By Dionne Meehan INVESTIGATIONS are continuing into the seizure of a huge drugs haul in Donegal which occurred in February. In a statement to the Donegal News this week, Gardaí confirmed that investigations are “still ongoing” into the €751,500 seizure. Advertisement On February 21, Gardaí in Donegal seized suspected cannabis valued at approximately €631,500. The […]
All non-essential farm inspections paused due to adverse weather conditions
ALL non-essential farm inspections have been placed on temporary hold due to the ongoing adverse weather conditions. Making the announcement, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, said: “I am extremely conscious of the pressure on farmers because of continuing and exceptional adverse weather conditions. As an immediate step I have asked […]
The saddest homecoming
Yesterday Una Bowden and her two beautiful daughters were laid to rest in the saddest of homecomings. When the news broke last Tuesday afternoon that a woman and her two children had been killed in a collision in Mayo, no doubt many people said a prayer for the devastation that was to visit that family’s home. A family […]
Yellow wind warning for Donegal as Storm Kathleen hits Ireland
MET ÉIREANN has issued a yellow wind warning for Donegal this Saturday. This weather warning is valid from Saturday, April 6 from 7 am to 8 pm. As Storm Kathleen hits Ireland, very strong and gusty southerly winds are expected. Possible impact from this weather include fallen trees, difficult travel conditions, debris, loose objects being […]
Thirteen arrests over Easter Bank Holiday weekend
GARDAÍ in Donegal have described the amount of arrests in relation to drink/drug driving over the Bank Holiday weekend as a “worrying” figure. Gardaí were out on the roads across the Donegal Division over the course of the Easter Bank Holiday weekend conducting checkpoints, patrols and speed checks. Fixed Charge penalty Notices have been issued for various offences and […]
Devastation and disbelief as mother and her two young daughters are laid to rest
By Dionne Meehan HUNDREDS gathered in St. Eunan’s Church, Raphoe, yesterday for the funeral of Úna Bowden and her daughters Ciara (14) and Saoirse (11). Úna and her two daughters were fatally injured when their car collided with a lorry on the N17 in Castlegar, outside of Claremorris, Co. Mayo last Tuesday. Advertisement Originally from […]
Water outages expected in Ramelton tomorrow
Uisce Eireann are advising the public of a possible water disruption in the Ramelton area tomorrow. A pump station interruption may cause supply disruptions to Gortin, Ramelton, Milford and surrounding areas in Co. Donegal. Works are scheduled to take place from 9 am until 4 pm tomorrow, April 4. Donegal County Council recommend that you allow […]
Donegal couple enjoy €1,000,500 win after special Lotto Plus Raffle
SATURDAY night’s Lotto draw saw a special Lotto Plus Raffle event guarantee that one player would win a boosted prize fund worth €1 Million, in addition to the usual €500 Raffle prize. A Donegal couple were amazed to see their Raffle number announced as the big winner. They purchased their winning ticket at Doherty’s Centra […]
Errigal College students represent Ireland as MEPs in France for a day
TRANSITION Year students from Errigal College in Letterkenny stepped into the shoes of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) as they participated in the Euroscola competition held in Strasbourg, France. Having clinched victory in the Midlands-North-West constituency competition late last year, these students earned the amazing opportunity to represent Ireland and engage in the intricate workings […]
Red Hugh’s place of birth and death twinned
THE Red Hugh O’Donnell – Fighting Prince of Donegal group this week warmly welcomed the twinning of Lifford/ Stranorlar MD with Simancas in Spain. The twinning was passed by a full Plenary meeting of Donegal County Council on Monday in Lifford. Mr Eddie Crawford is one of the organisers behind the campaign to twin the […]