STUDENTS of Donegal ATU have been urged not to act as ‘money mules’ by criminals in order to launder the proceeds of crime. The fresh warning from the President of the Students’ Union, Barry Breslin comes after new figures show nearly €17.5m was transferred illegally through so-called ‘money mule’ accounts between January and June of this year. […]
Government’s planned excise and carbon tax hikes on petrol and diesel should be scrapped – Pearse Doherty TD
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 11th October […]
Derry Halloween announces dazzling drone display
Derry’s Halloween plans are well and truly up in the air it was confirmed at today’s Business and Culture Committee meeting – as exciting plans for a dazzling drone display were unveiled. The drone show will light up the sky over St Columb’s Park on Halloween night, with 100 drones projecting a variety of spooky […]
Woman had to get tetanus injection after dog incident
A WOMAN had to get a tetanus injection after sustaining scratches from a dog who was not on a leash or under effective control. Gardaí have urged dog owners to ensure they have effective control of their pets at all times in the wake of the incident in Moville. The woman reported to gardaí that […]
Gardaí renew appeal for teenager missing from Burnfoot
Gardaí are renewing their appeal to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 14-year-old Steven Boyle who has been missing from Burnfoot, since the 22nd August 2023. Steven is described as approximately 5’6 in height, of medium build with light brown hair and blue eyes. It is not known what Steven was wearing […]
Alley Theatre unveils packed programme for the new season
The Alley Theatre is ushering in the autumn season with a jam-packed programme of music, comedy, drama and workshops to keep everyone entertained over the coming months. Highlights for autumn and winter include music from the legendary Phil Coulter, live stand up with the hilarious Conal Gallen and Neil Delamare, and a whole host of […]
Minister McEntee welcomes the start of the body worn camera procurement process
The Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee TD, welcomed the start of the public procurement process for the introduction of body worn cameras in An Garda Síochána. The first step comes with the publication today of a Request for Information (RFI) on Body Worn Cameras (BWC) and Digital Evidence Management Systems (DEMS) on eTenders.ie website. The […]
Donegal Hospice to host Open Afternoon for Palliative Care Week
Donegal Hospice is to host an Open Afternoon as part of Palliative Care Week. The afternoon open event at the Hospice will provide attendees with the opportunity to explore various aspects of palliative care, including the services provided by the hospice, the dedicated team of healthcare professionals, and the available resources and support systems. Donegal […]
Minister McConalogue seeks urgency in Mica Scheme approvals
MINISTER Charlie McConalogue has asked the Donegal County Council Mica Committee to meet and has said that urgency is required in approving applicants for the new Defective Concrete Blocks Scheme. Donegal County Council has around 850 applications which have already been given remediation approval and are charged with transitioning on to the new scheme and […]
Death occurs of former Letterkenny mayor Damien Blake
THE death has occurred of Damien Blake, former Councillor and Mayor of Letterkenny. Damien Blake, 41, passed away in Donegal Hospice following a battle with illness. Mr Blake is originally from Letterkenny but was living in the Twin Towns. Advertisement Funeral arrangements to be confirmed later.