Council seeks ‘Expressions of Interest’ for Town and Village Renewal Scheme 2025
Donegal County Council are now seeking Expressions of Interests from community groups in relation to the 2025 Town and Village Renewal Scheme for the Main Scheme and Project Development Measure Project...
View ArticleBuncrana man who threatened woman with wheel brace appears in court
A “very erratic” Buncrana man, who allegedly threatened a woman with a wheel brace after she asked him to move his car from the front of her driveway last year, has appeared in court. Cathal McDaid, of...
View ArticleCloudy, wet and breezy day in store today – Met Éireann
It will be a cloudy, wet and breezy day today across Ulster with further outbreaks of rain. The rain will be moderate and possibly heavy at times. Highs of 8 to 10 degrees with moderate to fresh and...
View ArticleDonegal Gaeltacht will die unless more planning permissions granted – MEP Ní...
The Donegal Gaeltacht will die if we don’t start granting more planning permissions, an Irish MEP has claimed. Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, has said native Irish speakers are being pushed out of Gaeltacht areas...
View ArticleDonegal Gardaí get Bank Holiday road safety campaign underway
Donegal Gardaí got their Bank Holiday road safety campaign underway this morning. The initiative will remain in place until 7am on Tuesday. Gardaí will be out in force around the county, focusing on...
View ArticleCalls for urgent reform after Donegal trawler skipper acquitted in court
A call has been made for the urgent reform of Ireland’s sea fisheries legislation after a trawler master was acquitted of charges of failing to accurately record his catch by a Co Donegal court. Gareth...
View ArticleHuge cruise liners to boost Inishowen tourism this summer
Main pic: The Norwegian Star arriving into Greencastle on a previous visit. A number of huge cruise liners will visit Greencastle this summer, resulting in a major boost for tourism on the Inishowen...
View ArticlePensioner fined after bizarre ‘hit and run’ at Ramelton roadworks
A pensioner has been fined in court after a bizarre ‘hit and run’ at roadworks in Ramelton. The incident happened at Fawninoughan, Ramelton, on January 29th, 2024 when road worker Alexander Hutchinson...
View ArticleNotice: Car key handed into Letterkenny Gardaí
This Mercedes car key was found between the Dry Arch and the Polestar roundabouts this morning. It was handed in at Letterkenny Garda Station. Please contact Gardaí on 074-9167100 or call to the Garda...
View ArticleBeing 60 is a Great Friday for Harry!
He got out of the country so he wouldn’t have to pay the fire service call-out charge to extinguish the blaze from the 60 candles on his birthday cake. Legendary Letterkenny man Harry Walsh took his...
View ArticleHarps hope to extend unbeaten run against Kerry FC at Finn Park tonight
Resurgent Finn Harps hope to extend their unbeaten run when they play host to Kerry FC in Ballybofey tonight in the SSE Airtricity League First Division. Kick-off at Finn Park is 7:45pm. Harps went...
View ArticleMajor power cut affecting Letterkenny – Traffic lights out
A major power outage is currently affecting Letterkenny, with a number of sets of traffic lights out of operation. A spokesperson for the ESB said the outage is a result of a fault at Ballyraine and...
View ArticleMan arrested in Letterkenny after cars broken into
A man has been arrested after an attempt to interfere with a number of parked cars in Letterkenny today. It is believed damage has been caused to three cars. A man in his 20s has since been arrested...
View ArticleLetterkenny traffic lights could be out for five days – council
Donegal County Council has confirmed their traffic lights in Letterkenny could be out of action until next Tuesday. The lights at Port Road, Justice Walsh Road, High Road and Main Street are currently...
View ArticleMcGonagle out as McGuinness names panel for Monaghan clash
Jim McGuinness has to plan without Caolan McGonagle for Sunday’s Ulster Championship clash with Monaghan. The injured Buncrana man will be replaced by Jeaic MacCeallabhuí for the game in Clones. Both...
View ArticleDrumboe Martyrs to hold Annual Commemoration in Stranorlar this Sunday
On this coming Easter Sunday, republicans will gather all over Ireland to remember the men and women of every generation who have given their lives in the struggle for Irish freedom. The Drumboe...
View ArticleDonegal family’s appeal after son, 4, diagnosed with rare blood disorder
A St Johnston family are appealing for support and donations after their young son was diagnosed with an acute illness which means he has to travel to the Netherlands for specialist treatment....
View ArticleAppeal after car parts stolen from business on Tyrone-Donegal border
Police are appealing for information following a report of a theft of vehicle parts from a business in the Lifford Road area of Strabane in the early hours of this morning. A large quantity of vehicle...
View ArticleVacancies: McGinty Tractors require Marketing Executive and Agri Mechanic
McGinty Tractors, based at Clar Road outside Donegal Town, have two vacancies. The roles include a Marketing Executive and an Agricultural Mechanic. Details and requirements for each role are contained...
View ArticleNail gun found along roadside in east Donegal
A nail gun was handed into Ballybofey Garda Station today after it was found along the roadside in the Castlefin area. The initials of the owner are written on the side. Please call Gardaí in...
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