THE Department of Transport will launch an emergency procurement process this week with a view to restoring air services linking Dublin with Donegal as quickly as possible. Ministers Ryan and Naughton briefed the cabinet on the plans this morning. The department will issue a request for quotes directly to airlines in the coming days, in […]
‘Finding replacement air carrier a top priority’
FINDING a replacement carrier for Donegal Airport following the collapse of Stobart Air is the Department of Transport’s priority. Donegal County Council says it has been in contact with Carrickfinn in the wake of Stobart’s liquidation and that it will continue to engage over the coming days. “My thoughts first and foremost go the staff […]
Fire at Letterkenny house prompts calls for action
A derelict Letterkenny house being used as a drinking den has been described as a “disaster waiting to happen”. Firefighters and gardaí were called to Ard Colm Cille last Tuesday following a fire in the shed of the property which has been empty for at least 15 years. A group of young people were spotted […]
Anger of over secrecy surrounding Taoiseach’s visit
TAOISEACH Micheál Martin’s office has yet to comment on why his visit to Donegal yesterday was kept under the radar. Mr Martin visited Raphoe and Inishowen where he met with mica families and campaigners. But only a handful of people were notified about the visit, a fact that has created considerable anger among some elected […]
Raids carried out in Donegal into INLA activity
GARDAÍ have carried out searches in Kerrykeel and Buncrana as part of a two-day cross border investigation targeting drug criminality linked to the INLA. The searches, along with further raids in Finglas, Co Dublin, resulted in a number of electronic devices being seized. Superintendent Goretti Sheridan of the Buncrana Garda District said, “This operation has […]
Letterkenny man through to final of Big DIY Challenge
A Letterkenny man will be hoping to carve himself out a prize in tonight’s final of The Big DIY Challenge. Fergal Megannety’s beehive inspired by a Russian dacha has secured him a place among the last contestants competing for a first prize of €10,000. Well known as a photographer, Fergal is also a DIY enthusiast […]
Multi-million euro visitor centre plans for Fort Dunree
FORT Dunree and Head is to be developed into a new world-class visitor experience following an announcement of a €12.5 million investment. The news has just come from Minister for Tourism Catherine Martin and Fáilte Ireland, the latter putting €9.3 million into the project. Over the first five years of operation the project will generate […]
Bundoran lifeboat to the rescue of two paddleboarders
THE volunteer crew of Bundoran RNLI was requested to launch yesterday evening to reports of two paddleboarders being blown out to sea off Mermaid’s Cove in County Sligo. The 999 call was made to Malin Head Coast Guard just after 6pm who immediately paged the Bundoran RNLI volunteers. At 6.11pm, the Bundoran Lifeboat ‘William Henry […]
St Eunan’s GAA Club hoping to corner campervan market
ST Eunan’s GAA Cub in Letterkenny is sectioning of part of its car park to accommodate campervan and motorhomes as the delayed holiday season gets underway. In the latest fundraising initiative, the club is designating a block of spaces next to the clubhouse to create a designated area for visitors and tourists to stay overnight. […]
Gweedore man conned Department out of €134,000
A Gweedore man who conned the Department of Social Protection out of €134,000 would need to win the lottery to pay back the State, a court has heard. Judge Paul Kelly made the remark as he heard that Micheal O’Donnell, Lower Brinaleck, was paying back €30 per week to the Department. The judge said he […]