Gardaí believe a fire that destroyed a mobile home in Ramelton last week was started deliberately.

The incident occurred in the area Castleshanaghan, in the early hours of Thursday the 2 nd of January. At approximately 4.10am, guards were alerted to the fact that a mobile home was on fire in that area and the fire services also attended the scene. 

“The mobile home was destroyed as a result of the incident. It is believed that the fire may have been started deliberately,” a garda spokesperson said.

They are appealing to anybody who may have travelled in that area with a dash cam between 3am and 4am to make the footage available to Gardaí.

Should anyone have relevant information, they are asked to contact Gardaí in Milford on 074-9153060 or the Garda Confidential line on 1800 666 111.

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A woman has alleged she was assaulted during a row over a taxi between a group of males and females in Ballybofey.

The incident allegedly took place in the early hours of New Year’s Day near the AIB bank on the town’s main street between 1:30 am and 2 am.

“A row broke out at that location between a group of males and a group of females over a taxi that had just pulled in,” a garda spokesperson said.

“One of the females reported that she was assaulted by one of the males during the row. She sustained injuries, none of which are life threatening in nature. 

Gardaí appeal to anybody who may have travelled on the Main Street between those times with a dash cam to make contact with them in Letterkenny on 074-9167100.

Should anybody have relevant information, they are also asked to contact Gardaí in Letterkenny or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

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Nathaniel Lacy and Partners LLP are seeking to recruit a Legal Secretary to join their firm.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing secretarial and administrative support to their fee earner.

The role can be based in our Letterkenny, Dublin, Galway, Meath or Sligo offices. 

This is a full time permanent position with a very competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities for this role will include:

1. Secretarial support to partner(s) and fee-earner(s) as required, ensuring that documentation and correspondence are produced to a high standard;
2. Dictation typing;
3. Renaming and saving post to case management system;
4. Preparing briefs/booklets for counsel/engineers and doctors;
5. Preparing booklets for hearing;
6. Preparation of bills/invoices from case management system;
7. Following up on payment of bills from clients as appropriate;
8. Dealing with telephone queries;
9. Other secretarial and administrative tasks as requested.

The successful candidate will have:

1. Minimum one year experience as a Legal Secretary essential;
2. Fast and accurate audio and copy typing skills;
3. Very strong IT skills;
4. Experience working with case management systems would be helpful;
5. Have excellent oral and written communication skills.

If you wish to apply for this role please email a CV and cover letter to: vacancies@nlacy.ie

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Gardaí are appealing for information in relation to a hit-and-run that occurred in Carndonagh last month.

A man was struck by a red car while crossing the road at Churchtown on Wednesday the 18 th of December at approximately 7.50pm.

However, the driver of the car continued onwards in the direction of the Mountain Road. Thankfully, the injuries sustained by the man were ‘non-life threatening’ in nature.

“We are anxious to locate the vehicle in question and the driver of same,” a garda spokesperson said. 

If anybody travelled in the Carndonagh area, or on the Mountain Road, with a dash cam between 7.30pm and 8.30pm on the evening in question, they are urged to make the footage available to Gardaí.

Gardaí in Buncrana may be contacted on 074- 9320540 in connection with this incident. The Garda Confidential Line may also be contacted on 1800 666 111.

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A leading Letterkenny creche and Montessori school requires qualified early years educators/childcare practitioners.

EMSC Montessori Ltd has a proud tradition of early education.

It now has an opening for a number of positions.

These positions are both full-time and part-time including relief cover.

The roles range from two to five days per week and ranging from 19 to 39 hours per week.

Salary: Attractive pay rates.

Qualifications: Minimum QQI Level 5 Major Award / Desirable Level 7 / 8 in Early Childhood Care and Education

If you think this is the position for you then please email your CV with cover letter to info@errigalcreche.com or forward your CV with cover letter to Maureen Walsh, Managing Director, EMSC Montessori Limited, Glencar Irish, Longlane, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal.

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A Letterkenny secondary school has recorded proof of a massive earthquake – in China.

The 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck in Xizang in China which is 7,746 kilometres from Donegal.

The shockwaves were recorded on the seismometer equipment located at Loreto in Letterkenny.

The region has experienced several aftershocks.

The school posted the readings from the earthquake on their social media.

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Main pic: The Darren Mills 6k u16 winners were Aileen Logue and Evan Ward.

A number of Rosses AC athletes made the long trip to Athlone after Christmas to take part in the North West Indoor Games event. 

