DONEGAL County Council has opened a planning enforcement case over development at the Murder Hole beach. A new pathway has been developed to the famous Downings beach which is now the subject of the local authority’s enforcement case. A new car park has also been built for motorists in a bid to help relieve traffic […]
Living near plant ‘unbearable’ for locals
A LETTER has been sent to the operator of a water plant outside Letterkenny over “unbearable” white noise constantly coming from the plant. Residents of the Thorndale area of Letterkenny are being “driven mad” by noise emanating from the water treatment facility at Magherennan, operated by Irish Water. The humming noise is ongoing day and night and speaking […]
Blaney in line to be next Donegal cathaoirleach
COUNCILLOR Liam Blaney is on course to be the county’s next cathaoirleach. The Fianna Fáil representative is expected to replace Sinn Féin’s Jack Murray when his term as mayor comes to an end next month. Councillor Blaney’s position will have to be ratified when members gather for their annual general meeting on June 14. But if he […]
Thunderstorm warning issued
A thunderstorm weather warning for Donegal has been issued by Met Éireann. A yellow warning will be in place from 2pm this afternoon (Monday) to 9pm. The warning also affects counties Cavan, Monaghan, Leitrim, Roscommon, Sligo, Longford, Offaly and Westmeath. Met Éireann spokesperson said: “Scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and evening with localised downpour leading to […]
Huge demand for dog kennel accommodation across Donegal
A BIG jump in the number of people travelling since Covid restrictions were lifted and an increase in dog ownership has resulted in a surge in demand for accommodation in dog kennels. This week we spoke to kennel owners around the county about the rising demand. One owner said customers are coming from as far […]
Surfers rescued from Rossnowlagh beach
TWO surfers that got into difficulty at Rossnowlagh Beach yesterday afternoon were rescued by members of the RNLI. The volunteer crew of the Bundoran RNLI Lifeboat was called into action to assist the two men shortly after 3:35pm. A number of 999 emergency calls were made to Malin Head Coast Guard from passers-by on Rossnowlagh […]
Letterkenny to celebrate Africa Day
A STELLAR day’s entertainment will be held on Saturday for Donegal’s Africa Day Celebration. Donegal County Council and Donegal Intercultural Platform will jointly present an Africa Day celebration at the Regional Cultural Centre and An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny. All events are free of charge and all are invited to attend and enjoy. The celebration opens at […]
Festival planned for Downings during golf tournament
A WEEK long festival of events is set to held in Downings this summer to coincide with the return of the Irish Legends Golf Tournament. The Irish Legends Golf Tournament presented by The Paul McGinley Foundation is being held in the Rosapenna Hotel and Golf Resort from August 16 to 20 with a major festival planned to coincide […]
Donegal LGBTQ+ to hold vigil in Letterkenny
A VIGIL will be held in Market Square in Letterkenny this evening to mark the one month anniversary of the brutal murders of Michael Snee and Aidan Moffitt in Sligo. The candle-lit event is being organised by the Donegal LGBTQ+ Committee to remember both men. Speaking to the Donegal News, organiser Shauna Devenney, said it […]
Motorcyclist dies after Rossnowlagh crash
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal crash in Rossnowlagh. Shortly before 5pm, Gardaí and the Emergency Services were alerted following a collision on the R231 at Killinangle More, Rossnowlagh, involving a motorcycle and a car. The motorcyclist, a man in his late 20’s, was treated by medical personnel at the scene, but was […]