A Galway man has been sent forward for trial to Letterkenny Circuit Court facing a charge of dangerous driving causing serious bodily harm. Eoin Mulvihill was served with the Book of Evidence at Monday’s sitting of Letterkenny District Court. The charge involves an alleged incident at Rossgarrow, Milford, on September 26, 2024. Advertisement Garda Sergeant […]
Concern raised over 17 vacant social houses in Milford
A DONEGAL County Councillor has raised concern over the ongoing vacancy of 17 houses in Milford which were originally built for social housing. In Tuesday’s meeting of Letterkenny – Milford Municipal District, Cllr Declan Meehan outlined that Milford is under significant housing pressure with 31 families in the town on the social housing waiting list. […]
Council advises of road closures and road works over coming days
DONEGAL County Council is advising of traffic management plans and road works in different locations around the county in the coming days. The council say traffic management for essential maintenance works will be in operation along the N14 along the main Letterkenny to Lifford road between the Drumoghill junction and the junction for Slievebuck. These […]
Progress on social housing projects in Milford, Fanad and Kilmacrennan welcomed
CLLR Declan Meehan has welcomed updated timelines on a number of social housing developments across the Milford Electoral Area. It follows information provided to him in response to a written question at this month’s Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District meeting. Providing an update, the Council confirmed that works have now commenced on 10 social housing units in […]
Investigation launched after woman and child struck by van in Milford
INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing after a woman and a child were struck by a van in Milford. The collision occurred on the Main Street on Tuesday, January 13 at approximately midday. A garda spokesperson said: “The collision involved a van and two pedestrians. Advertisement “The two pedestrians, a woman and a child, were taken to Letterkenny […]
Motorists flouting speed limit on busy road
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By Chris Ashmore CONCERNS that motorists are flouting the speed limit on one of Letterkenny’s busiest roads has prompted fresh calls for urgent safety measures to be put in place. It has emerged that the vast bulk of motorists are exceeding the speed limit on the Glencar Road, above McGovern’s junction (close to Gaelscoil Adhamhnáin). Advertisement The […]
Calls for more grit to be made available after cold snap
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A NUMBER of Donegal County Councillors are set to raise motions at tomorrow’s meeting of the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District, calling for increased provisions of grit for roads and housing estates following last week’s cold snap. The motions come in the wake of the county’s first snowfall of the year. With temperatures plummeting below freezing, roads and […]
Donegal house prices up 15.3 per cent in twelve months
THE price of the average second-hand three-bed semi in Donegal rose to €207,500 in 2025, up 15.3 per cent from €180,000 at the end of 2024, according to a national survey by Real Estate Alliance. Across the county, the average time taken to sell rose this quarter to five weeks, the Q4 REA Average House […]
Donegal player claims €500,000 EuroMillions Plus Prize
One Donegal player has claimed quite the treat with Christmas just days away, collecting their cheque for €500,000 at National Lottery HQ. The Letterkenny player won the top prize of €500,000 in the EuroMillions Plus draw on Tuesday, December 9. The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased on the day of the draw at XL Blaney Stores in Lagg, Milford, Letterkenny. Advertisement Speaking […]
Milford’s Gallowglass Community Centre secures major funding boost
THE Gallowglass Community Centre in Milford has been awarded €300,000 in funding through the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. The funding will support significant works at the centre, helping to enhance facilities and ensure the Gallowglass Community Centre continues to serve as a vital hub for community, social and cultural activities in Milford and the […]