Alan Lyons gives us an insight into the Naomh Ultan dressing room
Weather warning for Donegal
Strong gales are expected this evening for parts of West Donegal as Met Eireann issue a yellow weather warning. Southerly winds are expected to reach 55-65 km/hr with gusts up to 90 to 100km/hr to affect Atlantic coastal fringes of the West and North West. Advertisement The warning has been put in place until […]
Mayor congratulates Tidy Towns participants
Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Gerry McMonagle has congratulated all the towns and villages in the county who participated in this year’s SuperValu Tidy Towns Competition. 41 towns and villages across Donegal entered this year’s competition. “In 2017 Donegal County Council increased our commitment to Tidy Town committees and initiatives threefold to €75,000 when […]
Woman in her 20s knocked down in Letterkenny
A WOMAN in her 20s was knocked down this morning on Pearse Road in Letterkenny. The incident occurred at approximately 9am when the pedestrian was approaching the Station Roundabout. The woman was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital. Gardai described the incident as a “minor collision” and said the woman was taken to hospital “as a […]
Donegal families need a Mica Redress Scheme now – Senator Pádraig Mac Lochlainn
Donegal Sinn Féin Senator Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has again appealed to the Government to put in place a redress scheme for the thousands of Donegal families affected by mica defective concrete blocks in their homes. He raised the matter again in the Seanad today with the Minister of State for Housing Damien English. Senator […]
Donegal-Dublin, Galway roads in new vision – McHugh
DONEGAL TD and Government Minister Joe has hailed what he has called a breakthrough in connecting the county to the rest of the State.
Key event in Donegal as part of Jobs Week
An important event is to take place in Donegal today as part of Jobs Week. A workshop for anyone on the job hunt will take place in Carndonagh this morning, with advisors giving career guidance and assistance with preparing a CV and learning interview skills. Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection Regina Doherty, […]
Major upgrade of N56 to be completed in 18 months
A CONTRACTOR is to be appointed to carry out the latest phase of upgrading to the N56 for a section of roadway connecting Dungloe to Glenties. It was announced today that work on the 3.6km of roadway from Kilkenny – Maas – Letterilly will cost €12 million and will be completed in 18 months. Pat […]
Nominated for award – even though he’s a ‘bad boy’
A WEST Donegal actor has been recognised for his contribution to the Irish language within mainstream media, as he is nominated for an award at the upcoming Irish Language Media Awards. Seán Ó Baoill, a native of Loch an Iúir, has been nominated for ‘Réalta óg na bliana’ (Young rising star) at ‘Gradaim […]
Man airlifted from Slieve Leauge
A man was safely rescued and airlifted from Slieve Leauge in south Donegal yesterday afternoon. Malin Head CoOrdination Centre received a 999 call at approximately 2.30pm yesterday advising of a male who had a suspected broken ankle. Advertisement The Coast Guard Helicopter based in Sligo R118 was tasked along with Killybegs Coast Guard. The injured […]