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A Public Meeting will take place in Letterkenny next week to discuss concerns about the structure of the Oldtown Bridge, and the impact current traffic management measures are having on it. One of the organisers of the meeting is Aontu’s Mary T.Sweeney, who says there is growing concern among local people about cracks in the

  It’s been confirmed that a ‘multi-pronged inquest’ is to take place in December into the circumstances surrounding the death of a Letterkenny woman. Margret Callaghan was released from Letterkenny University Hospital in January 2018 after undergoing a non-emergency investigation. However, later that day, the 71 year old fell ill and her family called an

  There are calls for the Market Square in Letterkenny to be restored to its former glory. The square, located in the town centre was once the focal point for markets and fairs but was altered in the 1990s, enclosing the open space with the construction of walls and the planting of shrubbery. Cllr Michael

    It’s emerged that Ballybofey Garda Station are still waiting for a new patrol car, over six months since one was first requested. The huge delay in sanctioning a new vehicle for Gardai in the Twin Towns has led to serious concern over how equipped they are to deal with an emergency situation swiftly.

  A petition calling on the British Prime Minister not to suspend Parliament has been signed by over one million people. There’s been a huge backlash following claims that Boris Johnson is trying to stop MPs from blocking a no-deal Brexit. Protests were held across the UK last night and more are expected later. Sinn

  There are calls for a free books scheme to be included in an overall package to relieve back to school costs. Labour Party spokesperson for the Glenties Municipal District, Seamus Rodgers believes a free books scheme should be extended to all primary schools immediately, and to all secondary schools in two years’ time. The

A Donegal publican says he will provide gardai with photographs of youths who he believes are behind damage to his premises. Manus Gallagher, owner of Mannie’s bar in Convoy, says there have been repeated incidents with a group of up to 20, some of them he believes as young as 11. He says three double

There are calls for patients who miss an appointment at Letterkenny University Hospital to be fined. It follows concern raised over a high level of people missing outpatient appointments with claims that it’s adding further to the current backlog. Cllr Michael McClafferty says those who don’t present a valid excuse for missing the appointment should

  Donegal’s longest serving TD has said believes there will be a General Election within six months. Leas Ceann Comhairle Pat the Cope Gallagher was speaking as he called on the government to take decisive action to tackle what he said are exorbitant and unfair rises in insurance premia. He said a number of reports

  The partner of a journalist shot dead in Derry earlier this year, has condemned what she regards as an attempt to justify her murder. The New IRA has been blamed for killing journalist Lyra McKee. A party, which is allegedly linked to the terror group, has described her death as “regrettable” but refused to

  Students and staff at Letterkenny Institute of Technology are being recognised today for their efforts to reduce harm experienced by students from excessive alcohol consumption. The college is one of ten institutions across the country which has successfully implemented REACT, a UCC-led programme. Dr Michael Byrne is the Director of the REACT programme. The

  Donegal County Councils Road Safety Officer is urging everyone to be extra vigilant on the roads as thousands of children and young people get ready to return to school this week. Brian O’Donnell says there will be extra traffic on the roads, and many young children going to school for the first time. He

  Managers at City of Derry Airport are urging people in the North West to fly local, and consider their regional airport when making decisions about flights to the UK. The call came at the launch of the new Public Service Obligation to London, which begins on October 27th, this time to London Southend Airport.

  An investigation is continuing into a weekend assault in Letterkenny. The incident occurred on the Lower Port road area of the town in the early hours of Sunday morning last. A young man sustained an injury to his left eye and was knocked unconscious. Sgt Eunan Walsh says while the suspect has not yet

  Gardai have renewed their appeal for information over a serious weekend crash in West Donegal. The single vehicle collision happened at Loughanure, Annagry at approximately 11.45pm on Friday night. The red Jaguar car was travelling from Meenamara towards Loughanure when the car left the road and subsequently hit a wall. Five young men received

  An investigation is underway after a large number of trees in Drumboe Woods were illegally cut down in recent days. The scenic spot in the Twin Towns had just undergone redevelopment works, including with the pathways and signage as well as the planting of new trees. It’s understood that up to 20 trees have

  A sum of money and a handbag have been stolen during a burglary at a business premises in Letterkenny. Thieves targeted the property on Pearse Road on Saturday morning last by entering offices which are reserved for staff only. An investigation is continuing. Sgt. Eunan Walsh says it’s a busy area of town and

    It’s been revealed that three thousand In-Patient and Day Case surgical procedures have been cancelled at Letterkenny University Hospital over the past five years. New figures show that since August 2014, there have been 425 In-Patient admissions cancelled by the hospital while a further 2,875 Day-Patient surgeries have been cancelled over the same

A farmer’s margin of the retail price of livestock has decreased by a quarter over the past 15 years, according to a former minister. Denis Naughten’s comments come as farmers intensify their picketing outside meat factories today. Talks were held recently to try to resolve the dispute – but farmers failed to secure the price

  Jeremy Corbyn has invited leaders of other political parties and senior backbenchers to meet later to discuss possible ways of blocking the UK’s exit from the EU without a deal. The Labour leader has written an article on ways to stop, what he calls, a “disastrous no-deal.” Yesterday, Boris Johnson refused to answer if