TWO Donegal students proudly represented the county at the National Europe Direct Soapbox Final held at the Royal College of Physicians in Dublin on Monday. Cassie Lambe, from Loreto Secondary School, Letterkenny and Nicholas Govka, from Crana College, took part in this year’s competition, which challenged participants to argue for or against: ‘Likes, Lies and […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday evening, December 3
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Patrick (Pat) Devenney, London and Manorcunningham Patrick (Pat) Deehan, Carraig Airt Advertisement Connell McDevitt, Portnoo James O’Donnell, Annagry Paul Colgan, Coventry and Ballybofey Liam Gallagher, Bruckless Michael McBride, Fanad Alan James Moore, Letterkenny Louise O’Loughlin, Raphoe Eileen Lynch, Buncrana Desmond Gibbons, Roscommon and Bundoran Anthony ‘Con’ Gallagher, […]
Maintenance works to safeguard water supply taking place in Croithlí and Pettigo
UISCE Éireann’s efforts to safeguard water supply for homes and businesses in across Donegal is continuing, with essential maintenance works taking place this week. Crews will continue with important reservoir cleaning works at Croithlí Water Treatment Plant tomorrow, Thursday and on Friday works will be carried out in Pettigo. Although unlikely, customers in these locations […]
Rathmullan to host Home Security and Cybercrime Awareness Event
A HOME Security and Cybercrime Awareness Event will be held at the SVP Centre in Rathmullan on Monday, December 8, at 7.30 pm. There will be a number of guest speakers at the event including Sergeant Fergus McGroary, Divisional Crime Prevention Officer, and Caitriona Sinnott from Muintir Na Tíre. Refreshments will be served on the night […]
Ward slams ‘deliberate and disgraceful’ late publication of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill
DONEGAL TD Charles Ward called the Government’s move to publish the Defective Concrete Blocks Amendment Bill only eight hours before the Second Stage debate “deliberate and disgraceful”. Deputy Ward said he and his team monitored through the night for publication and contacted Minister Mary Butler’s office at 9.30am this morning, before the Bill was finally […]
Weather: Wet and cloudy day ahead
THERE will be scattered showers early this morning. Cloud will build during the afternoon with outbreaks of rain and drizzle developing in the evening. Highest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be cloudy and wet. There will be clear spells and showers in the morning, some heavy with a chance of hail […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, December 3
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: James O’Donnell, Annagry Paul Colgan, Coventry and Ballybofey Advertisement Liam Gallagher, Bruckless Michael McBride, Fanad Alan James Moore, Letterkenny Louise O’Loughlin, Raphoe Eileen Lynch, Buncrana Vincent Lynch, Buncrana Lexie Spratt, Letterkenny Desmond Gibbons, Roscommon and Bundoran Michael Sr. McLoone, Ballyshanon Angela Blaney, Fanad Anthony ‘Con’ Gallagher, Frosses […]
Live animal nativity stable brings Christmas to life
LETTERKENNY man Tom Giblin is bringing Christmas to life as he prepares to open his live animal nativity stable this week. Ahead of the fundraiser launching on Friday, December 5, at 6 pm in Lisnennan, gardaí have issued advice, noting that the popular charity event attracts large crowds each year. “We ask motorists to be aware […]
Letterkenny gardaí raise funds through successful Movember challenge
A NUMBER of garda members from the Letterkenny Garda Station raised an outstanding €2,237 by participating in Movember last month. The challenge saw the group raise awareness, and funds, for men’s health including prostate and testicular cancer, and mental health. The local garda members took part in the challenge as part of the Frontline Mo-Bros […]
Gardaí warn of scam callers posing as broadband company
GARDAÍ in Donegal have issued a warning after multiple reports of scam calls claiming to be from a well-known broadband company. During the call, the caller explains that the internet speed has been very slow recently and that the recipient of the call will be compensated by the company. In one of the instances, the […]