Council hints at rates break for struggling businesses


BUSINESSES impacted by the coronavirus could have their rates deferred until the end of May, Donegal County Council has indicated. In a statement released in the last hour the local authority says each ratepayer will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. But businesses worst affected by the Covid-19 outbreak will be considered for a […]


Man due in court over Newtowncunningham drugs bust


A man is due in court today following the discovery of a cannabis grow house in Newtowncunningham. Gardai seized €15,000  drugs following a large scale operation on Monday. A man in his 30s is due before Letterkenny District Court today where he will be formally charged in relation to the find.


Man killed following two vehicle crash at Ballyshannon


A 28-year-old man has died following a two car crash close to Ballyshannon. The fatal collision occurred at Laheen at approximately 11.30pm last night. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The female driver of the other car, aged 60, was taken to Sligo General Hospital with serious injuries. Three other passengers were also […]


Man charged over gorse fire that caused €300k damage


A pensioner has appeared at Dungloe District Court in connection with one of two gorse fires that raged through parts of the north west of Donegal at Easter last year. Anthony O’Donnell (71) of Glen Lodge, Drumnacart Mountain, Burtonport, is charged with causing over €300,000 in damage. He is accused of arson damaging by fire […]


St Eunan’s Cathedral moves against coronavirus


CHURCH volunteers in Letterkenny “scrubbed up” on Sunday before giving out Communion in a bid to stifle the spread of the coronavirus. The highly unusual move by St Eunan’s Cathedral was taken following the first confirmed case of the virus in the state. Information sheets were issued to parishioners outlining the precautions being taken by […]


Danielle ‘leaps’ at chance to propose to boyfriend Rory


INISHOWEN woman Danielle McDaid ‘leaped’ on an opportunity that only arises every four years when she proposed. Carndonagh’s Danielle popped the question to boyfriend Rory Brady during a night away in Creeslough on Saturday. And to her delight, fellow Carn native Rory said yes. According to old Irish tradition, the Leap Year is the perfect […]