DONEGAL Railway Museum has been crowned the Overall County Winner in the heritage category at The National Lottery Good Causes Awards. Niall McCaughan, Manager of Donegal Railway Heritage Museum said he is delighted to hear the museum has won this major award. Having won the Heritage category for the County, the Museum progresses to the […]
Two men arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into violent dissident republican activity
DETECTIVES from the Terrorism Investigation Unit have arrested two men, aged 36 years old and 59 years old, as part of an ongoing investigation into violent dissident republican activity. The men, who were arrested under the Terrorism Act 2000, are being questioned by detectives at Musgrave Serious Crime Suite. Planned searches were also conducted in […]
Five per cent pay increase for supervisors of Employment Support Schemes
COMMUNITY employment workers who work as supervisors, assistant supervisors and team leaders across various schemes are set to receive a 5 per cent increase this year. The pay deal will benefit over 1,600 employees of organisations that manage Community Employment (CE), Tús, Rural Social Scheme (RSS) and Job Initiative (JI). Fianna Fáil TD and Minister […]
Loganair announce a third flight between Glasgow and Donegal this summer
Loganair has scheduled a third service between Glasgow and Donegal this summer, operating from July to October. The airline announced in March it would restore services between Donegal and Glasgow from July with twice-weekly flights, operating on Saturdays and Sundays. Today Loganair has added a weekly Wednesday service which is on sale now. Advertisement Luke […]
Police issue warning over football lottery scam letter
POLICE in Derry are urging the public to be vigilant after reports of scam letters circulating in the Skeoge and Springtown areas of the city. Ballyarnett Neighbourhood Policing Team Inspector Ryan Robb said scam letters have been sent to residents this week to inform them they’ve won thousands of pounds in a football lottery. “While […]
Gardaí appealing for witnesses to collision involving a car and motorcycle
GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses to a road traffic collision that occurred at Galdonagh, Manorcunningham yesterday evening shortly before 5.15pm. The collision involved a car and a motorcycle. The motorcyclist was removed from the scene by ambulance to be taken to Letterkenny University Hospital where he remains to receive treatment for injuries sustained. Advertisement The […]
2,000 Irish Scots Pine trees planted at Glenveagh
THE largest plantation of its kind has been carried out in Glenveagh National Park as 2,000 native Irish Scots Pine trees have been planted. National Parks and Wildlife Service staff at Glenveagh National Park have planted 2,000 native Irish Scots Pine trees in the Upper Glen of the park – the largest plantation of its kind that has […]
Fire Danger Notice extended
THE Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued an extended Fire Danger Notice, Condition Orange, for all areas where hazardous fuels such as gorse, heather, dried grasses, and other vegetation exist. The Notice is in effect until 6pm on June 6 2023. Donegal County Council is appealing to landowners and members of the […]
UPDATE: Post-mortem due to take place today on man killed in workplace explosion
GARDAÍ continue to investigate all the circumstances surrounding an explosion in Brinlack, near Bunbeg, that occurred yesterday afternoon. Stephen Montgomery (43) from Dunfanaghy was fatally injured during the incident. It is believed he was operating machinery while breaking rock at a site at Bloody Foreland in Gaoth Dobhair. Advertisement His body has been removed from […]
Donegal TDs claim up to three quarters of families not getting respite service
SINN Féin TDs Pádraig Mac Lochlainn and Pearse Doherty have claimed that three quarters of families are not receiving respite care. Speaking ahead of a Sinn Féin motion, brought forward by spokesperson on Disability Pauline Tully and spokesperson on Health David Cullinane, Deputies Mac Lochlainn and Doherty said that it is time the government gave […]