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, […]
Donegal Half Marathon: Gary Slevin and Claire McGuigan take the honours
Gary Slevin claimed victory in this morning’s Donegal Half Marathon in Letterkenny in a time of 73 minutes and 14 seconds. The Foyle Valley was just over a minute ahead of Letterkenny AC’s Ciaran McGonagle (1:15:16) in second, over with Ciaran McGonagle of Letterkenny AC, with Charlie O’Donnell from Rosses AC third (1:16:02). Letterkenny AC’s […]
‘Sew far so good’ . . . Sheila’s unique business idea helping the community
By Dionne Meehan A UNIQUE consignment dress hub with the ethos of resale, repair, repurpose and rebuild has just opened in Letterkenny. Circular Dress Collaborative, located on the Thorn Road, is the brainchild of Shelia Clancy O’Donnell, a New York native who relocated to Donegal a number of years ago. Advertisement From the age of five-years-old, […]
Letterkenny cheapest town for students
LETTERKENNY is still the cheapest student town in Ireland, despite a slight increase in costs from last year. That’s according to The Switcher.ie Cost of Living Study, released this week. The survey tots up the overall cost of college with fees, accommodation, groceries, transport costs and more to help students budget. Advertisement In 2024, it costs […]
North West Truck Fest is back and driving support for Donegal Down Syndrome
By Tara McCormack THE NORTH WEST Truck Fest is set to roll into Letterkenny, bringing with it a celebration of the best in trucking culture, all while raising much-needed funds for the Donegal Down Syndrome Association. This year’s event will take place at the Council Grounds on the Neil T Blaney Road in Letterkenny and promises […]
Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh not contesting general election
LETTERKENNY Councillor Jimmy Kavanagh has announced that he will not contest the upcoming general election. This comes after he was nominated by a number of people and put forward for selection to represent Fine Gael in Donegal. In a statement to the Donegal News, Cllr Kavanagh said: “I will not be contesting the convention for […]