GARDAI are investigating a break in that occurred at Kernans Service Station at Tullygay outside Letterkenny this morning. A Garda Spokesperson said: “We called to a burglary incident at a petrol station in Tullygay at around 7am this morning. No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.”
Muff shop owner describes lotto win as “life changing”
THE CENTRA shop owner in Muff, Kevin Doherty, described the €250,000 lotto win by one of his customers as “life changing” after the devastating floods in the area. Advertisement Mr Doherty’s store sold the Lotto Plus 2 top prize of €250,000 in Saturday night’s Lotto draw. “It’s quite an emotional day for us […]
Road repairs from floods to cost €15.3m
DONEGAL County Council have said the cost of repairing the roads infrastructure across the county following the flooding is estimated at €15.3 million. In their latest update the Council gave a breakdown of the repair costs by Municipal District. The Inishowen MD requires the most repairs to the value of €13.45 million while the repairs […]
Former Sergeant responds to Commissioner retiring
RETIRED Donegal Garda Sergeant Christy Galligan has responded to the retirement of Garda Commissioner Nóirín O’Sullivan saying he was not surprised by her decision but at the length of time it took. Mr Galligan, Letterkenny, said: “If I had been in her position, which I wasn’t, I would have retired or resigned post haste. The […]
Fire at Rossbracken waste facility
DONEGAL Fire Service have issued a warning to residents in the Rossbracken area following an outbreak of a fire at a waste facility. The fire is said to have started at 2.30am with units from Letterkenny and Stranorlar attending the scene. The statement said: “Donegal Fire Service is currently dealing with a fire at a […]
Update on Recovery from Flooding
DONEGAL County Council has issued an update on the repair works to roads affected by the flooding. Work has continued over the weekend on the installation of the temporary bailey bridge on the R240 at Riverside between Quigleys Point and Carndonagh. It is likely to be Wednesday afternoon as additional work is required. Level differences […]
Clerical changes in Raphoe diocese revealed
THE NEW Bishop of Raphoe Alan McGuckian has announced a major reshuffle of clerical positions in the diocese. In a statement released by the Diocesan Secretary, Fr Michael McKeever, it was revealed that Fr Gerard Cunningham, CC, Fintown and Administrator in the Glenties has been appointed the Parish Priest in the Glenties (Iniskeel). Fr Donnchadh […]
Exhibition to showcase work of North West artists
A NEW exhibition called ‘Art in Mini’ is set to showcase the work of over 40 artists from across the north west. The exhibition is being organised by Donegal artist Sinéad Smyth and Derry artist Stephen Shaw. Inishowen based sculptor Maurice Harron, who created the sculpture of the two figures on The Dry Arch Roundabout […]
Serious concerns raised over drop in British visitors
THE SIGNIFICANT decline in the value of the Sterling and the increased economic uncertainty of Brexit has been blamed for the drop in British visitors to Ireland so far this year. Donegal hoteliers have expressed their serious concern about the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) which revealed that visitor numbers are down […]
Top stars for floods fundraiser
TOP Country music stars Daniel O’Donnell and Nathan Carter will perform at a fundraising concert in Letterkenny this weekend to raise money for those affected by the devastating floods. The concert, which will be held in the Aura Leisure Centre on Sunday, September 3rd, is being organised by Letterkenny woman, Deirdre Grant. Ms Grant said […]