Second man dies following tragic Creeslough crash
A second young man has died following a two-car collision outside Creeslough at the start of September. Michael McGinley, from Faymore, Creeslough, passed away last night. His death followed injuries...
View ArticleBank closes Donegal branches temporarily over Covid issues
Bank of Ireland is to temporarily close its branches in Bunbeg, Bundoran and Glenties will close temporarily to help ensure continuity of service at its larger Letterkenny branch. The redeployment of...
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Miles of smiles as winners collect cars in Letterkenny Credit Union draw
We could think of worst things to do on a Monday morning! Letterkenny ladies Anne Boyce and Brenda Doherty didn’t mind when the alarm went off today. That’s because their most important task of the day...
View ArticleExtra repayment break is welcomed for local authority home loan borrowers
Donegal Minister Charlie McConalogue has welcomed the extension of the mortgage payment break for local authority home loan borrowers facing difficulties due to the Covid-19 emergency. The mortgage...
View ArticleBreaking: 22 more cases of Covid-19 in Donegal
Twenty-two new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Donegal. Health officials report that 390 cases were detected nationwide on Sunday. 209 of the new cases are in Dublin. There have been no...
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New Deputy Principal appointed to Donegal secondary school
Donegal ETB has appointed Ms Caroline Doherty as the new Deputy Principal of Moville Community College. Ms Doherty will replace Mr Eamonn Ryan who is retiring at the end of October after nineteen years...
View ArticleTravel Alert: Delays expected on Letterkenny-Lifford route this Tuesday
Motorists travelling on the Letterkenny-Lifford road tomorrow morning are being advised to expect delays due to roadworks. The works are scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 29th Sept 2020 from 8am- 12...
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Virtual Donegal Connect 2020 announced – book your place now!
Donegal Connect 2020 has been officially launched with an exciting and informative Programme of Events to take place virtually on Thursday October 8th. Key themes for this year’s event will include...
View ArticleDoherty TD criticises end of Covid-19 mortgage break
Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty TD has criticised the government for failing to secure an extension of payment breaks for Irish borrowers affected by Covid-19. The six-month scheme of mortgage repayment...
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Dog found in Letterkenny – is it yours?
An appeal is underway to find the owner of a missing dog found in Letterkenny. This small Cava Poo (pictured above) followed a person from St. Eunans College up to College Farm Road today (Monday). If...
View Article€114,500 allocated to Donegal for sport and physical activity initiatives
SPORT and physical activity in Donegal has received a welcome boost, with €114,500 being allocated to Donegal Sports Partnership through the Dormant Accounts Fund. The allocation is part of a total...
View ArticleDonegal side of diocese is being tested again – Bishop
The Bishop of Derry and Raphoe has announced that all Church of Ireland building in Donegal will close for public services during Level 3 lockdown. Public worship has been stopped with immediate effect...
View ArticleGrainne Hines wins club competition as Letterkenny ladies reach final
THE Letterkenny Ladies Golf competition on Tuesday 22nd September sponsored by Mourne Antiques was won by Grainne Hines on 36 points. Runner-up was Angela Bradley with 34 points. The Front 9 was won...
View ArticleCross-border appeal after digger stolen in Strabane
A CROSS border appeal for information regarding the theft of a digger last week has been mounted. The PSNI have sought assistance following the theft of an orange Hitachi 135 digger, which was reported...
View ArticleNo further British soldiers to be prosecuted over Bloody Sunday
A DECISION not to prosecute 15 British soldiers in connections with events on Bloody Sunday in 1972 has been upheld by the Public Prosecution Service (PPS) in Northern Ireland. The PPS communicated its...
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Weather warning for Donegal with risk of flooding
A status yellow rain warning has been issued for Donegal and ten other counties tonight and tomorrow morning. Met Eireann is warning of local flooding risks as heavy and persistent rain sets in from...
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We all have a part to play to ‘make way’ for people with disabilities
Donegal TD Thomas Pringle and Senator Eileen Flynn are calling on people to be more aware of how their actions can affect access to public spaces for people with disabilities. Deputy Pringle and...
View ArticleSOLD! Bungalow in holiday hotspot is snapped up after thrilling bidding war
A bungalow near the scenic Donegal coastline has gone under the virtual hammer for almost two and a half times its reserve price. The four-bed house at 3 The Dunes, Dunfanaghy, had a reserve price of...
View ArticleCovid-19: 320 new cases in Northern Ireland as ‘curfew’ announced
ANOTHER 320 cases of Covid-19 have been recorded in Northern Ireland. The latest figures from the Department of Health mean that there have now been 11,629 positive cases in the region. Northern...
View ArticleNigel Ferry elected Donegal League secretary at AGM held via Zoom
NIGEL Ferry has been elected as the new secretary of the Donegal Junior League. The Glenea United clubman was appointed last night at a unique annual general meeting of the League, which was held...
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