UISCE ÉIREANN could be held responsible for “corporate manslaughter” if they fail to keep the country’s fire hydrants in proper working order. That was the warning from Sinn Fein councillor Gerry McMonagle when he spoke on the issue during a debate at the Letterkenny/Milford Municipal District meeting. The council had received a long-awaited reply from […]
Convoy of brand new McGinley coaches arriving in Donegal today
A fleet of brand new buses will arrive in Donegal later this afternoon – and it promises to be a sight to be seen. The ten brand new Volvo 9700 coaches are being added to McGinley Coach Travel fleet and the company announced their acquisition today. In a post on social media, McGinley Coach Travel […]
Funding announced for Bluestacks Way hiking trail
The Bluestacks Way in Donegal is to benefit from €10,000 in funding announced today as part of the upgrade of a host of walking and hiking trails across rural Ireland. Under the Government’s Walks Scheme, over €408,000 will be provided to resurface, re-route and improve outdoor trails around Ireland to benefit local communities, tourists, walkers […]
Make a bid for a great cause at Anonymous Art Auction
The Ardara Anonymous Art Auction is being held in Nancy’s Bar, Ardara this evening (Saturday) starting at 8.30pm. It will feature up to 60 pieces of beautiful artwork, in different mediums and sizes both in portrait and landscape forms, by both known artists and local people. Artwork has travelled from as far as the US […]
Special birthday celebrations for Mary Devlin
Congratulations and best wishes to Mary Devlin, Beechwood St, Derry and formerly Newtowncunningham who celebrated her 80th birthday last weekend at a party in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana. A brilliant night was had by all, music, dancing, singing and lots of fun. Mary entertained her guests singing her signature tune ‘Lipstick on your Collar.’ […]
COLUMN: Small things can become big issues when you are doubting yourself as a parent
By Louise Flanagan Parenthood is the steepest of learning curves. Babies don’t come with a manual; we’re expected to figure it out as we go. Trust your instincts, they say. And yet, there are loads of guidelines that we are urged to follow. Advertisement Yes, they’re in the best interest of our babies, but it […]
Simon Harris becomes Ireland’s youngest ever Taoiseach
Ireland has a new Taoiseach with Simon Harris officially appointed Ireland’s 16th and youngest ever Taoiseach at the age of 37. His appointment was confirmed today during a ceremony with President Michael D Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin in Dublin. Earlier, TDs in the Dáil backed his nomination to become the country’s new Taoiseach by […]
Donegal man in court after over £1.2m worth of cannabis found in furniture van
A van driver arrived at Belfast Port with more than £1m worth of herbal cannabis stored among boxes of paint, a court heard on Monday. Police seized the haul after stopping 41-year-old Jonathan Paul McDaid’s vehicle as he got off a ferry from Liverpool on Sunday morning. McDaid, of St Judes Court in Lifford, Co Donegal, appeared […]
Major new appointment for Aisling Arnold of Arnold’s Hotel
Aisling Arnold has been elected as the new Chair of the Donegal Branch of the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF). Aisling, who is the General Manager of Arnold’s Hotel in Dunfanaghy, says she is honoured to be elected into the position. She takes over from former Branch Chair Paul Diver. Advertisement Aisling Arnold is a fourth-generation […]
Strabane woman has died following traffic collision on A5
POLICE in the North have confirmed that a woman from Strabane has died following a single vehicle road traffic collision on the A5 near the village of Bready in Co. Tyrone on Sunday. Oonagh Burns (35) was driving a white Seat Leon on the Victoria Road when it left the carriageway close to the junction […]