GARDAI have seized €70,000 in drugs following an operation in Drumkeen. The seizure was made on Saturday and consisted of MDMA to the value of €40,000, €22,000 in cocaine and cannabis worth €8000. One male in his 20’s was arrested and detained. Speaking this morning, Garda Inspector Goretti Sheridan said investigations […]
Young Donegal snooker stars going well on the baize
Sean lies second in the ranking with two events to go and a place at world’s still up for grabs for the the chasing field.
Close encounter of the alien kind over Donegal?
THE truth is out there – in the skies over Letterkenny. That is according to one eagle-eyed observer who has reported spotting a UFO over the town recently. Details of the incident were relayed to an online conspiracy theory website over the weekend. According to its own web page, www.conspiracyboi.wordpress.com exists […]
Former Taoiseach for Letterkenny Brexit conference
Local Brexit conference in Letterkenny next Friday where the guest speakers will include former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern
Project Ireland 2040 is a “game-changer” for Donegal
Four Lane Carriageway from Dublin to Letterkenny included in massive infrastructure spend.
Jason Quigley is getting ready for his Easter comeback
The fight will see Quigley play a lead role on a Golden Boy Promotions card in front of an expected huge Irish crowd.
Skills shortage proving problematic for building firms
BUILDING firms in Donegal are struggling to recruit skilled workers because of a ten year gap caused by the collapse of the construction industry.
Number of Donegal couples divorcing more than doubles
THE number of Donegal couples applying for divorce has more than doubled, according to the latest figures from the Courts Service. The Courts Service received 117 applications for divorce in Donegal in 2016 compared to just 49 applications the year before. More and more couples are also applying for judicial separation with […]
Crash closes main road outside Letterkenny
A main road outside Letterkenny has been closed following a crash this morning. The collision happened at the Blue Banks between Kilmacrennan and Illistrin Road. Diversions are via Milford and motorists are being warned to expect delays.
‘No need for alarm’ despite fall in corncrake numbers
WILDLIFE experts say there is no cause for alarm despite a fall for the third year in a row in the number of corncrakes in Donegal. Census figures for 2017 show that the number of calling males detected on Donegal’s mainland and its islands dipped last year to just 92, down by 16 […]