Leah McGarvey took in the long jump in the senior women’s and Una Richardson in the U18 securing  2nd place finishes. Rosie Breslin performed well in her first ever hurdles race placing 2nd in her heat and also secured the first juvenile medal of the day in the U12 high jump, clearing 1.25m for 2nd place. Some fine performance on the oval track in the U12 600m, Tamara Parker just falling short on the day as she still recovers from recent illness. However, Caitlin Sweeney had a superb run, taking her heat by the scruff of the neck and only getting pipped at the line and ensuring a fine 5th place finish overall. Shortly after and determined to secure herself a medal, Caitlin jumped over 4 metres for the first time for 3rd place. Rosie Breslin, 5th place, Jenny Gallagher and Eveney Green also made it into the top 3rd of a busy field. Next up was the U10 boys sprints, with Xavier Gallagher showing great potential even though running out of age, and Deacon Parker going well too. No placing for the U12 girls in the sprints in an extremely busy field of almost 60 athletes, but some fine performances non the less from Tamara, Jenny and Eveney, with Eveney getting a fine PB going under 10 seconds for the first time. More to come from this committed group of U12 athletes, which showed when they managed to get on the podium for 3rd place in the relay.  

In the  senior section, Rachel Boner took on the women’s 400m and secured first place in a great time of 1.08. The last event for the U10 boys was the race walk, a fun one to watch. Deacon Parker led from gun to tape, but with a few penalties for these first timers, he fell to 3rd place, but was still delighted with his effort. Great performance too from Xavier Gallagher and Warren Greene, both out of age group. A great day all round and lots of fun had. 

The Darren Mills 6k men winners were Kieran Doherty and Charlie O’Donnell.

The 10th (Official) Annual Darren Mills Memorial Run saw first home shared by Kieran Doherty (LAC) and Charlie O’Donnell (RAC) followed closely by Declan Gallagher (RAC). Helen McCready (RAC) took the honours in the female section and was joined on the podium by RAC’s adopted daughter, Claire Reid. In the u16 section Aileen Logue led home the girls with Evan Ward leading the boys home. 

The Darren Mills 6k women winner was Helen McCready.

A number of updates for other races include a 5k in Falcarragh where it was great to see Shane O Donnell back racing and taking the win and a man who has had a great year Norman McClean second. Patrick Trimble and David McKelvey were racing in Mountcharles where David was second and Patrick winning his category. 

Bernie Boyle was back in Scotland and decided to get a race in whilst there having a flyer over 10k with a time of 40:06 putting her second in her age category at the Tillicoultry race. The team west winter league took to the Donegal mountain peaks, a tough race over 22.5k saw Shaun Stewart take the win and Declan Gallagher 2nd with Charlie Postie and Paul McKelvey put in the hard graft as well for strong results. The Mullaghduff 5k on New Years Day saw a number of athletes get the year off to a good start taking in the scenic route. First home was Declan Ferry with Charlie O’Donnell and David McKelvey close behind. Declan Gallagher, Paul McKelvey, Paddy Solon, Eoin Boyle and Eugene McCafferty in the next group. 

Sportshall will recommence again on Wednesday 15th January in the Gym at the RCS from 7pm to 8pm for children 7-10 years old. A reminder that membership is also due for the 2025 season. If you have registered through Sportshall in the last month or two, you’re already covered. Please feel free to check with me via PM. All other memberships will either need to be newly registered or renewed depending. Payments can be made via PayPal, or cash with Roseleen or Caitriona. 2025 membership is €25 for Child, €35 for Adult, €80 for Family

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Two ladders were stolen following a burglary at a Letterkenny premises before Christmas.

The incident took place in the Killylastin area sometime between midday on Sunday the 15th of December and 2pm on Saturday 21st of December.

A shed was broken into after a lock was cut, causing damage to the roller door, and two ladders were stolen from within. One was a 20ft roofing ladder that is covered in various paint colours. The second is a 40ft extendable ladder with green paint down one side.

Gardaí are asking anyone who noticed any suspicious activity in the Killylastin area between those dates, or has information in relation to the stolen ladders, to contact Letterkenny Garda Station on 074-9167100. The Garda Confidential Line may also be contacted on 1800 666 111.

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A number of Donegal motorists had their speeding charges withdrawn after a court loophole emerged in the cases.

The motorists appeared at a sitting of Letterkenny District Court before Judge Eiteain Cunningham.

Two operators of the GoSafe speed detection vehicles appeared in court to give evidence in the cases of a number of motorists allegedly driving over the speed limit.

