GARDAÍ are hunting for a balaclava-clad man who was seen approaching a parked car in Letterkenny and pouring a substance over it causing substantial damage. The incident of criminal damage occurred at Orchard Crescent on Thursday, December 19, between 10.20am and 10.25am. Gardaí have said that a man approached a parked car in that area and he poured […]
Top musicians to perform at ‘A Night for Kinnycally Hall’
A stellar line-up of traditional Irish musicians will perform in a fundraising concert for Kinnycally Hall on Saturday night, January 25 at the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny. Visiting fiddlers include Siobhan Peoples from Ennis, a daughter of the renowned Tommy Peoples (1948 – 2018), who came from Kinnycally, outside St Johnston. There’s also Bríd […]
THE THIRD DEGREE: Laura embracing new opportunities with FinTrU
Laura McGonagle worked for 16 years in banking, but just over two years ago took on a new challenge with FinTrU in Letterkenny. She’s been speaking with Paul Bradley. Hi Laura, could you tell us a little about yourself please. Of course! I’m originally from Flemingstown, Convoy. I graduated from the University of Ulster in […]
Nurse denied adequate rest breaks awarded €9,380 in WRC ruling
by Louise Doyle A DONEGAL nurse has been awarded €9,380 after a complaint she lodged to the Workplace Relations Commission claiming that HSE North West failed to provide her with rest breaks was upheld. The HSE has been ordered to pay the sum to Ms Gallagher. Advertisement It follows a recent WRC hearing and adjudication, which took place over […]
Man (33) refused to leave emergency department
A MAN was in an intoxicated state in Letterkenny University Hospital’s emergency department and refused to leave when asked to do so by staff. Letterkenny District Court this week was told how on December 27, 2024 at 11.24pm, gardaí were on patrol when they received a call from staff about a highly intoxicated male in the accident […]
Donegal man who raped his former partner is sentenced to ten years in prison
By Niamh O’Donoghue A woman who was raped by her former partner said she did not receive any counselling because she thought the notes from the sessions would be used against her. Reading a victim impact to the Central Criminal Court, Susan Lynch said she regretted not receiving any counselling following rapes perpetrated on her […]
New exhibition from Peadar McDaid to be launched this weekend
A new body of work by well-known Letterkenny artist Peadar McDaid, will launch this Saturday at An Gailearaí in Gaoth Dobhair. Peadar created the artwork titled ‘Boglands’ with help from an Artist Bursary award. Speaking about this project Peadar said, “The landscape and its ever-changing ways is my muse and I am grateful to Donegal […]
Newtown man avoids ban for careless driving
A NEWTOWNCUNNINGHAM man has avoided being disqualified from driving after being detected driving at speed and overtaking vehicles. Letterkenny District Court heard how gardaí observed a black Audi driving at speed and overtaking a number of vehicles on the main street of Newtowncunningham on January 4, 2024. The driver was Christopher McDaid, 14 Heath Hill, Newtowncunningham. […]
Over €4 million spent on private ambulances
By Louise Doyle LETTERKENNY University Hospital has spent almost €4.5 million on private ambulances in just under a three-year period. Figures obtained by the Donegal News through the Freedom of Information Act reveal that from 2021 to end of September 2023, LUH incurred costs of €4,391,293. Advertisement The highest cost incurred over the three-year period […]
Letterkenny teen banned from driving
A LETTERKENNY teenager who was detected by gardaí driving at speed endangering pedestrians has been banned from driving. Sergeant Jim Collins told Letterkenny District Court that officers were on mobile patrol on October 26, 2023 at 11.15am, when they observed a vehicle exiting a housing estate at The Grange, Glencar. Gardaí observed that the car accelerated, spinning […]