SEARCHES are underway in Portsalon for a missing woman who has dementia. Sally Reilly went missing from Sandybanks Caravan Park in Portsalon at 2.10am this morning. Sally’s daughter took to social media earlier today to issue the appeal. Advertisement Since, groups of volunteers have been conducting searches in the area. Anyone with information is asked […]
Northern bank holiday commuters adding to heavy traffic in Letterkenny this evening
There’s more heavy traffic in and around Letterkenny this evening with many weekend visitors making their way home on what’s a Bank Holiday in Northern Ireland. Once again, the worst affected areas are Ballyraine, Ramelton Road and Kiltoy with traffic extremely busy coming into the town from the Ramelton direction. There are also queues of […]
Arranmore RNLI carry out two medical evacuations
ARRANMORE RNLI carried out two medical evacuations over the weekend, one on Saturday and one yesterday. On each of the two days the voluntary crew of lifeboat Myrtle Maud responded to the two calls to assist in transferring patients to Burtonport to awaiting ambulances to take them to Letterkenny University Hospital. The first on Saturday […]
Donegal wins again at National Enterprise Awards
ANOTHER Donegal company has picked up a National Enterprise Award, marking the second consecutive year a business from the county has triumphed at the ceremony in Dublin’s Mansion House. Based in Quigley’s Point, Living Green, supported by the Local Enterprise Office, is an established business offering diverse, environmentally conscious, and health enhancing products that promote sustainable […]
Investigations on-going after weekend collision in Dungloe
INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing after a van collided with a number of pedestrians in Dungloe on Saturday, May 25. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a road traffic collision on Carnmore Road in Dungloe at around 4.20pm on Saturday. The collision involved a van colliding with a number of pedestrians. Advertisement The pedestrians, a […]
Donegal company’s digital successs recognised
DONEGAL company adaptafashion.ie has been named as one of just 21 businesses selected to receive a customer digital support package as part of Google’s ‘You’re The Business’ initiative. You’re the Business is a digital upskill programme that delivers on-demand training online, e-learning courses, and other resources to SMEs in Ireland. In addition to the training, […]
Creeslough explosion: Gardaí arrest man and woman
Gardaí have arrested a man and a woman, aged in their 40s, as part of their ongoing investigation into the Creeslough explosion that killed 10 people and hospitalised 8 in October 2022. The arrests are for alleged offences contrary to the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997. A garda statement reads: “The investigation into […]
423km charity cycle to Donegal starts Thursday
A GROUP of 56 cyclists are preparing to cycle 423km from Cork to Donegal to raise funds for two well-known charities. The cyclists, 16 of them who are Donegal natives, will set off from Cork this Thursday, and will be arriving in Letterkenny on June 1. The cycle is in aid of two charities, Irish […]
Clonmany hit and run raised in Dáil
DURING a recent sitting of the Dáil, Sinn Féin Deputy Martin Kenny took time to remember a Donegal man who died following an alleged hit-and-run in Clonmany. James (Jimmy) Devine from Raphoe tragically died when he was struck by a vehicle which then left the scene. He was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital before being […]
Needs of the people important, not ‘spat’ – Blaney
IN a very public spat with Tánaiste Micheál Martin, EU candidate Senator Niall Blaney accused Fianna Fáil of not supporting his campaign to take a European seat for the Midlands North West Constituency which now has five MEP posts available. The Fanad born candidate is one of just two candidates from Donegal standing in the […]