The cases related to a number of locations across Donegal including Dromore outside Letterkenny.

Garda Sergeant Gerard Dalton invited the GoSafe operators to give evidence of the cases.

The speed van operators were sworn in and Sergeant Dalton asked the operators to give their evidence in the cases.

A number of those charged with the speeding offences had already indicated that they were pleading guilty.

The GoSafe operators gave evidence of the speeds being traveled as well as the locations and also the identity of the registered owner of the vehicle.

The operator also revealed that fixed charge penalty notices had been issued to the registered owner of the various vehicles.

Sergeant Dalton then asked the operator if he could tell the court if the fixed charge notice had been paid?

The operator said he could not as he did not have access to this information.

Sergeant Dalton replied that he would have to withdraw the cases.

In another case, the speed van operator was asked the date on which the alleged incident happened and he could not find this on the data sheet for the alleged incident and this case was also withdrawn.

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Motorists are being warned to take care following a bad oil spill in Creeslough.

People traveling between Creeslough, Dunfanaghy and Ards have been warned to take extra care and to slow down.

Local county councillor Michael McClafferty said the oil spillage is worst on the N56 at Creeslough graveyard.

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Gardaí have issued a fresh appeal following a night of disruption in Falcarragh town centre on Christmas Eve.

Several vehicles were involved in incidents of dangerous driving through the town’s main street.

The incidents took place between 11.30pm on Christmas Eve (December 24th) and 00.30am on Christmas Day (December 25th)

“If anybody travelled in the Falcarragh area between those times with a dash-cam, we ask them to please make the footage available to investigating Gardaí,” a garda spokesperson said.

Any relevant information should be passed on to Gardaí in Milford on 074-9153060 or via the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

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All Donegal Winter Maintenance designated gritting routes will be gritted from 3pm this afternoon (Tues).

Donegal County Council will send out its fleet of gritters as temperatures plunge again tonight.

The Donegal gritting route index is as follows:

01: National Primary North
02: National Primary Central
03: National Primary South
04: Inishowen South
05: Inishowen East
06: Inishowen West
07: Milford South
08: Milford North
09: Cill Ulta East
10: Cill Ulta West
11: Na Rosa
12: Binswilly
13: Stranorlar North
14: Stranorlar East
15: Stranorlar West
16: Donegal West
17: Donegal North
18: Donegal South
19: Donegal National Secondary
BT: Buncrana Town
LT: Letterkenny Town

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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in Letterkenny over the Christmas period.

The incident took place on the De Valera Road at around 3am on Friday, December 27. 

It has been alleged that one man, who was part of a group of 6-7, assaulted another man at that location. The injured party sustained ‘non-life threatening injuries’ as a result, a garda spokesperson said.

If anybody was in that area between 2.45am and 3.15am with a dash cam, they are urged to make the footage available to Gardaí in Letterkenny on 0749167100.

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The Letterkenny Active Retirement (LARA) group will hold its AGM this week.

The event will take place on Thursday at 2pm at the Regional Cultural Centre (RCC), behind An Grianan Theatre.

The group organises regular coffee mornings, walks and outings and is a great resource for those with a bit more time on their hands.

LARA will continue to meet on the second Thursday of every month and new members are welcome.

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A Letterkenny man charged with alleged public order and assault offences at Dungloe Post Office is still awaiting directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions in his case.

Philip Dodoo, aged 23, appeared at Letterkenny District Court by videolink from Castlerea Prison.

He is charged with assault at the Post Office, Main Street, Dungloe on December 20, 2024, and with a breach of the Public Order Act at The Cope, Main Street, Dungloe on the same date.

Sergeant Gerard Dalton said that directions in the case from the DPP are still awaited.

His solicitor, Mr Patsy Gallagher, told the court that his client is currently in the medical wing at Castlerea Prison.

He asked for the case to be put back to January 20th to see if directions were forthcoming from the DPP.

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Gardaí are appealing for information after a house and car in Buncrana were attacked at the weekend.

The incident occurred in the area of Burwood at approximately 11.30pm last Friday, January 3. A number of windows of the house, and windscreens in a car parked outside, were smashed. 

“We appeal to anybody who may have been in the area with a dash cam between 11pm and midnight to make the footage available to Gardaí,” a garda spokesperson said.

If anybody observed the incident, or if they have any relevant information, they are also urged to make contact with Gardaí in Buncrana on 0749320540. The Garda Confidential line may be reached on 1800 666 111.

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Donegal County Council has confirmed all designated Winter Maintenance Routes will be gritted from 6AM tomorrow.

