Substantial damage caused to rowing boat


GARDAÍ are appealing for information after substantial damage was caused to a rowing boat in Dunfanaghy. The rowing boat was tipped over at Purt Lake causing substantial damage sometime between Thursday, February 20 and Thursday, March 6. A garda spokesperson said: “We appeal to anyone who may have observed any suspicious activity or vehicles (diggers etc.) […]

Excitement for Letterkenny’s St. Patrick’s Day parade


WITH just days to go until Letterkenny’s St. Patrick’s Day parade on Monday, March 17, excitement is mounting across the town. One of the largest parades in the county, this year promises to be another spectacular celebration, bringing a true festival atmosphere to Letterkenny. Organised by Letterkenny Chamber, the parade is set to showcase a […]

Hot food truck in Ballybofey damaged


GARDAÍ are investigating an incident of criminal damage in Ballybofey after a hot food truck was damaged. The incident occurred at Chesnut Road between Sunday, March 9 at 11.30pm and 8am the following morning. The owner arrived on the Monday morning to discover that the door was open and the locks had been damaged on […]

Teenagers responsible throwing eggs at house – gardaí


GARDAÍ say three teenage boys were responsible for throwing eggs at a house in Gortahork. They are appealing for information to the incident, which occurred at Ardsbeg on Saturday, March 8 shortly before 10.30pm. A garda spokesperson said: “Eggs were thrown at the roof and windows of a house in that area at that time […]

SF vow to stand with communities over water charges


Donegal TDs Pádraig Mac Lochlainn and Pearse Doherty have said that Sinn Féin will stand with communities to oppose any attempts by Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to introduce the domestic water charges by the back door, now or in the future. The Deputies made their comments following government kite-flying in the media that they are […]

Garda warning ahead of Bank Holiday weekend


GARDAÍ will be ramping up high visibility checkpoints across Donegal Division this St Patrick’s Bank Holiday weekend. They are urging motorists to drive safely, reminding them that 11 per cent of driving collisions happen the morning after a night out. A garda spokesperson said: “Plan ahead if you intend to go socialising over the weekend. Arrange […]

Businesses urged to be vigilant over fake bank notes


BUSINESS owners in Donegal are being urged to be vigilant following the emergence of fake bank notes in circulation. Gardaí hgave said there are fake £20 sterling notes circulating at present. A garda spokesperson said: “The notes are of very good quality and the serial number on them ends in 257. Business owners should ensure […]