THERE was an angry exchange in the Dáil yesterday over the funding of politics after the Taoiseach said a Sinn Féin office in Donegal had been established with American money. The Irish Independent reports that Micheál Martin made the claim – which prompted a furious denunciation from SF spokesman on Finance Pearse Doherty – after […]
Vigilance urged over growing theft technique
The warning comes following the theft of €2,000 worth of clothing from a store in Lettterkenny on Thursday, July 23.
Donegal whiskey distillery fills its first cask
The resurgent Irish whiskey industry has a new feather in its cap with the announcement that Donegal is once again distilling whiskey. In the shadow of the imposing mountain of Sliabh Liag, a double distilled smoky spirit made from Irish peated malt has been filled into a first fill bourbon oak cask by Sliabh Liag […]
Ready and gable: Pub’s wall gets new look
A new mural on the gable wall of a restaurant and bar outside Carrigart has drawn admiring glances from passers-by in recent days. Renowned Armagh artist Dean Keane was given the gable of the Olde Glen Bar as his canvas and the finished product is a nod to Kinnegar Brewing. Local and visitors alike looked […]
Tyrone GAA star in court on dangerous driving charge
TYRONE GAA star Cathal McShane has appeared before a court in Donegal charged with dangerous driving. The 2019 All-Star full forward was summonsed to appear before Letterkenny District Court this morning after being arrested for speeding. He was pulled over at Dromore, Letterkenny, on Sunday. No further details of the alleged offence or the speed […]
Donegal properties on market for as low as €40,000
TWO apartments and a number of residential properties in Donegal are among the lots to go under the hammer at an online auction this week. BidX1, the digital property investment platform is hosting two online auctions on July 28 and 30. Two two-bedroom apartments situated in the Atlantic Point Apartments, Atlantic Way, Bundoran go to […]
Bundoran RNLI receives call of bodyboarders in trouble
THE volunteer crew of Bundoran RNLI was called out yesterday afternoon to reports of bodyboarders in trouble at Rossnowlagh Beach. Just after 2.05pm, the crew was alerted to the situation by Malin Head Coast Guard who had received an emergency call. Within minutes the crew had assembled at the lifeboat station and launched the ‘William […]
Design proposals sought for Letterkenny’s Market Square
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Donegal County Council presents a competition for the reimagining of the public space at Market Square, Letterkenny. The competition is inviting concept design proposals for Market Square, Letterkenny, that embrace architecture and design in creating great places that people want to experience and spend time in. The […]
Family finally reunited after 125 days apart
A LOVING family were finally reunited last weekend after spending four long months apart due to the coronavirus pandemic. Joan Forrest (McGinley) from Ardara, her husband Brian and their teenage daughters Aoife and Isla had a tearful reunion in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday last. They have spent the last 125 days apart after Brian found […]
Letterkenny fuel deal attracts keen interest
Tailbacks sprang up within minutes on the outskirts of Letterkenny this afternoon to avail of Applegreen’s special offer of cheap fuel for one hour only. To celebrate its birthday the company was offering petrol and diesel at 24.7 cent. “It was incredible,” said one lady who was quick to the filling station at Bonagee. “The […]