A YOUNG rock climbing instructor has blazed a trail for the adventure activity in Donegal after he became the first person ever to scale the little-known, but aptly named, ‘Holy Jesus Wall’ on Owey Island.
Concern over windfarms on Donegal-Tyrone border
WEST Tyrone’s natural landscapes along the Donegal border are being reduced to “industrial sites” by the wind industry, Strabane District Council has warned.
Sharp increase in thefts from cars
THERE has been a 33 per cent increase in reported thefts from vehicles, with “significant rises” in Buncrana, Milford and Letterkenny Garda Districts.
Canon McDyer Archaeology Summer school starts this weekend
THE 27th annual week-long Canon James McDyer Archaeology Summer school starts tomorrow (Saturday) in Glencolmcille.
Serial illegal dumper has waste licence revoked
IT HAS emerged this morning that the man behind Donegal’ largest refuse collection company, who has a number of convictions for illegal dumping, has had his waste collection licence revoked.
PSNI helicopter assists major garda manhunt
By Cronan Scanlon A PSNI helicopter and two civilian aeroplanes assisted Gardai during a major search operation along the border last week which resulted in two suspected burglars being arrested and brought to court. Details of the dramatic ground and air operation only emerged at Letterkenny District Court this week where two Stranorlar brothers appeared […]
Shock and anger at Minister’s windfarm threat
THERE was anger and confusion yesterday after it emerged the Minister for Environment may overturn a decision by Donegal County Council to make large tracts of Donegal out-of-bounds for windfarm development.
MacLochlainn demands hospital ‘spy camera’ investigation
IT has been more than 17 weeks since a spy camera was detected at Letterkenny General Hospital and Donegal Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn has now demanded that an independent investigation must be established.
Huge interest in ‘La Boheme’ opera in Ballybofey
THE Egyptian Ambassador to Ireland is visiting Donegal this weekend to attend two performances of the opera ‘La Boheme’ which will be held in Jackson’s Hotel, Ballybofey.
Snoring defendant charged with alleged serious assault
A SNORING Raphoe man had to be awoken from a deep sleep at the back of Letterkenny District Court yesterday where he was charged with seriously assaulting another man.