SINN Féin local election candidate, Cllr John Sheamais Ó Fearraigh, is calling for the installation of toilets at the newly developed car park located at the base of Muckish Mountain in Creeslough. Cllr Ó Fearraigh is highlighting the necessity for restroom facilities, particularly due to the increasing number of tourists visiting the area. “A number […]
Donegal drivers dust off desert debris
MOTORISTS in Donegal are noticing a peculiar phenomenon – their vehicles coated in yellow/orange sand and dust, suspected to have blown in from the Sahara Desert. The Sahara dust is settling on cars and windows, courtesy of prevailing climate conditions. An astounding 200 million tonnes of mineral dust are lifted from the Sahara annually. While […]
Luxury Raphoe mansion worth €0 – defective concrete
ON the open market it should have a price tag of more than €1 million but instead a luxury 3-storey house in Raphoe has just been declared worthless by professional valuers due to its crumbling walls and foundations. The home is owned by Rosalind and Frank McBrearty. In his hayday Frank Snr was one of […]
21 new council housing units for Windyhall in Letterkenny
AMID ongoing pressure to tackle the issue of housing shortage, 21 social homes are going to be constructed in Windyhall, Letterkenny. Donegal County Council has partnered with the firm, Mc Hugh Bros Ltd, to complete the development. It’s seen as a significant move as part of the council’s efforts to provide affordable housing solutions in […]
Tara Hotel in Killybegs changes hands
THE Tara Hotel in Killybegs has officially changed hands, marking the end of an era as John Paul and Breege McGuinness, the outgoing owners, bid farewell to their cherished establishment. In a heartfelt social media announcement, they expressed gratitude for the community’s support over the past two decades and expressed their belief that it’s time […]
June 7 elections portal launched in Donegal
WITH June 7 now just around the corner, an online portal has been created to provide accurate information to voters and also those running in the local elections here in Donegal. For those seeking one the 37 available seats on Donegal County Council, nominations must be lodged from next Monday to the following Saturday, May […]
3,956 Ukrainian refugees in Donegal
THERE are 3,956 Ukrainian refugees in County Donegal, the second highest number in the country after Kerry. New figures, given to the Irish Independent by the Department of Integration, show that Kerry is hosting the largest number of Ukrainians, 6,195. Next is Donegal with 3,956. The figures don’t include Ukrainians in Donegal who may have […]
Motorist arrested and car seized by Letterkenny Gardaí
MEMBERS of the Letterkenny Garda Roads Policing Unit last night arrested a motorist on suspicion of drink driving and seized the driver’s car. The Garda Active Mobility app initially confirmed to gardaí that the car was not insured. Also, the driver does not hold a valid driving licence and court proceedings are to follow. Gardaí […]
Disruption to some water supplies in Donegal next week
Uisce Éireann has announced disruption to water supplies in various parts of County Donegal next week due to repairs and upgrades. Works are scheduled to take place from 9:30am until 3pm on Tuesday that could impact supplies to Donegal Town, Drumsrooske, Orchard Drive, Orchard Park, and the surrounding areas. In west Donegal, also on Tuesday, […]
€37 million Ballyshannon Community Hospital official opening
THE new Ballyshannon Community Hospital will not be fully operational until the end of the year but the local community will today celebrate its official opening. The hospital has cost €36.7 million to develop and has already been functioning, as it has been opening up on a phased basis. There are 52 long-stay and 20 […]