Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, said passage of the Eviction Ban Bill must be accelerated, pointing out that homelessness in the north-west has risen by 80.2% since Minister O’Brien published the Housing for All strategy in 2021. Addressing the Dáil today, Deputy Pringle said it is essential that we accelerate the passage of the […]
Clerical changes announced as Mgr Dan Carr to retire
Bishop Alan McGuckian, SJ, has announced a number of clerical changes in the Raphoe Diocese. Monsignor Dan Carr has announced his retirement as the parish priest in St Johnston. Mgr Carr has been the Parish Priest in St Johnston for over 30 years. Advertisement From the weekend of October 14/15, the St Johnston parish will […]
Missing Cian remembered on third anniversary
TODAY marks the three-year anniversary of the disappearance of Cian Langelaan. The last know sighting of Cian was on Sunday, September 27, 2020 in the Hornhead area of Donegal. Taking to Facebook this week, Missing Persons Helpline Ireland remembered Cian on the anniversary of his disappearance. Advertisement “We remember 27-year-old Cian Langelaan, who is missing […]
Man in court charged in connection with Bundoran hit-and-run
A MAN from Sligo has been released on bail after being charged in connection with the death of nine-year-old Ronan Wilson in Bundoran on Saturday night. At a court hearing in Carrick-on-Shannon District Court, Serge Kelly (23) from Upper Mullaghmore, Cliffony, faced three charges, including failing to stop after a collision. He was also charged […]
Suspected petrol bomb used to start car fire in Derry
POLICE in Derry are investigating a car fire in the city last night, 25 September. Inspector Robb of Ballyarnett Neighbourhood Policing Team said, “This incident occurred on Drumleck Drive, and it’s believed this occurred sometime between 7pm yesterday evening and the time it was reported to police at 8.40pm. “From our enquiries to date, it’s […]
TD calls on government to reverse planned petrol and diesel price increases
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Finance Pearse Doherty TD has called on the Minister for Finance to cancel his government’s out-of-touch plans to push ahead with two separate tax hikes on petrol and diesel in October. The Government will increase the price of petrol and diesel with a hike in the carbon tax on October 11th […]
Boy dies in hit-and-run in Bundoran
Gardaí at Ballyshannon are appealing for witnesses following a fatal hit and run traffic collision in Bundoran last night. Shortly after 9:20pm, Gardaí and emergency services were alerted after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Atlantic Way, Bundoran. The pedestrian, a boy aged 9 years, was pronounced deceased at the scene a short time later. Advertisement […]
Council urged to purchase town centre lands in Milford
DONEGAL County Council has been urged to purchase a 40 acre town centre site in Milford for housing and a new primary school. Cllr John O’Donnell has proposed the council purchase the lands for sale in Milford beside the Loreto Convent to deliver much needed housing and a new national school. The site is currently up for sale but the […]
Concerned parent raises anti-social concerns
A CALL has been made to secure a site on the Port Road in Letterkenny following reports of concerning anti-social behaviour. This comes after the Donegal News was contacted by a concerned parent who claimed they witnessed up to 100 “youngsters” visiting the old council office on the Port Road which they described as being […]
Milford homes left without broadband due to overgrown trees
A HOUSING estate in Milford has been left without broadband due to a large section of trees blocking their connection access. A section of overgrown trees at the front of Moyle View housing estate in Milford has resulted in the houses being unable to get connected to fibre broadband as the contractors are unable to complete the […]