Christy Galligan The recent reduction in parking spaces outside Scoil Colmcille on Convent Road in Letterkenny, will create mayhem for parents and bus owners alike when schools reopen again. The thought processes behind the engineering feat leaves, I’m sure, anyone with a modicum of common sense, and without an engineering degree, scratching their heads at […]
‘Speed can and does kill’- National Slow Down day comes to a close
GARDAÍ in Donegal conducted a National Slow Down day yesterday to remind motorists of the dangers of speeding. Speed checks were conducted in various locations around the county to deter those that are intent on driving at excessive or inappropriate speed. The Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit detected a number of motorists speeding yesterday, with one […]
Finn Harps FC announces exciting new partnership with Letterkenny Medics
Finn Harps FC is pleased to announce a new partnership with Letterkenny Medics. This collaboration is set to bring comprehensive medical support to the club, providing both the senior football team and backroom staff with dedicated medical services throughout the year. As part of this collaboration, Letterkenny Medics will conduct player medicals and offer ongoing […]
Manor family fearing homelessness
by Dionne Meehan A MOTHER and her three-year-old daughter have been left staring homelessness in the face after receiving a letter of eviction from their current landlord. Michaella and Myla McBride from Manorcunningham will be made homeless on Sunday, September 1, with mum Michaella saying her cries for help have fallen on deaf ears. Advertisement Michaella, who […]
Ballymacool housing development gets the green light
by Louise Doyle A MAJOR housing development in Letterkenny, lodged plans for which came as up to 15 families received notices to quit their private rented homes, has been given the green light. Applicant Phil Boyle submitted proposals for the construction of 52 dwellings in Ballymacool in September 2023. Advertisement Ballymacool Residents’ Association had lodged a submission against […]
Man to appear in court following fatal Inver crash at the weekend
A MAN (50s) is due to appear before Letterkenny District Court this morning charged in connection with a crash in Donegal at the weekend, in which a woman in her 80s died. The woman had been receiving treatment at Sligo University Hospital but passed away from her injuries yesterday, Wednesday, August 29. She was one […]
Road closure on R250 in Letterkenny due to traffic collision
Motorists in Letterkenny are advised to take note of a significant road closure on the R250. The road is currently closed between Kernans Spar at Lower Main Street and O’Donnell Park following a road traffic collision. Local authorities are urging drivers to use alternative routes and avoid the area until further notice. Advertisement This closure […]
Traffic disruption expected on N56 as road works set to begin
DONEGAL County Council has issued a road alert for upcoming road works with traffic management on the N56 Letterkenny to Kilmacrennan Road. These works are scheduled to take place between the Mountain Top Roundabout and Illistrin. The road works will begin at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, 27th August, and continue through the night until 7:00 […]
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after Donegal roads see tragic weekend
Gardaí are calling on witnesses following a serious traffic collision that took place yesterday morning near Inver. The incident, involving two vehicles, occurred shortly before 9 am on the N56. An elderly woman in her 80s was transported to Sligo University Hospital with serious injuries. Advertisement Additionally, a man in his 50s and a woman […]
Castlefinn’s Ruby (108) is Ireland’s oldest person
By Dionne Meehan CASTLEFINN woman Ruby Druce (108) is now believed to be the oldest person in Ireland. It follows the recent passing of Galway’s Phyllis Furness. Advertisement Ms Furness died in Galway on August 12 after celebrating her 109th birthday on May 23 at Moycullen Nursing Home. After turning 108-years-old on New Year’s Eve, […]