GARDAI have appealed for witnesses after a fatal collision took place in Dungloe yesterday evening. A woman, in her thirties, died in the single vehicle collision at Chapel Road at 6.30pm when she was struck by a car. A six-year-old girl was also taken to Letterkenny University Hospital and the driver of the car was […]
Funding for walking trails and greenways announced
FUNDING of more than €343,000 has been announced jointly by the Department of Rural and Community Affairs and Failte Ireland for the development of walking trails and greenways in Donegal. Three projects have been successful and will receive funding as part of the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme. The Great Arch Trail at Pollet, Fanad Head […]
Gardai renew appeal over Letterkenny assaults
GARDAI in Letterkenny have renewed their appeal for information over two separate assaults that happened in the town in the early hours of Saturday December 22 2018. They believe both assaults occurred in the vicinity of the Church Lane or Castle Street areas between the hours of 3.30am and 5am that morning. Gardai […]
MICA scheme to come before cabinet tomorrow
THE MICA scheme that will allow householders in Donegal affected by the defective blocks scandal to repair their homes will come before Cabinet tomorrow for approval. This follows a meeting on Thursday between members of the MICA Action Group (MAG), Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, Damien English, Education […]
Mass-goers targeted by thieves
AN APPEAL for information has been made after Mass-goers in Castlefinn were targeted by thieves on Saturday night when their cars were broken into. Saturday evening mass was underway when the windows of several cars were smashed and valuables taken from them including a handbag, purse, phone and driving licence. This comes just days […]
Major funding boost for Donegal schools
SCHOOLS across Donegal are set to get a major funding boost through the Government’s Summer Works Scheme announced by Education Minister Joe McHugh in Letterkenny this morning. Twenty schools across the county will receive funding as part of the €40million national scheme. The money will be used to improve both primary and secondary school buildings. […]
Two weather warnings issued for tomorrow
MET Eireann has issued a nationwide weather warning for both wind and rain tomorrow coming into effect from midnight. The yellow warning for wind will bring South to southeast winds reaching 55 to 60 km/h during Saturday morning and will be strongest in the east. Later on Saturday afternoon or evening winds will veer west […]
Gardai had to wait five months for Irish Open pay
GARDAI in Donegal have said they will be reluctant to work at major events in the county after having to wait five months to be paid following the Irish Open. A substantial number of Gardai were affected in the pay dispute and they were considering bringing the case before the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) […]
18th Century building to make way for Care Centre
THE HSE has been granted permission to demolish an 18th century country house in Newtowncunnigham, known locally as The Castle, to make way for a primary care centre after being previously refused permission on the same site by An Bord Pleanála. The building is listed in the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (NIAH) and […]
Attack on security guard at Moville Hotel
A BRICK was thrown through the window of a security guard’s car assigned to the Caiseal Mara Hotel in Moville last night. Gardai confirmed they are investigating the incident which took place shortly before 8pm. The hotel, which was damaged in an arson attack last month, is set to accommodate 100 asylum seekers. The security […]