Local funeral director welcomes crematorium permission


By Paul McElwee LETTERKENNY funeral director Paschal Blake has hailed news of plans for a crematorium to be based in the town as a ‘mighty change’ for the area and for the future of funeral directors in the north west. Paschal Blake, of Paschal Blake Funeral Directors and a veteran of almost 20 years sees the […]

Uisce Éireann launch investigation into sewage spillage


By Paul McElwee AN investigation is now underway following reports of raw sewage accumulating in the river beneath Lifford Bridge. The shocking accounts, which describes the spillage as a constant nuisance for anglers as well as a threat to local wildlife, surfaced this week after a concerned angler shared a video of the scene. Advertisement The […]

Witnesses sought following Ballybofey collision


GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses following a two-vehicle collision in Ballybofey. The collision, involving a bus and a car, occurred on the N15 at Meencarrigagh, Ballybofey on Saturday, April 5 at approximately 12.40am. Both vehicles were travelling from Ballybofey towards Donegal Town at the time of the collision. The drivers of both vehicles were taken to Letterkenny […]

High fire risk notice issued


The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued a Fire Danger Notice,Condition Orange, for all areas where hazardous fuels such as gorse, heather, dried grasses, and other vegetation exist. The Notice is in effect until midday on Monday, April 7. Donegal County Council wishes to appeal to landowners and members of the public […]

Man struck by car in Rathmullan


Gardaí are appealing for information after a man was struck by a car in Rathmullan. The man was crossing the street on Main Street on Sunday, March 30 between 12.05pm and 12.10pm when he was hit by a black car, causing him to fall to the ground. The car stopped a distance away and the […]

Ancient alcohol still unearthed by Crolly Distillery


Archaeologists funded by the Crolly Distillery have unearthed the oldest alcohol still ever discovered on these islands in rural Co Donegal. The still which has been unearthed along with other early Christian relics at the foot of Mount Errigal near Crolly Distillery dates from the sixth century and is believed to have been used by […]

Arranmore church prepares for 200 year celebrations


By Róise Collins PREPERATIONS are underway for the bicentenary celebrations of St Crone’s Church in Arranmore, which will take place this summer. The three day celebration will mark 200 years since the opening of the building proudly perched at a point where three of the island’s townlands meet. Advertisement The building replaced a small thatched […]

Letterkenny hotel pays tribute to their ‘star’ dog Max


by Louise Doyle THE Silver Tassie Hotel in Letterkenny has paid a touching tribute to Max, the star dog of their Christmas video who has passed away. The hotel shared a selection of photos of beautiful Max on their Facebook page, showing the much-loved dog enjoying Christmas festivities with customers and staff alike. Advertisement In […]