Deputy Thomas Pringle joined with others in the Dáil today to offer condolences to the family, friends and comrades of Private Séan Rooney from Newtowncunningham, who was killed in the line of duty serving in Lebanon, as well as to Private Shane Kearney, who was seriously injured in the attack. Speaking afterwards, Deputy Pringle said: […]
Donegal Intercultural Platform expresses deep sadness on the death of Private Séan Rooney
Donegal Intercultural Platform expressed their deep sadness at the death of Irish soldier, Pte. Séan Rooney who was on peace-keeping duties in south Lebanon. Seán Rooney, originally from Newtown Cunningham in County Donegal, died when his armoured vehicle came under fire in the village of Al-Aqbieh, and that another Irish soldier, Trooper Shane Kearney was […]
An Garda Siochana have launched their annual Christmas Drink Driving campaign
The message this Christmas from the Donegal Road Safety Working Group is – Never, Ever Drink or Drug Drive. The message in the campaign is that drink driving destroys lives, families, and communities. As the festive season approaches, stark warnings have been issued to road-users about the consequences of drink-driving. Advertisement The DRSWG is urging […]
Water disruption in the Letterkenny area
Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Carrygawley, Wood Road, Cullian Road, Letterkenny and surrounding areas in Co. Donegal. Works are scheduled to take place until 4:30pm on 15 December. We recommend that you allow 2-3 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply to fully return. Advertisement Please note […]
Special meeting over defective blocks crisis
DONEGAL County Council is to hold a special meeting tomorrow to discuss the steps they must take to immediately help those families whose homes are worst affected by defective concrete blocks. The meeting will also discuss the steps to provide alternative accommodation urgently and to seek an update on a recent meeting with the Minister for […]
Cold snap expected to lift after the weekend -Met Éireann
THE weather is to remain blustery today and tomorrow, but the current cold snap is expected to lift after the weekend. Donegal is one of the few counties excluded from the Status Orange low temperature and ice warning that stretches across 19 counties. The county still remains under a Status Yellow warning. Temperatures are to remain very […]
Visitors books provide a fascinating insight into hotel
In 1838, politician and landowner Lord George Hill purchased a large estate in Gweedore – up to 23,000 acres – and built and opened the Gweedore Hotel shortly afterwards. A mere 184 years later, Donegal County Archivist, Niamh Brennan is constructing its story through images and words – and quoting from two still existing visitors […]
Kasabian set to rock Sea Sessions 2023
SEA Sessions has moved to kill off the winter blues by announcing its first round of headline acts. Set to perform at Ireland’s biggest beach party are Kasabian, Becky Hill and The Coronas. Sea Sessions 2023 takes place in Bundoran from June 16 to 18 with other major names including Cian Ducrot, Girls of the […]
1,108 people left waiting on hospital trolleys last month
Last night in the Dáil, Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty challenged the Minister for Health on the government’s failures regarding the health service. His comments come after it was revealed that 1,108 people were on hospital trollies without beds in Letterkenny University Hospital last month. Teachta Doherty said last month, 1,108 patients at Letterkenny University Hospital […]
Green light for €1.2m extension at Mulroy College
THE green light has been given for a €1.2 million extension to Mulroy College in Milford. Plans were lodged in October of this year by Anne McHugh, Chief Executive of Donegal ETB on behalf of Mulroy College. Proposals included the installation of a two-storey modular building containing seven classrooms, three set rooms and and ancillary […]