NATURE lovers are invited to find out more about the rich and fascinating ecosystem of Inch Wildfowl Reserve at a special event taking place on Saturday, June 7. Participants can enjoy a range of outdoor activities led by nature experts and Biodiversity Officers from Donegal County Council and Derry City and Strabane District Council through […]
Susan Hamilton to be laid to rest on Inch Island today
By Dionne Meehan DONEGAL’S latest road victim, Susan Hamilton, will be laid to rest on Inch Island later this morning. Ms Hamilton (74), from Manorcunningham, tragically lost her life when the car she was driving collided with a van on the R245 at Bunlin Bridge, Milford last Friday. Advertisement Her body was removed to Letterkenny […]
Weather: Dry and bright today with sunny spells
MANY areas will be dry and bright at first today, with sunny spells and scattered showers. Increasingly cloudy this afternoon with showers becoming more widespread, and some turning heavy. Highest temperatures of 12 to 17 degrees, in a light to moderate breeze. Advertisement Tonight will be mostly cloudy, with outbreaks of rain. Lowest temperatures of […]
Deaths in Donegal, Friday, June 6
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Liam Gilmore, Carndonagh Pedro Serrinha, Milford Advertisement Kyle Robert Scanlon, Ballybofey Julie Devenney (née McCormick), Convoy and Glenties Nancy Russell (née Black), Letterkenny May Bradley, Castlefin Patrick (Paddy) Friel, Gaoth Dobhair Michael Duffy, Carrigart Phelim Doherty (Big John), Malin Laura Finnegan, Kerry, Donegal, Cork and Limerick Susan […]
Rosses Men’s Shed return restored historic currach
By Róise Collins MEMBERS of the Rosses Men’s Shed have returned a historic currach to Ionad Teampaill Chróine in Dungloe following a full restoration. The currach was originally donated to the community by Dr Declan Bonar when he retired from his GP practice in the town several years ago. Since then, it has hung proudly […]
Gardaí warn local businesses of ‘small change’ scam
GARDAÍ have warned local businesses about a ‘quick change’ scam after a premises in Ballybofey was recently targeted. A ‘quick change’ scam is a deceptive tactic where a customer attempts to get more money than they are owed by confusing a cashier into giving them incorrect change. It often involves paying for a small item […]
RNLI crew responds to two bank holiday call-outs
By Róise Collins JUNE is shaping up to be yet another busy month for the Arranmore RNLI, with the volunteer lifeboat crew responding to two emergency call-outs over the bank holiday weekend. On both occasions, the lifeboat was launched to assist with medical evacuations. Advertisement First responders on Arranmore provided initial treatment before transferring the […]
Donegal to get six new high-power recharging hubs
SIX new high-power recharging hubs to service the expanding electrical vehicle (EV) fleet across Ireland’s national road network will be installed in Donegal. An allocation of almost €8 million is being provided to support grants for recharging infrastructure at the selected sites throughout Ireland, with chargers set to be in place by the end of […]
€125,000 allocated for construction of footpath on dangerous Milford road
A SIGNIFICANT safety boost is on the way for the Milford community as €125,000 has been officially allocated from the Community Recognition Fund towards the construction of a much-needed footpath along the hazardous stretch of road from the Mulroy Woods to Lidl. The funding marks a major milestone in efforts to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility […]
New Arranmore Blu ferry to go into service today
THE new Arranmore Blu ferry will go into service for the first time today, Thursday. The team are delighted to announce the arrival of their newest vessel which marks a major milestone in the evolution of ferry services to and from Arranmore Island. The Arranmore Blu was expertly designed by Simon Cormack of Marine Design […]