DONEGAL businessman Peter Casey has lodged a planning application to Donegal County Council for the construction of 24 high specification, two bedroom apartments for social housing on the site of the former Ludden House in Buncrana. This transformative development comes at a pivotal time, as the Government faces increasing pressure to tackle the national housing crisis, […]
Weather: Mix of sunny spells and scattered showers
THERE will be sunny spells and scattered showers this morning, some of them heavy. Showers will become increasingly isolated this afternoon. Highest temperatures of 15 to 19 degrees with moderate to fresh winds, decreasing light to moderate later in the day. Advertisement Tonight will be dry with variable cloud and clear spells. Lowest temperatures of […]
Up to 1,000 ESB customers without power as Storm Floris hits Donegal
By Diarmaid Doherty HEAVY winds across Donegal have resulted in power outages in different parts of the county with hundreds of homes and businesses left without supply this morning. Storm Floris hit the county overnight with a Status Yellow wind warning issued by Met Éireann which is valid until 4pm today. Advertisement A Status Yellow […]
Tourism boost as hotel opens again
By Róise Collins AFTER three years of being closed to the public, the Nesbitt Arms Hotel in Ardara has officially reopened its doors for the summer season. The 49-bedroom hotel had been closed to tourists since August 2022, after securing a government contract to accommodate Ukrainians fleeing the war. Now though, with a decrease in […]
Help on hand in Donegal for those impacted by storm
Donegal County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team have been monitoring the weather today and will continue to monitor all local conditions as Storm Floris progresses. Donegal County Council can be contacted during normal business hours on 074 91 53900. In the event of an out-of-hours emergency the council’s Road Service/Housing Department can be contacted on […]
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after man sustains serious injuries in Kerrykeel collision
GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses after a man (40s) was seriously injured in a two vehicle collision in Kerrykeel yesterday. Shortly after 10:45 am, gardaí and emergency services responded to a two-car collision on the R246 at Main Street, Kerrykeel. The driver of one of the cars involved, a man in his 40s, was taken […]
Road closure following serious collision in Kerrykeel
A ROAD closure is in place at Main Street, Kerrykeel following a serious road traffic collision this morning. Diversions are in place. Gardaí have urged the public to take an alternative route if possible.
Mother of murdered Newtown peacekeeper vows justice for her son
The mother of murdered Newtowncunningham peacekeeper Private Seán Rooney has said she will dedicate every bone in her body to ensuring justice for her son, and to highlight the “uncomfortable truths” into “systemic failings”. Private Rooney was killed near the town of Al-Aqbiya in the south of Lebanon, a stronghold of Hezbollah on December 14, 2022. He […]
Letter to the Editor: Ticket prices for All-Ireland finals reach new heights
Once again, the GAA have decided, rather than keep ticket prices down to a manageable level for families, OAPs and and Students, prices for stand and terrace tickets for the All Ireland finals in hurling and football have reached new heights. Stand tickets priced at €100 and terrace tickets at €55, with no concession for students or OAPs, shows that the […]
Activist hits out after Gaza message is painted over
By Róise Collins A LOCAL activist has voiced her anger after a wall bearing the words ‘STOP THE GENOCIDE’ was painted over in Letterkenny. The lettering which was painted on a wall along the town’s Port Road had been there for several weeks, before being painted over last week. Advertisement In response to its removal, activists […]