HUNDREDS of crab cages and more than 20 miles of rope were destroyed in a fire that almost took out a trawler on a pier at Kerrykeel. Pat Friel’s boat, the Sanmar, sustained considerable damage in the blaze that broke out at Ballywhoriskey last Thursday. The fisherman estimates it will cost him more […]
Recruitment drive launched in Donegal to save curlew
A last ditch attempt to save the curlew from extinction in Donegal has been launched by the National Parks and Wildlife Service. The wildlife authority has just begun a recruitment drive for ‘Curlew Advisory Officers’ to work with communities and landowners. The move follows the launch in 2017 of the Curlew Conservation […]
Brothers and sister confronted by knife wielding thug
A neighbour of three family members robbed at knife point in their home says the local community has been left stunned by the crime. The thief entered the house at Kilmacrennan at around 9pm on Sunday night. He confronted the occupants – two brothers in their 70s and their sister who is in […]
Still waiting: Confusion and bemusement on main street
The only problem is that Letterkenny remains a snow free zone. It’s Thursday morning and the roads and footpaths are completely clear
Catherine creates lifelong friendships through sport
From Aughnish, Ramelton, Grier travelled to Holland in January to represent the Republic of Ireland at the Deaf Women’s Futsal European Championships
Double bass piques student interest
A member of Donegal Designer Makers, Parkinson’s latest piece formed part of an exhibition which took place in Rathmullan House before Christmas.
Months Mind Mass: Michael Mc Grath
Michael’s family would like to inform you that the months mind for Michael McGrath RIP has been changed to Friday 9th March at 7.30 in Church of the Irish Martyrs due to the forecasted bad weather. Michael, 40, sadly passed away at the Donegal Hospice after being diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer late last […]
Grim weather predictions prompt Donegal lock down
MUCH of Donegal will be in lock down from 4pm today amid predictions of heavy snow showers and high winds. Areas north of Milford and in Inishowen have already witnessed significant falls of snow this morning and forecasters say things could deteriorate further as Storm Emma moves in. In a statement this morning, Donegal County […]
‘Avoid non-essential travel and remain indoors’ – DCC
Donegal County Council have advised the county to stay indoors today and tomorrow unless it is absolutely necessary. In relation to the nationwide Status Red Level weather warning issued by Met Eireann last night, council offices including libraries will be closed today from 3pm and will remain closed tomorrow. “The council is asking all […]
Donegal shuts down following status red weather warning
A status red weather warning has been put in place for Donegal and all other parts of the country. Despite earlier predictions that Donegal and the North West would escape the worst of Storm Emma and the so-called ‘Beast from the East’, a national status red weather warning was put in place last night […]