by Louise Doyle LETTERKENNY barber Gerry McKeever is to lodge his nomination paper for the forthcoming General Election as an independent candidate, with housing, infrastructure and the fisheries policy central to his manifesto. While it may be the first political outing for the well-known local barber, who was raised on the Market Square, for more than 40 years Gerry […]
Green Ribbon family fun festival to take place in Donegal next month
A Green Ribbon family fun festival will take place in Glenveagh National Park this September. The event takes place on Sunday, September 8 from 11am to 2pm at Glenveagh National Park. This is an information day for individuals and families to coincide with World Suicide Prevention Day which takes place on September 10 and Green […]
NATIONAL: More than €13.5 million stolen in investment fraud in Ireland this year
An Garda Síochána is advising the public to pay particular close attention when considering any potential investments given the staggering amounts being stolen through investment fraud in Ireland. Between January 2020 and this month over €75 million was reported stolen in Ireland through investment fraud. So far this year, €13.5 million has been stolen from […]
Leaving Cert results – a step on the road to independence for our young
By Sabrina Sweeney Leaving Cert results day brings anticipation and trepidation for students everywhere. It is a nerve-wracking time and for some it can be a traumatic experience; young people are under such an enormous amount of pressure and expected to make huge decisions at very emotional times. Advertisement From choices around third-level courses, preferred […]
The calm before the storm-Thunderstorm to hit Donegal tonight
IT seems like this morning’s bright and sunny spells may be the calm before the storm as hail and thunderstorms are set to hit the North-West later tonight. This morning we will see some scattered showers across the county, some will be heavy with a chance of hail. Highest temperatures today of 14 to 16 […]
Death notices for Donegal- Friday, August 23
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Michael (Mickey) Shiels, Fanad – Sean Marley, Stranorlar Advertisement -Anne (Nancy) Herron, Missouri, USA and Ardara – Helen Doherty, Donegal Town – Vincent Bourke, Ballybofey and Mayo -Sean Kenney, Carrick -Karl O’Donnell, Glasgow and Portnoo Michael (Mickey) Shiels, Fanad The death has occurred of Michael (Mickey) […]
Killybegs Coast Guard assist injured walker at Secret Waterfall
By Dionne Meehan Killybegs Coast Guard were tasked to the Secret Waterfall to assist an injured walker earlier today. They received the call-out at 2.49pm today, Thursday, August 22. Advertisement A spokesperson said: “A walker had fallen and sustained an injury. “The casualty was treated by paramedics and transported to a waiting ambulance by our […]
Night-time road works scheduled for Drumlonagher Roundabout next week
ROAD resurfacing works will take place next week on the N15 approaching Drumlonagher Roundabout. Works will be carried out at night between 6pm and 7am. Work will begin on Wednesday, August 28 and will commence on Friday, August 30. Traffic control measures will be in operation.
‘People need to be more responsible’ – councillor
By Dionne Meehan A LOCAL councillor is urging dog owners to keep their pets under control following reports of a second incident on the greenway in Muff at the weekend. Responding to claims that an individual was bitten by a dog on the greenway between Muff and Quigley’s Point on the Inishowen peninsula on Saturday, […]
‘Tough drive’ from Letterkenny didn’t dampen the Wolfe Tones’ performance at EP
THE Wolfe Tones gave a phenomenal performance at Electric Picnic on Sunday despite driving over four hours to get there. The exhausted band members had driven 330km from Letterkenny after headlining Summer Sessions on Saturday night. The world’s most famous republican band, made up of members Brian Warfield (78), Tommy Byrne (80) and Noel Nagle […]