GARDAÍ have urged the public to reach out to loved ones and support services when suffering from poor mental health. The plea comes on World Suicide Prevention Day, an awareness day which aims to tackle reducing suicide rates worldwide. A garda spokesperson said: “The topic of suicide and of our mental health are not topics […]
Donegal artists feature on new homeless charity album
TWO talented artists from Donegal, Moya Brennan and Carol Wilson, are featured on the newly released charity album ‘Kindness on the Streets’. This album, which aims to raise awareness and funds for Belfast’s homeless charity, The People’s Kitchen, includes contributions from both national and international musical stars. Notable artists such as Ralph McTell, Mary Black, […]
Gardaí urge the public to be safe and be seen as the nights close in
GARDAÍ have this week reminded the public to dig out their hi-vis vests as the nights begin to close in earlier. A garda spokesperson said: “It is that time of the year when the nights are starting to close in a bit earlier. “Please remember when out walking, cycling or running that although you can […]
Two motorists detected speeding in Buncrana yesterday
GARDAÍ detected two drivers breaking the speed limit in Buncrana yesterday. Gardaí were conducting speed checks when they stopped two drivers whom they detected travelling in excess of an 80KPH speed limit. One motorist was detected travelling at 103KPH and the second motorist was detected travelling 116KPH. Advertisement Fixed Charge Penalty Notices were issued. A […]
Construction of additional car parking spaces at Franciscan Friary gets go-ahead
by Louise Doyle DONEGAL County Council has given the green light to a development at the Franciscan Centre in Rossnowlagh. Applicant Fr Eugene Barrett, acting on behalf of Order of Friars Minor, lodged plans in December 2023 for permission to an extension for the car parking area to provide an additional 55 car parking spaces. […]
Donegal poet announced as Read Mór Ambassador for Culture Night
DONEGAL poet Annmarie Ní Churreáin has been announced as the Read Mór Ambassador for Culture Night 2024. Read Mór is a book gifting initiative and this year, the Arts Council will be partnering with the Irish Prison Service to gift users across 13 prisons a lit of 30 book titles, including Ms Ní Churreáin’s poetry […]
Weather: A mix of sunny spells and scattered showers
THIS morning, cloud and outbreaks of rain will quickly clear southwards. This will be followed by sunny spells and scattered showers. Temperatures will be cool and breezy with the highest temperatures of 12 to 14 degrees with a fresh and gusty west to northwest wind. Advertisement Tonight, there will be a mix of clear spells […]
Portsalon Pier and Bunbeg Harbour Pontoon officially opened by Minister Charlie McConalogue
Today marked the official opening of the newly refurbished Portsalon Pier and the Bunbeg Harbour Pontoon by Donegal Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue. The projects, part of a broader €19.1 million investment across 23 capital projects in Donegal, saw significant financial backing. A total of €1.7 million was spent on the […]
UPDATE: Traffic lights on Polestar roundabout repaired
Donegal County Council has announced that the traffic signals at Polestar Roundabout have been successfully repaired and are now fully operational. The lights, which had previously experienced faults, have been restored to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow at this key junction. Motorists are advised to remain cautious as traffic returns to normal patterns.
Deaths in Donegal, Monday evening, September 9
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Donna McDermott, Ballymacarthur, Greencastle – Packidy ( Denis) Boyle, Lr. Keadue, Burtonport Advertisement – Mary Sarah Gallagher, Adderwell, Doochary – Georgina Doherty (née Long), Dublin and Bruckless – Evan Craig, Muff – Patrick Joseph (Joe) Reilly, Kerrykeel – Patrica Devine, Lifford and Strabane Donna McDermott, Ballymacarthur, […]