GARDAÍ in Donegal are warning people to be extra vigilant with reports that bogus callers have been operating in different parts of the county. The Gardaí received a number of reports of people encountering these callers in the Inishowen and Letterkenny areas this week. People are encouraged to stay vigilant regardless of where they are […]
Winning lotto ticket purchased in West Donegal
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A EuroMillions player in Donegal is celebrating a midweek windfall after matching five numbers and one Lucky Star in Tuesday night’s draw (October 7), scooping a prize worth €241,123. The Donegal player purchased their winning Quick Pick ticket on the day of the draw from Maple Burtonport Petrol Station, Crossroads, Burtonport, Co. Donegal. The winning […]
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Killea man who previously worked as a nurse steps into new role as a garda
‘The people of Donegal have been failed with this short-sighted budget’- Deputy Ward
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DEPUTY Charles Ward has told Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe, that he has “failed the people of Donegal completely, with this short-sighted budget”. The Donegal TD said, “When presenting this budget, Minister Pascal Donohoe said: ‘We are making the best possible use of the resources available, to invest in our future and to strengthen our foundations’ […]
Yellow weather warning for Donegal
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MET Éireann have issued a status yellow rain warning for Donegal. There will be widespread rain which will be heavy at times. The likely impacts include localised flooding, difficult travelling conditions and blocked drains. The warning will be in place from tomorrow (Thursday), October 2 at 6am until Thursday, October 2 at 8pm.
Excitement in Donegal Town as new business announced
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THERE was much excitement around Donegal Town yesterday as a new business was announced. McCafferty’s took to social media yesterday and declared that they will be opening a new venue in Donegal Town. This new business will be known as McCafferty’s on The Pier and will be ready to open its doors before Christmas party […]
Donegal’s Kelley bags the prize as she wins The Traitors
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LETTERKENNY woman, Kelley Higgins delighted Donegal viewers last night as she was announced as the winner of The Traitors series. The 23 year old was the youngest contestant on the show. She entered the game as a ‘faithful’ and managed to make her way through the entire game without murder or banishment. Advertisement Kelley was […]
Water outage in Lettermacaward
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UISCE Éireann crews are responding to an issue at the Lettermacaward Water Treatment Plant this morning, which will result in supply outages for customers in Lettermacaward and the surrounding areas. As a result of mechanical issues at the plant, reservoir levels have fallen and this is impacting supply to homes and businesses in the area. […]
Driver and passenger taken to hospital following Raphoe collision
A DRIVER and passenger were taken to hospital following a road traffic collision in Raphoe at the weekend. Gardaí are investigating the single vehicle road traffic collision that occurred on the N14 at Carrickadawson, Raphoe on Sunday, September 21, shortly after 8.40am. The vehicle (black Nissan) had been travelling from Lifford towards Letterkenny when the collision […]
Parish public consultation on new church for Derrybeg
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By Tommy Curran A parish-wide public consultation regarding a new church at Derrybeg to replace the former church which was completely destroyed by fire on Easter Monday took place on Monday evening in Ionad an Acadaimh, Gaoth Dobhair. It was led by MacDara Hosty Consultancy, and was chaired by Fr. Brian Ó Fearraigh, P.P. Advertisement […]