THE Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht issued a statement this afternoon on the ferry options for Tory island following on from the islander’s rejection of the 44-year-old vessel the Queen of Aran. The three options put forward by the Department include the building or purchase of a new vessel within two to three […]
No water restrictions tonight but usage levels way up
IRISH Water have said there will be no water restrictions in the County tonight but have warned that consumption levels are still way up. They said the situation is constantly changing due to excessive consumption and high levels of burst water pipes that are symptomatic of the recent freeze and subsequent thaw. Up to eight […]
Retired teacher killed in house fire
A RETIRED teacher was killed in a house fire in Inishowen over the weekend and Gardai say they are not treating the incident as suspicious. Gerry McCabe, a former teacher at Scoil Mhuire in Buncrana, was found at his home in Iskaheen on Saturday. A Garda spokesperson said Gardai in Buncrana launched an investigation after […]
Letterkenny man arrested over alleged abuse charges
WELL known Letterkenny man Michael (Mickey) Murray has appeared in court in Ibiza charged with alleged physical and sexual abuse. Mr Murray, who has previously written a book on spiritual enlightenment, was arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting his partner who was allegedly held against her will for three days. The 54-year old was arrested […]
Donegal man hoping to build Ireland’s tallest snowman
SNOWMEN are popping up in parks and gardens around the country but one Donegal man is planning on breaking the record and building the country’s tallest snowman. Kristian Shortt is planning to build the masterpiece beside the graveyard in Clar, Redcastle and is hoping to have it finished by tomorrow afternoon. A snowman in Cork […]
Tory Islanders stranded at Magheroarty
TORY Islanders are stranded in Magheroarty after returning from their protest in Galway on Wednesday over the need for a new ferry. Tory Island Co-op Manager Marjorie Uí Cearbhaill said they made it back up to Donegal on Wednesday night as things began to shut down. They have received confirmation that the helicopter service […]
More than 1,000 left without power this morning
MORE than a thousand people have been left without power in areas of Buncrana and Gaoth Dobhair this morning following the arrival of Storm Emma. The ESB have said 1,105 customers are without power in Buncrana while a further 119 customers are without power in the Claggan area. Residents in Gaoth Dobhair have also experienced […]
300 tonnes of salt and grit used in 24 hours
DONEGAL County Council gritting crews have treated over 1,000km of road network across the county and have applied approximately 300 tonnes of salt and grit in the last 24 hours. A Spokesperson for the Council said they can confirm that all main roads in the county are passable and they will continue to monitor conditions […]
Two men in their seventies held at knifepoint
GARDAI are investigating an aggravated burglary that happened in the Kilmacrennan area on Sunday night at approximately 9pm. A male entered a house where two males in their seventies were living. The male produced a knife and a small amount of cash was taken in the process. A Spokesperson for the Gardai said: “No injuries […]
Lorna Byrne cancels Letterkenny event due to weather
BESTSELLING author Lorna Byrne has cancelled her Letterkenny event this Wednesday due to severe weather warnings in place across the country. 500 people were scheduled to attend the ‘Lorna Byrne in Conversation’ event in the Clanree Hotel however the Kildare native has been forced to reschedule as the country braces itself for sub-zero temperatures and […]