RETAINED FIREFIGHTERS in Donegal are set to recommence their strike action tomorrow with stations set to close for 24 hours. Retained firefighters will once again take to the picket line as a new industrial action rota for the fire stations in Donegal has been confirmed to members. While these members are on strike, these stations […]
Police issue warning after £25,000 lost in scams
POLICE in Derry City and Strabane are urging people to be wary of scammers after reports locally resulting in losses of around £25,000. In one of two reports made to police yesterday, Wednesday July 26, it was reported a man tricked the person he called on July 19 into believing he was police and to […]
Businessman Tim Kelly to be honoured with Freedom of Donegal
A year after he was awarded the prestigious Freedom of the City of London, Donegal businessman Tim Kelly is to be afforded another major honour – the Freedom of Donegal. The Frosses native is chairman of the London based Kelly Group, a major player in the telecommunications business across the UK where it employs over […]
Emergency Humanitarian Flood Scheme approved for East Donegal Businesses
Donegal County Council has been advised that the Cabinet has approved the Emergency Humanitarian Flood Scheme to aid eligible businesses impacted by the recent flooding in Donegal on the weekend of the July 22 and 23 2023. Homes and businesses across East Donegal are still recovering from the flash flooding that ravaged local towns at the […]
Motorists warned not to illegally park in disabled parking bays
MOTORISTS in Letterkenny have been warned not to park in disabled parking bays unless authorised to do so. It comes as a car was detected parked in a disabled bay today in Letterkenny without having a valid disabled parking permit displayed. If a car is detected parked/stopped in a disabled parking bay and the driver does […]
Rise in theft of Japanese cars in Letterkenny
A WARNING over the lack of security measures in imported vehicles has been made following a rise in the theft of Japanese cars in Letterkenny. Gardaí are advising owners of imported vehicles, particularly Japanese imports, to check out the security features and make decisions relating to augmenting security. A garda spokesperson said: “Many second-hand car […]
Funeral takes place tomorrow of Arranmore piper Alec Browne
The funeral takes place tomorrow of Arranmore piper Alec Browne who died suddenly at a contest last weekend. Funeral mass for Mr Browne will be held at 12 noon in St Crone’s Church, Arranmore. The Mass can be viewed on the St Crone’s Church Arranmore YouTube channel. Advertisement Mr Browne, who was a member of the National […]
New lifesaving equipment on Port Bridge
The provision of two new life rings and boxes on either side of the Port Bridge in Letterkenny have been welcomed following concerns raised regarding the difficulty in accessing the previous lifesaving equipment. Councillor Jimmy Kavanagh raised the motion asking that more visible and more accessible life rings be provided at this area after being contacted by a […]
Mary From Dungloe festival gets underway
By Róise Collins The world famous Mary From Dungloe International Arts Festival is returning to Dungloe this weekend. This is the 56th year of celebrations. Co-Director of the festival, Gavin Boyle told the Donegal News that they have been very busy for the best part of a year getting organised for this year’s celebrations. He promised […]
Gardaí issue appeal for missing teen from Manorcunningham
GARDAÍ are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 14-year-old Stephen Boyle who was last seen late on Sunday night, July 23, 2023 in Manorcunningham, Co. Donegal. Stephen is described as approximately 5’ 6 in height, of medium build with fair reddish hair and blue eyes. It is unknown what Stephen was wearing […]