EXTRA Garda bikes have arrived in Letterkenny this morning ahead of the Donegal International Rally. It comes as a significant policing plan including air support and additional garda resources is being rolled out in preparation for the weekend as thousands descend on the county for the Rally. Up to six motorbikes arrived at Letterkenny Garda […]
Another thunderstorm warning issued for Donegal
A YELLOW warning for thunderstorm has been issued for Donegal. The warning comes into action from 3pm this afternoon until 9pm. Met Eireann is warning of localised showers with heavy downpours, thunderstorms and gusty winds. Possible impacts include localised flooding and difficult travelling conditions.
Work to begin on installation of new traffic lights
MOTORISTS in Letterkenny are set to face further traffic delays at the busy Pole Star Roundabout as work begins on the installation of a new traffic lights system from next Monday, June 19. Funding of €200,000 has been awarded for the completion of the project. Donegal County Council say the work will take approximately ten […]
Public urged to consider all care options ahead of Rally and Sea Sessions
There are two significant crowd events taking place in Donegal this weekend, the Donegal Rally and Sea Sessions Festival. The HSE along with An Garda Síochána and Donegal County Council have engaged with the event organisers in the months preceding the events. From a HSE perspective this is to ensure they have considered and put […]
Rock thrown through window
GARDAÍ are appealing for information after a rock was thrown through the window of a Letterkenny property. The resident of the property in Cul Doire, Gortlee, Letterkenny, was at home when the incident occurred on Saturday, June 10, shortly after 5.30pm. The resident heard glass smashing only to discover that a rock had been thrown through their sitting […]
Musical Theatre set up to inspire young people
A NEW musical theatre group called Northwest Musical Theatre was set up by Andrea Emmet and Andrew Tinney, two performers who wanted to use their skills to inspire young people to work in the creative industry. Andrea, who is a trained primary school teacher from Letterkenny, found herself questioning what she really wanted to do […]
Over €150,000 for Donegal from Toy Show Appeal
VARIOUS community groups and services across Donegal are set to receive grants from the Toy Show Appeal. Donegal projects will share €155,000 in funding. The Late Late Toy Show appeal will help transform the lives of an estimated 1.2 million children, young people and their families, with every county on the island benefitting from grants […]
‘Retained firefighters’ proposals are very reasonable’ – Deputy Pringle
DONEGAL Deputy Thomas Pringle has called on the government to support the striking retained fire fighters. He said the retained firefighters’ proposals are very reasonable and also criticised Government and local authorities for rostering on-duty crews who are on strike, calling it dangerous and disappointing. Advertisement Addressing the Dáil on Tuesday, Deputy Pringle said: “It […]
Popular ferry service operating again for 2023 to Inis Bó Finne
Boffin Ferry Donegal, a passenger ferry service from Magheroarty Pier to Inishboffin Island is open again for 2023 with daily crossings in the morning, afternoon and evening. Inis Bó Finne, or Inishboffin island, is located between Magheroarty on the mainland and Tory Island in County Donegal. This daily service will ferry passengers to and from […]
Gardaí thank public for help after burglary arrest
GARDAÍ have paid thanks to the public following the arrest of a man in connection with a burglary in Ballybofey. Gardaí issued an appeal last week for information in relation to a burglary in the Blue Cedars area on June 6. They have confirmed that a man has since been arrested and questioned in relation […]