DONEGAL Sinn Féin TD Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has slammed the ongoing refusal of the government to update the costings that underpin the Defective Concrete Block Grant Scheme. The Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) published their last Report on Construction Costs for the Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme back in March, 2024, and building costs have […]
Weather advisory reissued due to flooding risk
MET Éireann and Donegal County Council have reissued a weather advisory warning of a potential risk of flooding due to expected spells of heavy and persistent rainfall throughout the coming week. The advisory is in effect nationwide from 4pm today until midnight on Monday, February 9. Flooding is likely due to a combination of already […]
Man fined following private security authority investigation in Donegal
A man has appeared before Judge Daly in Letterkenny District Court where he pleaded guilty to 13 breaches of the Private Security Services Acts. Mr Vladimir Gavlas appeared before the local court today. This followed an investigation by the Private Security Authority into security guarding services in Donegal. Mr Gavlas had been found providing security […]
Petition launched to protect Donegal cancer flights
An online petition has been launched in response to proposed timetable changes to the Public Service Obligation (PSO) air service between Donegal and Dublin airports. The petition was created by Mary Coyle, who manages Donegal Cancer Flights and Services. They provide subsidised flights for hundreds of cancer patients across Donegal. The group are concerned for […]
Car windscreen smashed in Letterkenny
GARDAÍ are investigating an incident of criminal damage in Letterkenny in which a car windscreen was smashed. The incident occurred at the Nas Mór Apartments in Carnamuggagh between 10pm on Wednesday, January 28 and 7.50am the following morning. A car was parked in the car park at the apartments between those times and the owner returned to discover […]
Deep sadness following death of Little Blue Hero Adam McDonnell
TRIBUTES are being paid to Convoy teenager Adam McDonnell whose death has been met with deep sadness by his family and many friends. Adam (14) died peacefully at his home at 2 Manor Court, Convoy (F93P621), surrounded by his loving family. Adam will be forever loved and cherished by his heartbroken parents, Rachel and Neil […]
Passenger taken to hospital following Stranorlar collision
A PASSENGER was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment following a three-vehicle collision in Stranorlar. A driver of one of the vehicles left the scene on foot following the collision at Dunwiley, on the N13, on Sunday, February 1, shortly after 1.45pm. Two vehicles were stationary on the road waiting for the vehicle in […]
New family resource centre approved for Gaoth Dobhair
APPROVAL has been granted for a new family resource centre in Gaoth Dobhair, located at Machaire Chlochair, Doirí Beaga. Donegal TD Pat the Cope Gallagher warmly welcomed today’s announcement by the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley. Speaking after the announcement, Pat the Cope Gallagher said: “I am particularly pleased to see Gaoth […]
Gardaí seize car without tax for over 1,000 days
GARDAÍ have seized a car in Derrybeg after discovering it had not been taxed for over 1,000 days. This comes after gardaí from the Milford Roads Policing Unit stopped a car at a checkpoint in the area yesterday morning. Following inspection, they discovered the car had not been taxed for over 1,000 days, had no […]
Footballer Mark Farren remembered on the 10th anniversary of his death
A moving tribute has been paid to former Finn Harps and Derry City player Mark Farren on the tenth anniversary of his death. The Greencastle native passed away on February 3, 2016, aged 33, after a battle with cancer. Mark was diagnosed with having a benign brain tumour in 2008 and was forced to retire from […]