Fianna Fáil has selected Barry Cowen TD to represent the party in the Midlands-North-West constituency for the upcoming European elections. The Laois-Offaly TD was voted by party members to run for the June elections at a party convention in Mullingar, Co Westmeath this evening. Senator Niall Blaney, Senator Lisa Chambers and Pat ‘The Cope’ Gallagher […]
Family affected by lightning strike are ‘overwhelmed’ by local support
By Dionne Meehan A FAMILY whose home was left uninhabitable after being struck by lightning have said they are “overwhelmed” by the support they are receiving. The Nesbitt family from Newtowncunningham were one of three houses damaged when a bolt of lightning struck last Monday as a result of Storm Isha. Recalling the devastating events, […]
Burglaries down 10 per cent in Donegal
BURGLARIES in Donegal Garda Division dropped by 10 per cent over the last 12 months. That’s according to latest CSO data collated by PhoneWatch. There were 9,117 burglary incidents nationally during the same period. According to An Garda Síochána reports for national incidents, 26 per cent of burglars enter homes through the back door, 24 per […]
Taoiseach highlights cross-border treatment for Donegal patients in Stormont speech
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar highlighted the fact that Donegal patients can get treatment in Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry as an example of north-south cooperation and said he hopes that will continue with the new Executive. The Fine Gael leader made the comment at Stormont this morning where he met the leaders of the new northern Executive […]
Falcarragh firm to create thirty jobs with €5m expansion
FALCARRAGH based tech firm Kesius plans to invest €5 million in the expansion of its offices and manufacturing facility creating 30 jobs. The company, founded in 2003, has developed wireless temperature monitoring and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) systems, which are exported to 47 countries from its base in west Donegal. According to […]
Return of power sharing in NI Assembly welcomed by Minister McConalogue
The return of power-sharing in the Northern Ireland Assembly has been welcomed by Donegal government minster, Charlie McConalogue. In a statement, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine commented: “Watching proceedings unfold at Stormont on Saturday afternoon, I was heartened by the positive language of those who were elected to the main positions. I […]
Woman to appear in court charged with murder of Ann Coll
A WOMAN will appear in court tomorrow charged with the murder of Gaoth Dobhair woman Ann Coll. Ann was found with serious injuries at a flat on Newfield Place, Rutherglen on Friday, December 22, 2023 and was pronounced dead at the scene. A 37-year-old woman was arrested and charged and is due to appear at […]
Census data shines light on significant role of volunteers
Census data released today shows the importance of engaging a diverse group of volunteers reflective of our communities and creating more flexible ways for people to volunteer. In Donegal, 14% of the county’s population or almost 22,800 people were volunteering in their community and various organisations in April 2022. Of these there were 11,181 females […]
Anne McLaughlin Opticians changes hands
By Diarmaid Doherty Anne McLaughlin says she takes real pride in the fact that she has built up such a strong and special relationship with so many of her patients during her 31 years practicing as an optician in Letterkenny. And as she hands over her business to new owners, Anne is happy to confirm […]
Over 1,200 improvement letters issued to landlords
THERE were over 1,200 improvement letters issued to landlords in Donegal following inspections over a nine month period. New figures from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage reveal that 1,407 inspections of private rented accommodation were carried out by Donegal County Council between January and the end of September 2023. Advertisement Following those […]