Gardaí are investigating a burglary that occurred at a derelict cottage in the area of Glenleighan, Fintown. The incident occurred between Thursday, September 18 and Thursday, September 25. “The front door of the cottage was forced open and a quantity of copper piping was stolen from within. “We appeal to anyone who may have observed […]
Gardaí issue appeal after trailer stolen from Letterkenny house
Gardaí have issued an appeal for witnesses in connection with a theft incident that happened at Rosemount Lane, Letterkenny on Sunday evening. At approximately 6.40pm on Sunday, September 28 a red/black trailer was stolen from the side of a house at that location. “We are interested in any sightings of a white Mondeo in the […]
Dillons Hotel joins Tourism Ireland at important travel fair in Paris
A LETTERKENNY hotel has joined Tourism Ireland at an important travel fair in Paris. Tourism Ireland is bringing Ireland to Paris this week at IFTM Top Resa, one of the leading travel and tourism shows in France. Joined by 15 tourism companies from Ireland – including Dillons Hotel – Tourism Ireland is highlighting the diversity of […]
Weather: Dull day with outbreaks of rain or drizzle
TODAY will be a dull day with outbreaks of rain or drizzle, mist and hill fog. The rain will turn more persistent this evening. Highest temperatures of 14 to 16 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be cloudy with mist and hill fog. Wet at first with widespread rain but the rain will move northwards, becoming lighter […]
Investigation file on Creeslough explosion sent to DPP
THE investigation into the fatal explosion at a building complex in Creeslough continues to be led by local gardaí in Donegal Division supported by the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (GNBCI) and the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) and the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities (CRU). As the third anniversary of this fatal […]
Maple Group’s charity fundraiser a wonderful success
THE Donegal owned and operated Maple Group has proudly announced the success of its recent charity drive which has raised an incredible €3,000 in aid of Cancer Care West Donegal. The funds were officially presented last week to the charity at a special in store event. “We are absolutely thrilled with the response to this […]
Council meeting adjourned after Creeslough families speak out
TODAY’S Plenary Meeting of Donegal County Council has been adjourned after families of the victims of the Creeslough tragedy hit out at council officials. They attended this morning’s meeting with local councillor Tomás Sean Devine, who is calling on the council to purchase the Creeslough explosion site as we approach the third anniversary of the […]
Five new pupils save west Donegal school from losing teacher
FIVE new students are starting at Scoil an Aingil Choimhéadaí today, providing a lifeline to the west Donegal school’s efforts to retain its second teacher. The enrolments follow a recent initiative launched by the school to attract additional pupils ahead of a Department of Education census deadline. In a bid to boost numbers, the Gaelscoil […]
The race to the Áras steps up a gear in Letterkenny
THE presidential race has stepped up a gear in Letterkenny with the emergence of posters. Three candidates will be on the ballot paper in the presidential election taking place on Friday, October 24, with the election determining the 10th president of Ireland. Fianna Fáil’s Jim Gavin has emerged as the candidate with the strongest national radio footprint in […]
Home support waiting lists: ‘Donegal facing postcode penalty’
OVER 300 patients are currently on waiting lists for home support services in Donegal, Tuesday’s meeting of the Regional Health Forum West has heard. Councillor Declan Meehan – who had asked the HSE for the up to date figures – criticised the delays describing them as “another postcode penalty” for the people of Donegal. Out of the 334 […]