By Emma Ryan THE Mica Action Group is holding an information evening tonight to discuss the newly implemented enhanced defective concrete block scheme. In response to a number of affected homeowners seeking information and clarity on how the revised Defective Concrete Blocks Scheme works, the Mica Action Group (MAG) is holding an information evening on […]
Summer season sees security of water supply improved in Letterkenny
Letterkenny, the key economic engine of the Donegal economy and a strategic regional centre for the North-West, has seen the successful completion of leakage reduction works this Summer with over 1.45km recently installed along Ros Suilighe, High Road and Port Road. Working in partnership with Donegal County Council, Uisce Éireann recently prioritised the replacement of […]
Uisce Éireann urges customers in Lettermacaward to conserve water
Uisce Éireann is appealing to customers in Lettermacaward to be mindful of their water usage. An increase of tourists in the area has seen demand for water at the Lettermacaward Water Treatment Plant increase significantly leading to production pressures at the plant. Uisce Éireann’s Operations Lead Seamus O’Brien is appealing to the public to be […]
Careful now! Ardal O’Hanlon at the helm of Arranmore Ferry
THERE was delight in Burtonport over the weekend as Father Ted star Ardal O’Hanlon visited the area. Ardal O’Hanlon is famous for his hilarious role as Fr Dougal Maguire. During a recent visit to Donegal, he was promoted to skipper and was pictured at the helm of Arranmore Ferry on Sunday as he headed for Arranmore […]
RSA child car seat checking service returns to Donegal
THE Road Safety Authority’s (RSA) child car seat checking service ‘Check It Fits’ is returning to Donegal next week. The free service offers parents and guardians reassurance that their child is safe while travelling in the car. The RSA will be in Buncrana on Tuesday, July 25 from 10am to 5pm at Kavanagh’s SuperValu on […]
Pub spend up during June heat wave
SUMMER 2023 got off to a scorching start for Donegal pubs, according to the AIB Spend Trend report. Despite the change in weather this month, during the hottest June on record, average daily spending in pubs across the county increased by 34 per cent. Nationwide, spending in pubs increased by 28 per cent month on […]
Sad passing of mother of golfer Paul McGinley
DONEGAL’S Paul McGinley has said he has been left “heartbroken” following the passing of his mother Julia McGinley (née Sheridan). Mr McGinley is a renowned golfer with a strong connection to his mother’s homeplace in Rathmullan. In August 2022 he was awarded the Honorary Freedom of the County in recognition of his golf achievements on […]
Garda appeal over car park collision
GARDAÍ are appealing for the driver of a car believed to have struck another vehicle to make contact with them. The incident happened in a car park at Main Street, Ballybofey, (known as Mc Elhinney’s carpark), on Saturday, May 20, between 7.10pm and 8pm. A black Skoda Octavia was parked at that location when it was […]
Donegal gets ready to watch Amber and Ciara in their first World Cup game
MILFORD Resource Centre is showing Ireland’s first World Cup game today as they get behind native Amber Barrett. The Irish squad including Milford native Amber Barrett and Letterkenny’s Ciara Grant will kick off their World Cup Campaign against hosts Australia at 11am Irish time this morning (Thursday). To show their support for the girls in […]
Gardaí investigating suspected cocaine found along North Donegal coastline
An Garda Síochána are investigating the circumstances of the discovery of a number of packages along the North Donegal coastline this morning, July 19, 2023. The packages are suspected of containing a substance which is believed to be a controlled drug (cocaine), subject to analysis by Forensic Science Ireland (FSI). At approximately 8:30am, Milford Gardaí […]