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 […]
Funeral of Ryan Chan: Mourners are asked to pray for family
By Dionne Meehan MOURNERS at the funeral of Letterkenny man Ryan Chan were asked to keep his partner Megan and their two children in their thoughts at this sad time. Fr Eamonn Kelly, the celebrant at this morning’s Funeral Mass spoke of the sadness within the community since Ryan’s untimely passing in Albufeira, Portugal earlier […]
Ryan Chan to be laid to rest today
by Kate Heaney THE funeral takes place in Letterkenny today of Ryan Chan, who was found dead in a police cell in Albufeira earlier this month. Mr Chan’s remains were repatriated from Portugal with the assistance of the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust after his body was discovered in a police cell on September 11. Advertisement The […]
David James is a rising star on the airwaves and on-stage
By Tara McCormack Playing regularly in pubs across counties Donegal, Derry, and Tyrone, David James has already made a lasting mark on the Irish country music scene. Hailing from the small Donegal village of Killea, the 26-year-old began his journey into music at the tender age of 14. And like many from the county, country […]