A Falcarragh quarry could be closed down over allegations it is operating at four times the size it should be. Sean McGee of Niamar Property Ltd will find out on Wednesday if he has to shut the business he has run for almost 30 years. Donegal County Council served an enforcement notice on Mr McGee last year […]
Letterkenny cafe gets go ahead for extension
THE green light has been given for works at a popular Letterkenny cafe. Applicant Eunan McIntyre lodged plans in September for the construction of a two-storey extension to Mac’s Deli on the High Road. Under proposals he sought to provide an additional food preparation area on the ground floor level and administration/office space on the […]
New recipe book helping people of Ukraine
A RATHMULLAN grandmother has taken great pride in her grandson’s new bread recipe book which he created to help people in Ukraine. Annie Green of Ray received a copy of appropriately named ‘Knead Peace – Baking for Ukraine’, recently written by her grandson Andrew who lives in Totnes in Devon. She and the family are […]
Five injured in Fahan crash
FIVE people have been hospitalised following a crash in Inishowen. Gardaí remain at the scene of the collision which happened at Fahan shortly after 9pm last night. Five people were taken to hospital, one of them with serious injuries. Advertisement A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána said, “The road is currently closed and a technical […]
Arranmore’s Peter in running for Clean Coasts Award
ARRANMORE volunteer Peter O’Donnell has made the shortlist for this year’s Clean Coasts Ocean Hero Awards. Clean Coasts has just announced the groups, individuals, communities and businesses nominated across seven categories for their commitment to their coastlines and areas. Each year the Ocean Hero Awards honour the invaluable contribution volunteers, groups and communities have made towards conserving Ireland’s coastline. Advertisement The seven categories this […]
Teenager killed in late night crash
A teenager has died following a crash outside Letterkenny. Gardaí remain at the scene of the collision which involved two cars and which occurred at 11.55pm last night on the Ramelton Road. A spokesperson said, “The front-seat passenger of one of the vehicles involved, a female in her late teens, was pronounced dead at the […]
Ramelton Road closed following overnight incident
THE Ramelton Road outside Letterkenny remains closed this morning following an incident overnight. Gardaí are in attendance and diversions are in place. There are no further details at this time.
Weather warning for Donegal
there is potential that the Status Yellow wind and rain warning may escalate to an Orange level warning in County Donegal.
Male hospitalised after collision in Letterkenny
The incident occurred on the Neil T Blaney Road on Tuesday, October 18, shortly after 11.15am.
Lettermacaward boil water notice lifted
FOLLOWING remedial measures and the receipt of satisfactory monitoring results a boil water notice for Lettermacaward has been lifted. Speaking about the lifting of the notice, Dr Pat. O’Sullivan, Irish Water’s Drinking Water Compliance Specialist said, “Irish Water acknowledges and understands the impact this Boil Water Notice had on the community and we sincerely regret […]