Gardaí are currently at the scene of a fatal single vehicle road traffic collision in Falcarragh. The collision occurred at approximately 1.30pm this afternoon on the N56, Ballina Road, at Falcarragh. Advertisement The driver and sole occupant of the car involved, a female in her 80s, was taken to hospital for the treatment of […]
Car seized: Tax was out for 1,390 days
Gardaí are urging motorists to make sure all their vehicle’s documentation is up to date and properly displayed. It comes after Gardai seized a car in the Ballybofey area in the early hours of this morning after it was established through the use of the active mobility app that the tax had expired 1,390 days […]
Over €244,000 worth of illicit cigarettes and tobacco seized in Donegal
Over 240,000 illicit cigarettes, 52 kgs of ‘roll your own tobacco’ and a vehicle have been seized in County Donegal. Revenue officers carried out a search of the vehicle on Wednesday as part of an intelligence-led operation. The illicit cigarettes, branded ‘Sobranie’, and tobacco, branded ‘Golden Virginia’, have a combined estimated value of over €244,000, […]
Aibhlinn Gallagher wins Primary Schools Road Safety Art competition
The Donegal Road Safety Working Group, Finn Harps Football Club & iMotors have announced the winners of the Primary School Road Safety Art Competition. This year once again many excellent drawings were submitted, and the competition continues to be popular with primary school children in Donegal. The overall winner was Aibhlinn Gallagher, Murroe National School, […]
Mariners’ marvellous title success features on Today FM
By Diarmaid Doherty Ramelton Mariners’ dramatic title win in the Donegal League at the weekend prompted big celebrations among the players and supporters – and the success has even gained national attention. Club stalwart Mark Wilson was interviewed by Today FM presenter Dave Moore this morning and Dave couldn’t hide his admiration for the Donegal […]
James and Neven Maguire cook up a special thank you to Beaumont Hospital
Six years ago this month, James Maguire from Illistrin in Letterkenny was admitted to Beaumont Hospital with a suspected head injury after having a serious accident in Dublin City. After several brain scans at Beaumont Hospital, it was discovered that James had a bleed and swelling to the left side of his brain and was […]
Donegal reporter examines Ireland’s abortion laws in RTÉ Investigates tonight
By Louise Doyle DONEGAL investigative reporter for RTÉ Aoife Hegarty examines the realities of Ireland’s current abortion services and gaps in the system of care which continue to impact women in a documentary to air tonight. For seven months, RTÉ Investigates reporter, Kilcar woman, Aoife Hegarty has been examining Ireland’s abortion services. Tonight’s revealing RTÉ […]
Scoil Iosagain: McConalogue expects approval to proceed to construction this week
Donegal minister, Charlie McConalogue, says confirmation to proceed to construction is imminent on a newbuild school for Scoil Iosagain in Buncrana. Following on from confirmation of additional funding last week for the Department of Education’s school building programme of €800 million, Minister McConalogue said: “I now expect the approval for the school to move to […]
Fundraiser organised in memory of businessman Richard Finney
The memory of Letterkenny businessman Richard Finney is to be celebrated with a unique fundraiser for Pieta House. Originally from Lisburn in Co. Antrim, Richard had long made Donegal his home. He was very well known, particularly in Letterkenny where he ran the popular Counter Deli and his death last September was met with deep […]
St. Eunan’s College to proudly present ‘Nothing Gold Can Stay’ at An Grianán
St Eunan’s College Drama Group has proudly unveiled their latest theatrical masterpiece, ‘Nothing Gold Can Stay,’ which will take to the stage at An Grianán Theatre on Wednesday, April 24. An enthralling adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s iconic novel, ‘The Outsiders’, it’s directed by Daniel Nelis and Rachael McShane, adapted for the stage by Tommy McIntyre. […]