by Eoin Reynolds A MAN accused of murdering a pensioner whose body was found at the foot of Ireland’s tallest cliffs told gardai that the discovery was ironic, as the deceased “always wanted to be buried at sea”. The accused man Alan Vial (39) also told gardai that 66-year-old Robert ‘Robin’ Wilkin’s body being found […]
“Transformation is never easy, but it’s essential for businesses that want to grow”
Colab-based company says digital transformation is a game-changer for Donegal Businesses
Gritters to salt Donegal roads tonight and tomorrow
All routes on Donegal’s winter maintenance programme will be gritted at 9pm tonight and again at 6 am tomorrow. Donegal County Council is advising motorists to drive with caution and not assume roads are ice-free. Donegal gritting route index as follows: 01: National Primary North 02: National Primary Central 03: National Primary South 04: Inishowen […]
200 trucks to take part in charity run on Saturday
Event is to raise funds for Raphoe Community Play Group and Donegal Hospice
Road reopens following fatal collision in Storm Éowyn
The N14 Letterkenny-Lifford road has reopened. It had been closed at Tullyrap for almost two weeks following a fallen tree incident during Storm Éowyn, which resulted in the death of Kacper Dudek (20). A 65km/h speed limit is now in place.
Bogus workmen targeting houses and businesses
PEOPLE are being urged to be vigilant following reports of bogus callers calling to houses and businesses offering to carry out driveway works. Gardaí have said they received reports of bogus callers in the Glenties area very recently. “They were travelling in a white Land Rover Defender, although please keep in mind that various vehicles would […]
Cash, jewellery and car keys stolen from house
A SUM of cash, jewellery and two sets of car keys were stolen from a house in Stranorlar. Gardaí are investigating the burglary at a house at Meetinghouse Street on Wednesday, January 29, between 1am and 7.30am. A gold Claddagh ring, a sum of cash and two VW Passat car keys were stolen from within […]
Man struck from behind by unknown male in Ballybofey
GARDAÍ are appealing for information after a man was struck from behind by an unknown male in Ballybofey, causing him to fall as a result of the blow. On Sunday, February 2 at approximately 2.35am gardaí were alerted to the fact that a man had been injured and required an ambulance at Navenny Street, Ballybofey. Upon […]
Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind to host event
PEOPLE are being urged to attend an event in Donegal hosted by the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind to learn more about their work. A meet-up is taking place at St Patrick’s Parish Centre, 18 Upper Main Street, Donegal Town, F94 R5RK, on Saturday, February 15 at 11am. The centre is located next to the […]
Donegal Youth Service receives LGBTQ+ inclusion award
DONEGAL Youth Service in Letterkenny has been bestowed a major award for inclusion. The group was awarded the ‘Belong to LBGTQ+ Youth Ireland’s Rainbow Award at a ceremony at The Clarence Hotel in Dublin on Wednesday last. The youth service was recognised for its work as part of the Rainbow Award initiative which is dedicated […]