By Paul McElwee AN investigation is now underway following reports of raw sewage accumulating in the river beneath Lifford Bridge. The shocking accounts, which describes the spillage as a constant nuisance for anglers as well as a threat to local wildlife, surfaced this week after a concerned angler shared a video of the scene. Advertisement The […]
Witnesses sought following Ballybofey collision
GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses following a two-vehicle collision in Ballybofey. The collision, involving a bus and a car, occurred on the N15 at Meencarrigagh, Ballybofey on Saturday, April 5 at approximately 12.40am. Both vehicles were travelling from Ballybofey towards Donegal Town at the time of the collision. The drivers of both vehicles were taken to Letterkenny […]
High fire risk notice issued
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued a Fire Danger Notice,Condition Orange, for all areas where hazardous fuels such as gorse, heather, dried grasses, and other vegetation exist. The Notice is in effect until midday on Monday, April 7. Donegal County Council wishes to appeal to landowners and members of the public […]
Man struck by car in Rathmullan
Gardaí are appealing for information after a man was struck by a car in Rathmullan. The man was crossing the street on Main Street on Sunday, March 30 between 12.05pm and 12.10pm when he was hit by a black car, causing him to fall to the ground. The car stopped a distance away and the […]
Ancient alcohol still unearthed by Crolly Distillery
Archaeologists funded by the Crolly Distillery have unearthed the oldest alcohol still ever discovered on these islands in rural Co Donegal. The still which has been unearthed along with other early Christian relics at the foot of Mount Errigal near Crolly Distillery dates from the sixth century and is believed to have been used by […]
ATU Letterkenny students give views on ‘Adolescence’
ATU Letterkenny students give their views on acclaimed Netflix crime drama
Arranmore church prepares for 200 year celebrations
By Róise Collins PREPERATIONS are underway for the bicentenary celebrations of St Crone’s Church in Arranmore, which will take place this summer. The three day celebration will mark 200 years since the opening of the building proudly perched at a point where three of the island’s townlands meet. Advertisement The building replaced a small thatched […]
Letterkenny hotel pays tribute to their ‘star’ dog Max
by Louise Doyle THE Silver Tassie Hotel in Letterkenny has paid a touching tribute to Max, the star dog of their Christmas video who has passed away. The hotel shared a selection of photos of beautiful Max on their Facebook page, showing the much-loved dog enjoying Christmas festivities with customers and staff alike. Advertisement In […]
€18.78 million allocated for Donegal’s roads
Donegal County Council has been allocated almost €19 million for its national roads. The funding is part of an overall package of €633 million announced today by the Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien. A total of €6 million has been earmarked for phase two of the section along the N56 from Letterilly to the Kilraine […]
Boyle set to replace Senator brother as councillor
TWO Fine Gael branches are set to miss a council selection convention on Friday night. The Kilcar and Frosses branches have decided not to attend the function at the Bayview Hotel in Killybegs which will see Senator Manus Boyle’s brother installed as the new councillor for the Donegal Electoral Area. The Boyle family’s Bruckless branch […]