THE average price for good quality farmland in County Donegal last year was €13,400 per acre, while it was €5,000 for poor quality land, according to a new report by the Society of Chartered Surveyors and Teagasc. At €20,000 per acre, Co Waterford had the most expensive average price for high quality farmland in the […]
Fresh concern over ambulance delays in Letterkenny
MOTORISTS approaching the Polestar roundabout in Letterkenny have expressed their dismay at witnessing two ambulances in 999 mode being significantly delayed by traffic congestion yesterday morning. The incident has reignited the debate surrounding traffic delays in Donegal’s largest town which is particularly bad between 8:30 and 9:30 in the morning, Monday to Thursday. “That was […]
Traffic delays expected following collision in Letterkenny
GARDAÍ and emergency services are at the scene of a road traffic collision on the Port Road in Letterkenny. No injuries have been reported at this time. The road remains open.
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus brings Donegal fisherwoman to Strasbourg
Sinn Féin MEP for Midlands North West, Chris MacManus is hosting 14 year old fisherwoman Muireann Kavanagh and her family in the European Parliament in Strasbourg today where she will continue her campaign for fair treatment for Irish fishing communities. MEP MacManus said today is an important opportunity to ensure that Irish fishing communities’ voices are […]
Woman who died in yesterday’s fatal collision in Falcarragh is named
By Dionne Meehan A WOMAN who was killed in a single vehicle road traffic collision in Falcarragh yesterday has been named locally as Keyna Barrett. Ms Barrett was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment following a collision on the N56, Ballina Road, in Falcarragh at approximately 1.30pm. Advertisement She was later pronounced deceased. Ms […]
Ramelton’s Jason McCahill wins Grand Final of Glór Tíre
By Dionne Meehan RAMELTON’s Jason McCahill has been crowned Ireland’s Glór Tíre Country Music Champion of 2024. Known for being the “cheeky chappie” of this year’s competition, Glór Tíre took to social media tonight to announce him as the winner. Advertisement Tonight’s competition was judged by RTÉ Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Jó Ní Chéide and Caitriona […]
Woman in her 80s dies following fatal collision in Falcarragh
Gardaí are currently at the scene of a fatal single vehicle road traffic collision in Falcarragh. The collision occurred at approximately 1.30pm this afternoon on the N56, Ballina Road, at Falcarragh. Advertisement The driver and sole occupant of the car involved, a female in her 80s, was taken to hospital for the treatment of […]
Cathedral Quarter’s Tango event will be a night of passion, love and life
Letterkenny’s Cathedral Quarter and the celebrated American actor, Robert Duvall have, according to Cathedral Quarter spokesperson, Donnan Harvey, something big in common, and it’s a dance – the Tango. Duvall, who is known for playing hard men in films, has a much softer side in private life and is a frequent visitor to Argentine night […]
Downings seaweed firm gives boost to aquaculture sector
THE opening of a high-tech seaweed processing plant in Downings has been described as an extremely positive step for the local community and a big boost to the aquaculture sector as a whole. Officially opening ‘Seaweed Company Green Turtle’, Donegal Minister Charlie McConalogue praised its owners Joost Wouters, Stefan Krann, and Lorraine Gallagher for their […]
Funeral arrangements of Derry hill-walker announced
By Dionne Meehan THE funeral of a Derry hill-walker, who died in Donegal at the weekend, is set to take place on Thursday in St. Mary’s Church, Creggan at 11am. Brian Campbell, of 42 Woodbrook West, died following a fall while he was walking in the Poisoned Glen area of Dunlewey on Saturday, April 20. […]