The Donegal gritting route index as follows:

• 01: National Primary North
• 02: National Primary Central
• 03: National Primary South
• 04: Inishowen South
• 05: Inishowen East
• 06: Inishowen West
• 07: Milford South
• 08: Milford North
• 09: Cill Ulta East
• 10: Cill Ulta West
• 11: Na Rosa
• 12: Binswilly
• 13: Stranorlar North
• 14: Stranorlar East
• 15: Stranorlar West
• 16: Donegal West
• 17: Donegal North
• 18: Donegal South
• 19: Donegal National Secondary
• BT: Buncrana Town
• LT: Letterkenny Town

Check Donegal County Council’s interactive map for gritting routes
Assume that no road is ice free.

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North West Forest Services is a professional tree surgery company based in County Donegal. We offer all aspects of tree care to private, commercial, government agency and utility companies throughout Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Based in Knock, Ballybofey, the company now requires an Office Administrator for maternity leave cover (full-time).

We are seeking a friendly, organised and detail-oriented individual to join our team as temporary office administrator to cover maternity leave.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy being the first point of contact for a dynamic organisation, we’d love to hear from you!

Salary will depend on experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet and assist visitors in a professional and welcoming manner.
• Answer and direct phone calls to the appropriate staff members.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries.
• Provide administrative support, such as scheduling meetings, preparing documents, and managing office supplies.
• Assist in pricing and applying for upcoming contracts.
• Responsible for fleet management, vehicle insurance etc
• Managing ISO standards database.
• Assist with other tasks and projects as required.

Required Skills:

• Previous experience in a receptionist or administrative role is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a team environment. Duration:

This is a temporary position to cover maternity leave, with an expected duration of 8-9 months.

To apply please send a copy of your CV to info@nwfs.ie

Closing date for applications Friday 24th of January 2025.

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Gardaí are appealing for information after a window in a Letterkenny house was smashed on New Year’s Eve.

The incident occurred at the home in Ballymacool Woods at approximately 6.40am on Tuesday, December 31. 

“We appeal to anybody who may have observed any vehicles being driven in the Ballymacool area around that time to get in touch with us,” a garda spokesperson said.

Also, if anybody travelled in the area of Ballymacool, on the R250 between Letterkenny town and Ballymacool or in the area of the Convent Road, with a dash cam between 6am and 7am on that date are urged to contact Gardaí.

Letterkenny Garda Station can be contacted on 0749167100. The Garda Confidential line may also be contacted on 1800 666 111.

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Congratulations to Brian McBride (main pic) who was first over-70 in the Lough 5 mile road race held on New Year’s Eve.

The annual event, staged by the local GAA Club in Loughmacrory outside Omagh, attracted 795 finishers.

Letterkenny A.C.’s only other representative was Ciaran O’Donnell, who ran 35:25, placing him fifth in the over-55 category.  

In the Glaslough Harriers 10km Danny Mooney finished in an excellent time of 31:41 while Philip McHugh crossed the line in 37:11.

In the Milford Handicap 3km 2024 Sinead George was the first club female to cross the line in 11:55 while Michael Harkin was the first male in a time of 10:23.

Ciaran O’Donnell ran 12:04, Siobhan Gallagher 12:39, Cara Harkin 12:40, Noel Lynch ran 14:08, Liam Wiseman 14:16, Stella McCole ran 14:17, Claire Price 16:00, Ella Kelly 16:15, Aine Gallagher 16:15, Ruth McCrudden ran 16:24, Sean O’Donnell 16:25 and Noelle Lynch ran 17:19,

In the Finn Valley 5km Martin Gormley was the first LAC runner to complete the race in 20:18 while Frank Pinder ran 24:03, Noelle Lynch 31:27, Noreen Pinder 34:01 and Ciaran Bannon ran 56:45.  

LAC will host The Black & Amber 4 Mile event on Sunday the 23rd February 2025 and the club would like to invite all levels of runners and walkers to join us in celebrating the memory of the late Aidan McGlynn who passed away in 2024.

The course will be flat, fast and chip timed.

LAC hosts running sessions from the Aura Leisure Centre on a Tuesday at 5.15pm and 6.30pm for interval running sessions, a Thursday evening hill run at 6pm, Saturday mornings at 9.30am for a tempo run and Sunday mornings at 8am for a long run. 

Fit 4 Life which is run by LAC in conjunction with the Donegal Sports Partnership takes place every Monday at 6pm on the track at the Aura Leisure Centre Letterkenny. 

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