BY C.J.MCGINLEY GARDAI are investigating a fatal road traffic collision involving a tractor and car on the N15 at Ballintra, this morning Friday. The driver of tractor, a man in his early 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of car was not injured. Garda Forensic Collision Investigators are carrying out an examination […]
Gweedore Sewerage Scheme gets the go-ahead at last
MINISTER for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Mr Phil Hogan, announced today (Friday) that he has approved the estimated €13 million funding for the long-awaited Gweedore Sewerage Scheme
Donegal Youth Council brings ‘SPARKS’ to Gweedore tomorrow
THE Donegal Youth Council take their ‘SPARKS’ Mental Health roadshow to Gweedore tomorrow (Thursday) as they host the third of five events in the county.
Irish Wildlife Trust concerned over damage to Glenveagh National Park
THE Irish Wildlife Trust (IWT) has written to management of Glenveagh National Park expressing its concern that large areas of sensitive habitat are being destroyed illegally and for commercial purposes.
Medic suspended after child (4) allegedly smacked at LGH
THE Health Service Executive has confirmed it is investigating an incident at Letterkenny General Hospital at the weekend where it is alleged that a medic smacked a four-year-old in front of her mother.
Donegal fans meet Shane Filan
TWO Lucky Donegal fans meet Shane Filan at The O2 Store in Dublin today (Monday).
The 2013 ‘Donegal Annual’ is on sale now
THE cover of the recently released 2013 Donegal Annual features Derek Hill’s painting ‘Harvesting at St Columb’s.’
Woman (93) rescued from pub fire
LOCAL firemen are been described as ‘heroes’ after saving the life of a pensioner following a fire at a pub
Donegal man’s wife and triplet daughters star in Australian TV ad
A CASTLEFINN man said this week he is not disappointed at being left out of a television advertisement seen by millions in Australia which features his beautiful wife and their triplet daughters – because of his accent.
Garda investigation into Killygordon dog attack is ‘ongoing’
GARDAI are expected to interview a local man suspected of owning two bull terriers who attacked and killed a family pet in the Killygordon area last weekend.