By Dionne Meehan THE Chairman of the Donegal Joint Policing Committee has commended Gardaí following last week’s major drugs find in Donegal Town. Gardaí seized suspected cannabis valued at approximately €631,500 at an industrial premises on Wednesday. Advertisement A further 6kg of suspected cannabis valued at approximately €120,000 was seized afterwards as a result of […]
Three years after her son went missing, mum makes new appeal
By Dionne Meehan A MOTHER whose son went missing in Donegal over three years ago has renewed an appeal for information as she believes there is a “glimmer of hope” he is still alive. Anthea Langelaan made the appeal during her appearance on the latest edition of ‘The Missing’ – a podcast dedicated to missing […]
Man on trial for murdering Buncrana woman is bailed
By Dionne Meehan THE man on trial for Danielle McLaughlin’s rape and murder in India was granted interim bail to attend his sister’s wedding at the weekend. Vikat Bhagat was allowed to leave jail on the morning of February 24 to attend the celebration under police escort, according to local media. Advertisement Bhagat stands accused […]
HSE: Work ongoing to find suitable accommodation in the Finn Valley area for Physiotherapy Services
Primary Care Physiotherapy services at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Stranorlar are to be delivered from community hospitals in Lifford and Donegal Town from today. However, the HSE say they are in the process of seeking suitable accommodation in the Finn Valley Area in order to have the services restored. In a statement last week, the […]
Classes held ahead of Night Navigation Championship
By Dáire Bonnar PLANS are in place ahead of the final round of the Squealing Pig Border Night Navigation Championship which takes place in Donegal next month. The Night Navigation Rally is quite different from the typical rally, and as the name suggests, it takes place in darkness. The navigation aspect sees the co-drivers use […]
Local activists demand improved public services in Donegal to facilitate returning emigrants
CAMPAIGNERS say they are not surprised by Teresa Gillespie’s ordeal, the Ballybofey woman who had to attend Letterkenny Emergency Department because a GP appointment wasn’t available. “I know many people who have gone to A&E because they can’t get a GP. “This proves how urgent the need is for GP services to be expanded,” said […]
McConalogue announces the Interim Payment rates for ACRES Scheme Tranche 1 Participants
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD, last week announced that farmers in Tranche 1 of the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES), who have not yet received their advance payments for participation in the Scheme, will recieve an interim payment before the end of the month. The rate of this interim payment will […]
Hat-trick of major Uisce Éireann projects for Donegal
2024 has got off to a promising start for three Donegal communities with Uisce Éireann crews arriving on site to deliver major wastewater upgrades. Investment in Carrigart, Kilmacrennan and Mountcharles, totalling almost €30m, will bring improvements in water quality and enable growth in all three villages. All three projects will also benefit the local environment, […]
Planning permission approved for Donegal Hospice extension
Planning permission has been approved for an extension and refurbishment to the current Donegal Hospice facility at Knocknamona, Letterkenny. The proposed development includes the construction of four new apartments. These additional apartments will accommodate patients and their families, offering a supportive and compassionate environment during their time at the hospice. Also included in the development […]
Overwhelming support for Newtown Tractor Run
By Dionne Meehan AN EMERGENCY Tractor Run in Newtowncunningham received overwhelming support at the weekend. The Tractor Run was organised to assist three Newtowncunningham families whose homes were struck by lightning during last month’s Storm Isha. Advertisement From electrical damage to serious structural damage, these families are now left picking up the pieces. With hundreds turning […]