THE Traitors is taking Ireland by storm and people across the country are tuning in eagerly for each episode. Donegal viewers were pleased to see a nod to their county in one of the most recent episodes. Host Siobhan McSweeney donned a fabulous cloak, made from none other than Donegal tweed all the way from […]
Lifford road closed following traffic collision
Lifford Road is currently closed following a road traffic collision. Gardaí are at the scene, and diversions are in place. No further details at this time.
Shop window smashed in Ballybofey
WITNESSES are sought after the front window of a shop was smashed in Ballybofey. The incident occurred at a shop at Main Street sometime between 9pm Saturday, September 6 and 12.30pm the following day. A garda spokesperson said: “We appeal to anyone who may have been on the street, particularly in the early hours of Sunday […]
Stolen trailer and calf later abandoned over the border
GARDAÍ are appealing for dash-cam footage following the theft of a jeep, trailer and calf, later found abandoned over the border. Gardaí have said that a jeep was parked at farmland in the area of Grousehall, Pettigo on Saturday, September 6. There was a trailer attached with a calf on board. Between 1.45pm and 2pm on that […]
Community walk in Letterkenny to mark Palliative Care Week
Community walk in Letterkenny to mark Palliative Care Week The Donegal Hospice is inviting the public to take part in a special community walk this week to mark Palliative Care Week. The event takes place on Thursday, 11 September, beginning at 6pm from the Hospice carpark at Knocknamona, Letterkenny. Participants will stroll together to Bernard […]
Ramelton doctor appointed CEO of state agency
A RAMELTON doctor has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). Dr Lynn Ramsey will take up her new post at the State agency responsible for promoting the quality, integrity and reputation of Ireland’s further and higher education system, on November 3. QQI ensures that learners achieve qualifications that are valued nationally and internationally. Dr Ramsey is currently […]
FRESH TAKE: When flying the tricolour can send out a very different message
by Sabrina Sweeney I was listening to Dublin Labour councillor Darragh Moriarty on local radio earlier this week, talking about tricolours that have appeared on lampposts around the city. Residents in the north inner city have written to the council asking for the flags to be removed because they say they’re an attempt by a […]
Long march for Gaza from Malin Head to Buncrana
Not many people are aware that Inishowen and Gaza are the same length – 25 miles. But the similarities end there. Inishowen has a population of 40,544; Gaza’s population stands at 2.1 million, even greater than that of the whole of Dublin city and County (1.5 million) Advertisement The Inishowen peninsula covers an area of […]
Dash cam footage sought by gardaí investigating alleged Letterkenny assault
Dash cam footage is being sought by gardaí investigating an alleged assault in Letterkenny. Gardaí say they are particularly interested in any sightings of or dash-cam footage of a man on foot in the area who is described as being in his early 60s, of stocky build, with grey/white hair, following the alleged incident on the Ramelton […]
Donegal Garda speed vans collect almost €1m in 30 months
Donegal Garda speed vans collect almost €1m in 30 months. That’s according to figures released to Ireland South MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, who has called for a get-tough approach to those who are caught doing excessive speeds on our rural roads. The MEP has called for a greater concentration of speed vans at accident black spots and […]