GARDAÍ are appealing for dash-cam footage as part of an investigation by Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit into dangerous driving. The incident, involving a VW Jetta, occurred on Sunday, December 21 in the Stranorlar area. A garda spokesperson said: “We are seeking dash-cam footage from motorists who may have travelled between Lifford and Stranorlar on that date […]
Young boy who died in drowning tragedy is named
A KILLYGORDON teenager who lost his life in a drowning tragedy in Stranorlar will be laid to rest on Sunday. Conor Temple (13), of Cavan Lower, Killygordon, passed away yesterday after he was involved in a tragic accident. Gardaí and a number of other emergency services attended the scene of the tragedy shortly before 5.40pm […]
Teenage boy dies in Stranorlar drowning tragedy
A TEENAGE boy has died in a drowning tragedy in Stranorlar. Gardaí and a number of other emergency services attended the scene of the tragedy shortly before 5.40pm yesterday evening, after receiving reports of a person entering the River Finn at Drumboe Woods. A male juvenile was taken from the water and brought to Letterkenny […]
Donegal drivers caught speeding nearly double the limit during Christmas road safety campaign
Two drivers in Donegal were caught speeding at nearly double the speed limit during the second week of a national Christmas Road Safety Campaign. One driver was detected driving at 118km/h in a 60km/h zone on the N15 in Stranorlar, while a second driver was recorded traveling at 192km/h in a 100km/h zone on the […]
Christmas Road Safety campaign – Donegal driver among top speeds detected
A SPEEDING motorist in Stranorlar was detected driving at 107km/h in a 60km/h zone during the first days of the nationwide Christmas Road Safety campaign. Over the past week, An Garda Síochána carried out over 1,750 checkpoints, both statutory Mandatory Intoxicant Testing (MIT) and regular, high-visibility policing checkpoints. 118 people were arrested during this period […]
Physiotherapy Services to return to St Joseph’s Hospital, Stranorlar
THE HSE has announced that the Finn Valley Physiotherapy Department will be relocating back to the St Joseph’s Hospital site in Stranorlar from Monday next, November 17 This move marks the completion of temporary arrangements put in place to facilitate essential fire safety upgrade works at the hospital. During this period, physiotherapy services were provided […]
St Columba’s College student ‘shines bright’ at Young Kelvin Awards
SHANE Collum from St Columba’s College, Stranorlar was awarded Best Overall prize at the Young Kelvin Prize Awards Presentation. Shane demonstrated impressive insight relating to the work of Lord Kelvin (William Thomson), an Ulster-Scot born in Belfast in 1824, who earned many accolades during a glittering scientific career. The Ulster-Scots Agency, in partnership with the […]
Three non-compliances in HIQA inspection of St Joseph’s Hospital
ST JOSEPH’S Community Hospital received three non-compliances after an inspection was carried out by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA). The hospital, which is a designated centre located in Stranorlar and managed by the Health Service Executive (HSE), was inspected on May 1 this year and the report was published on the HIQA website […]
Appeal following burglary at former Stranorlar factory
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GARDAÍ are appealing for the assistance of the public following a burglary at a former factory in Stranorlar. A front window of the building at the Glebe on the Letterkenny Road was smashed and entry gained some time between Thursday, June 5 at 7pm and Friday, June 6, at 10am. Nothing was stolen from the […]
Students debate social media ban at EU Model Council
Sponsored content by Peter Power, Head of the European Commission Representation in Dublin Protecting young people online in the EU was the focus of this year’s hotly contested Model Council of the European Union debate for secondary schools, which took place in Dublin Castle on 28 March. Advertisement Teams from schools across Ireland, each playing […]