DUNLEWEY will be the centrepiece for Culture Night tonight on RTE television at 7 pm, featuring the RTE orchestra, music and arts from the county in the spectacular setting below Errigal. Presented by musician and host of Radio One’s Folk on One, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, the programme will include guest artists including Jessie Buckley, The Murder […]
Gardaí confirm death of woman in Moville collision
Gardaí are currently at the scene of a fatal road traffic collision involving a lorry and a car that occurred on the R238 at Moville, this morning, Friday September 22, at approximately 8am. The driver of the car, a female in her late 50s, was pronounced deceased at the scene a short time later. The […]
Man held at gunpoint during Clady burglary
Detectives are investigating a report of an aggravated burglary in Clady last night, Wednesday September 20, during which a man was held at gunpoint. At around 10pm, it was reported two masked men went into a house on New Street in the village. One of the men went upstairs while the other stayed with the occupant […]
Pringle calls for local government reform
Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, said the system of local government in Ireland is in urgent need of review. Deputy Pringle was speaking on the Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023, which he said was missed opportunity to empower local authorities. His remarks came after it was reported that Irish local government has […]
Man arrested in Derry in connection with attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell
Detectives investigating the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell in February have today, Thursday September 21, arrested a 23-year-old man in connection with the claim of responsibility made following the attack. The man was arrested in Derry under the Terrorism Act. He has been taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite for questioning.
Public invited to information evening on Vacant or Derelict Property
Donegal County Council is holding information events to provide information on the supports available to refurbish Vacant and Derelict properties. Grants up to €84,000 are available to refurbish vacant and derelict properties that have been vacant for two years or more and will be the owner’s principle private residence or made available to rent. Financial […]
Counter Deli donating today’s proceeds of tea and coffee to Pieta House
THE Counter Deli is open today with all proceeds from teas and coffees going to Pieta House. The Counter Deli was founded by husband and wife team Richard and Olivia Finney. Mr Finney died on Sunday, September 10. Advertisement Requiem Mass for the father-of-two and local businessman was held in the Church of the Irish […]
Yellow weather warning issued for Donegal
A yellow weather warning has been issued for overnight in Donegal. The yellow weather warning for rain will come into effect from 5pm today until 6am tomorrow. Met Eireann is warning, “Spells of rain will be heavy and persistent at times, especially on hills and mountains. Advertisement “Potential impacts include localised flooding and travel disruption.” […]
Letterkenny construction company shortlisted for prestigious award
A LETTERKENNY construction company has been shortlisted for the prestigious Irish Construction Industry Awards 2023. Boyle Construction, based at Ballyraine, Letterkenny, is the only Donegal company which has been named among the long list of nominees for the awards. The company has been nominated in the Health and Education sector for their work at the new Ballyshannon Community Hospital. The hospital […]
Letterkenny sisters’ new podcast to help navigate listeners through life’s challenges
TWO Letterkenny sisters who started a podcast to help their listeners overcome life’s challenges have said the feedback they received so far has been amazing. Clare Houston and Aileen Tinney are just typical sisters, very close but very different. But one thing they have in common is their dependency on a good podcast to lighten […]