend […]
Judge ‘appalled’ after children used in store thefts
A 31-year-old woman has appeared in court after persuading a child to conceal a number of stolen items in a pram before the minor pushed it out of a store. Katelyn Reilly was further charged with a similar offence at another shop in Letterkenny. Addressing the case at Letterkenny District Court, Judge Éiteáin Cunningham said […]
Parenting: Children aren’t beyond the law if they are guilty of online bullying and harassment
By Louise Flanagan Handing a smartphone to a child is bound to be a daunting experience for any parent. Yes, the child will be ecstatic; there’ll be hugs and shrieks of “best parents ever!” Advertisement There will also be stern warnings about responsible use of the phone. Ground rules will be laid and the child […]
Donegal Council defends oak tree removal amid community outcry
DONEGAL County Council remains firm in its decision to remove a 90-year-old Sessile Oak tree in Ballyraine, despite appeals from local residents and environmental advocates. The tree, located between the entrances to Ballyraine Park and Orchard Grove, is set to be cut down to make way for a new cycle path as part of the […]
Man faces charge over €22,000 criminal cash in bank account
A Letterkenny man has been returned for trial to Letterkenny Circuit Court on a single charge of allowing over €22,000 of criminal cash to flow through his AIB bank account. The defendant, Dylan Loughlin, with an address at Windmill View, Glencar, appeared at this week’s sitting of Letterkenny District Court where Detective Garda Gerard McCready […]
One arrested following spate of burglaries in Letterkenny
GARDAÍ have arrested a man in connection with a spate of burglaries in Letterkenny last week. The burglaries, which took place at seven premises, occurred between Thursday, September 19 and Friday, September 20. The man, who was arrested, remains in custody for questioning.
Relief as missing Letterkenny teen located
A LETTERKENNY teenager who was reported missing last night has been found safe and well. Gardaí issued a public appeal for Gary Morrison (16) after he was last seen in St Johnston on Sunday, September 22. Gardaí later confirmed that he has been located. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí would like to thank the […]
Letterkenny Community Centre issues warning about fake event
The Letterkenny Community Centre has issued an important notice regarding a false event that has been circulating online. The event in question, advertised as a “Christmas Drive-In Movies” experience at the centre, has been confirmed as fraudulent and not organised by the facility. In a statement on Facebook, Lewis Toye, Event Organiser at Letterkenny Community […]
Investigations ongoing following single-vehicle collision in Letterkenny
By Dionne Meehan INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing following a single-vehicle road traffic collision in Letterkenny last night. The collision occurred at Tullygay shortly after 8pm. Advertisement The occupants of the car, a man in his 40s and a woman in her late teens, were taken to Lettekenny University Hospital for assessment. A garda spokesperson said: “Investigations […]
Gardaí issue appeal for missing Letterkenny teenager
GARDAÍ are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 16-year-old Gary Morrison, who is missing from Letterkenny. The teen is missing since Sunday, September 22 and was last seen at approximately 12.30pm in St Johnston. A garda spokesperson said: “Gary is described as being approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall with a thin […]