GARDAÍ in Donegal are investigating a suspected drugs haul which was found washed up along the North Donegal Coastline. A number of packages, believed to contain a controlled drug, are believed to have been found washed up in the areas of Dunfanaghy and Fanad. A full investigation has been launched. Advertisement A spokesperson for the […]
Pringle calls for additional oversight of proposed new Garda powers
INDEPENDENT TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, said proposed new powers for An Garda Síochána need more oversight, and any changes in relation to use of recording devices should be subject to public consultation. Deputy Pringle said Garda monitoring of vehicles with the use of automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) monitors should require an order signed […]
Letterkenny woman features on Léamh le Chéile videos
Ministers O’Gorman and Humphreys have launched the Léamh le Chéile videos as a Letterkenny woman features on three of the videos. These are recordings of the My Little Library Irish Language books which are available free of charge for children starting school in 2023 from their local library. Book bags can be collected by parents […]
Game Day! Amber on the big screen at Milford Resource Centre
MILFORD Resource Centre is showing Ireland’s first World Cup game tomorrow 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 tomorrow morning. To show their support for the girls in green, […]
Police issue appeal over woman missing from Clady
POLICE in Strabane are concerned for the whereabouts of a woman missing from the Clady area of Tyrone. Michella McSorely was last seen in the Clady area at around 6am yesterday morning (Tuesday). Michella is described as being around 5ft 8 in height, a slim build with long dark hair. Police are appealing to anyone […]
Tusla opens new premises in Buncrana
Tusla – Child and Family Agency, has officially opened a new premises in Buncrana. This new centre accommodates the full range of Tusla services, including Child Protection and Welfare, Fostering, Children in Care, and Prevention, Partnership and Family Support (PPFS). It is co-located with the HSE Primary Care Centre in its new building. Advertisement The […]
Property marking events to be held next week
GARDAÍ from Letterkenny Community Policing Unit will hold two property marking events on Saturday, July 29. The first event will be held at Drumoghill Football pitch between 11am and 2pm. Another event will take place at Cloghan Community Centre between 5pm and 7pm. A garda spokesperson said: “This will be a good opportunity to permanently mark […]
Government criticised as industrial action looms for retained firefighters
Sinn Féin’s Pádraig Mac Lochlainn and Pearse Doherty, have hit out at the government, saying that once again, it has let down the Retained Fire Service and its members. The Donegal TDs were speaking following the announcement that SIPTU, who have been representing the Retained Firefighters in their dispute with the government at the Labour […]
Phone lines down at Buncrana Primary Care Centre
The HSE would like to advise that phone lines are down at Buncrana Primary Care Centre. It is hoped to have them restored as soon as possible.
Minister urges home builders to avail of new government scheme
INDEPENDENT TD Thomas Pringle has reminded potential home builders to avail of new government measures to reduce residential building costs. The measures will waive “section 48” development contributions and refund Uisce Éireann water and wastewater connection charges for residential development for one year. “Exorbitant water and wastewater connection charges and development contributions have been a […]