Donegal Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, says significant progress has been made in the rebuilding of houses in Donegal since the new Enhanced Defective Concrete Block Scheme was introduced in July 2023. Speaking in the Dáil on the second stage debate on the Defective Concrete Amendment Bill, the Minister of State for Sport and Postal […]
Tributes paid to Drumkeen’s past and present volunteers
Drumkeen Environmental Community Group hosted a warm and heartfelt evening to recognise and thank both current and former committee members whose quiet dedication over the years has helped to enhance and maintain the parish. The hall was set up with a lovely Christmas spirit. Guests were welcomed with tea, buns, and mulled wine, accompanied by […]
Donegal homes left without power as Storm Bram hits
Hundreds of homes in Stranorlar and Bundoran have been left without power as Storm Bram hits Donegal. More than 1,200 additional homes in the south of the county had also lost power earlier, though supply has since been restored. ESB estimates that power in Stranorlar will be restored before 1pm tomorrow, while electricity in Bundoran […]
Donegal deputy to address Dáil on slow project progress at St Eunan’s College
Deputy Pádraig MacLochlainn is to discuss the new school project in St Eunan’s College with the Minister for Education and Youth in the Dáil tonight. The all-boys post-primary school was granted planning permission in 2022 for a new €30 million two-storey extension, but progress has been slow. It is one of the Topical Issues selected by the […]
Man (60s) seriously injured in work place accident
A man in his 60s was seriously injured in a workplace accident in Dungloe yesterday afternoon. Gardaí in Ballyshannon were alerted to the incident, which occurred on Monday, December 8 at Chapel Road, Dungloe at approximately 1.30pm. “A male aged in his 60s was removed from the scene to Letterkenny University Hospital and remains in […]
Justice minister hears of need for second superintendent in Letterkenny
THE need for an additional superintendent in Letterkenny and greater garda visibility were on the agenda when the justice minister met with the newly formed Donegal Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP). Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Jim O’Callaghan TD met with members of LCSP during his recent visit to Donegal on Friday, December 5. During the […]
Man found on derelict premises in Letterkenny
A MAN who was found on derelict premises in Letterkenny has been fined. Lee McBride (47) , of no fixed abode, Drogheda, Louth, appeared before Letterkenny District Court on Monday via video link. McBride is charged that he entered a building at Aileach, Castle Street, Letterkenny, with the intent to commit an offence. Advertisement Garda Sergeant Maurice […]
Drivers failed to remain at scene of Newtown collision
GARDAÍ are appealing for information following a collision in Newtowncunninghan at which no drivers or passengers remained at the scene. The two-vehicle collision occurred on the N13 at Bohullion Lower, Newtowncunningham on Saturday, December 6, at 11.55pm. A black Lexus and silver Lexus were involved in the collision. Both vehicles sustained substantial damage. No drivers or passengers […]
Nine arrested for drink and drug driving in the last week
The figures come amid a warning from An Garda Síochána that a dedicated road traffic enforcement operation is in place throughout the festive period.
Re-turn brings Deposit Return Scheme to Arranmore Island
Re-turn, the administrator of Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme, has today expanded access to its reverse vending machines (RVMs) and recycling infrastructure to three island communities in Ireland. The pilot will see the installation of RVMs on Arranmore Island and Cape Clear Island in Co. Cork, as well as communal Re-turn collection bins on Inishturk, Co. […]