by Kate Heaney HAULIERS have warned this week that the increased excise duty on fuel will see more hauliers and private motorists driving into Northern Ireland to buy fuel for their vehicles, to the detriment of border fuel retailers here. The head of the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) Ger Hyland warned the excise increase […]
North West 10K fundraising Fashion Show to take place tonight
By Dionne Meehan THE team at North West 10K are gearing up to hold a fundraising Fashion Show in the Radisson Blu Hotel in Letterkenny tonight. With all proceeds from this event going to Cara House Family Resource Centre, Community Childcare Centre and Community First Responders, a massive turnout is expected in support of these worthy […]
‘FOREVER LOVE’: A poem for Úna, Ciara and Saoirse Bowden
‘Forever Love’ “Never did we think life held such pain, That salty tears, the face does surely stain, Sitting here, now, we cry aloud for aid, Afraid somehow their memory would fade, Úna, Ciara and Saoirse, taken from us in a flash, Leaving sorrow that no earthly soap can wash, The emptiness is vast, more […]
Investigations continue into huge drugs haul
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 […]