Uisce Éireann has renewed its appeal to the public to ‘Think Water Conservation’ as warm weather returns and demand increases. This comes as over half of Irish households (54%)* still admit to wasting water. As part of its annual campaign, Uisce Éireann is calling on households across the country to assess water usage habits and […]
Killybegs Coast Guard recuses two people after vessel gets into difficulty
THE Killybegs Coast Guard was tasked last night when a sailing vessel got into difficulty south-west of Killybegs. The team were tasked at 8.56pm by Malin Head Coast Guard to come to the assistance of the sailing vessel which had two people on board. The sailing vessel had experienced loss of engine power and with […]
IFA County Executive Meeting to be held on McHugh’s Farm
By Dionne Meehan DONEGAL IFA are set to hold their County Executive Meeting tonight on McHugh’s farm in Dunfanaghy at 7:30pm. With County Executive Meetings generally being held in hotels, last year the IFA decided to change their strategy by holding meetings on farms. Advertisement The meeting will mainly focus on the new sheep scheme. […]
Student who got full marks in English exam thanks her teachers
By Emma Ryan A LETTERKENNY student who received full marks in her English Leaving Certificate exam has thanked her teachers for their help and support. Lakshmi Shaji (18) from College Farm Road, Letterkenny is a former student of Loreto Letterkenny. Advertisement Lakshmi has always been passionate about English, but she was greatly encouraged by her teachers […]
Drivers in Donegal detected speeding amid back to school calls
by Louise Doyle A NUMBER of Donegal motorists were clocked driving in excess of the speed limit this week. The incidents have led to gardaí renewing calls to drivers to watch their speed on the roads amid an alarming increase in road deaths this year. Advertisement Their warning comes as hundreds of pupils in Donegal have also returned to school in […]
Rathmullan public meeting
A PUBLIC meeting of Rathmullan The Way Forward will take place in the SVP Centre on Monday night, September 11, at 8 pm. Speakers will include Cllr Pauric Mc Garvey; the Rural Regeneration Project; Pierce Boyce feature film in Rathmullan; Claire Heaney McKee, Connecting Communities Project Officer with RTWF and Damian Murphy and Declan McFadden […]
Man is airlifted from Errigal
A MAN was airlifted by helicopter from Errigal Mountain yesterday afternoon with a suspected cardiac arrest. The incident happened at around 1pm and ambulance crews and Donegal Mountain Rescue crews were tasked to the scene. The Sligo based Sikorsky 118 Coastguard helicopter was also alerted to the casualty because of the difficult terrain. Advertisement It […]
Political party await approval from Electoral Commission
By Róise Collins DONEGAL’S newest political party have expressed their frustration as they are still waiting for formal approval from the Electoral Commission. The 100% Redress Party are in the midst of becoming a registered party to act as a voice for those affected by defective blocks in Donegal and around the country. Advertisement They have […]
Raphoe residents delighted with ‘life-saving’ restoration of road
By Dionne Meehan RESIDENTS of the Tops in Raphoe have expressed their thanks to Donegal County Council this week after major road works were carried out to fix a crater caused by recent flash floods. The road collapse, which was caused by July’s flash flooding, resulted in a partial collapse of a culvert. Advertisement The […]
Yellow high temperature weather warning for Donegal
Met Éireann have issued a weather warning for Donegal as temperatures are set to soar in the coming days. Very warm and humid weather is forecasted for Thursday and Friday with daytime temperatures expected to be in excess of 27 degrees in many areas. Potential impacts of these conditions include heat stress, uncomfortable sleeping conditions […]