Water meter contractors ‘sent packing’


STAFF installing meters on behalf of Irish Water were being pursued from estate to estate in Castlefin this morning, as householders insisted they did not want water meters put in.

Man flees Donegal after dissident threat


A THREAT from dissident republicans to shoot two Donegal brothers is part of a pattern developing in the county. At least one other person has fled after similar threats, the Donegal News has learned.

FF calls for clarity on investment plans for Malin Head


FIANNA Fáil Deputy for Donegal North East Charlie McConalogue will raise a topical issue in the Dáil this afternoon calling on the Minister for Transport & Tourism Paschal Donohoe to clarify when a decision will be made on investment plans for Malin Head in light of its strategic importance in the development of the Wild Atlantic Way.

Josie Cullen is Donegal Carer of the Year


FOLLOWING an unprecedented level of nominations for The Carers Association’s Carers of the Year Awards 2014, Josie Cullen from Letterkenny has been announced as Donegal’s Carer of the Year 2014.

Meter installers stopped in West Donegal


IRISH Water meter installers in West Donegal gave up trying to install meters in Annagry and Meenaleck today (Tuesday) after they were confronted by a local county councillor.

Donegal Youth Council to hold Agenda Day event


What issue is currently most important to young people aged 12-18 in Donegal? That’s the question that will be answered at tomorrow’s (Wednesday) Donegal Youth Council Agenda Day, which takes place in the Clannree Hotel in Letterkenny and gets underway from 10.30am.