Donegal teen missing for two weeks
A Donegal teenager has been missing for a fortnight. Gardaí have issued an appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of Aaron Donnelly who is missing from Rathmullan since February 13th. The 17 year old is described as being 6 foot in height, of slim build with short…
Appeal after pedestrian hit by van in Twin Towns
Gardai have reissued an appeal for information after a pedestrian was hit by a van in Stranorlar last week. The crash happened at around 7pm on Tuesday evening last on Main Street. The pedestrian was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment to non-life threatening injuries. Anyone…
Almost 50 people awaiting admission to North West hospitals
There were 48 people awaiting admission to the two main North West hospitals this morning according to the latest trolley watch report. The bulk of patients were waiting at Sligo University Hospital at 36 with the remaining 12 waiting at Letterkenny. Nationally, there were 533 people waiting at…
‘More consultation needed’ on Leaving Cert reform plans
A local Irish teacher believes that while plans to sit some leaving cert exams in fifth year are good on paper, a lot more discussion is needed around it. It comes as its been confirmed that the sitting of Leaving Cert English and Irish Paper One at the end…
Man due to appeal in court in relation to aggravated burglary in Letterkenny
Gardaí in Donegal have arrested a man following an aggravated burglary at a residence in Letterkenny yesterday. At approximately 7:55pm, a male entered the property in Glenard Park. The man, who was armed with a hammer assaulted the occupants of the residence. A woman in her 40s and a…
Regional Health Forum to hear calls for additional parking at Sligo University Hospital
It’s hoped that there will be much needed additional car parking facilities at Sligo University Hospital in the near future. It follows several complaints from members of the public over the shortage of spaces on the grounds of the facility. There’s also ongoing concern over the distance between…
Motorist arrested for drug driving in Sligo
A motorist has been arrested for drug driving in Sligo. Gardai were conducting a first multi agency checkpoint yesterday morning when the detection was made. Roads Policing in Sligo arrested the motorist for driving under the influence of drugs after they tested positive for cocaine. Gardai say…