Events this Sunday to support Raphoe Community Playgroup


A PRE-SCHOOL in Raphoe, facing disaster due to the defective concrete blocks crisis, is delving deep into its past in a desperate bid to ensure a brighter future. Years ago, cracks began to surface within the walls of Raphoe Community Playgroup, signaling underlying structural problems long before the wider defective blocks scandal came to light. […]

First set of traffic lights installed in Ramelton


By Dionne Meehan THE FIRST set of traffic lights has been installed in Ramelton in a bid to heighten the safety of the community. This installation is part of the €900,000 Safe Routes to School programme. Advertisement Welcoming the work this week, Cllr Pauric McGarvey said the aim of the lights is to reduce the […]

Gardaí urge all motorists to support ‘Slow Down Day’


An Garda Síochána is calling on all motorists to support this tomorrow’s 24hr nationwide operation targeting speed, known as ‘Slow Down Day’ to make Irish roads safer for all road users. The aim of the operation, which is supported by the Road Safety Authority (RSA), is to promote safer driving behaviour among motorists and to […]

Donegal firm and Russell Crowe in high spirits


MUFF Liquor Company, whose financial backers include Russell Crowe and Ed Sheeran, has reached a deal with the Lucas Bols firm, allowing it to import and distribute Muff Liquor’s products in the United States. Other investors in the Donegal company, launched in 2017 by businesswoman Laura Bonner, include Ronan Keating and Jimmy Carr. Lucas Bols […]

Anne Marie Rodgers (Nic Ruaidhrí) to contest local elections


FIANNA FÁIL has nominated Anne Marie Rodgers to contest the forthcoming Local Government Elections to be held on the June 7, 2024. The selection convention will be arranged shortly. Anne Marie has been working in the Community and Voluntary sector in Co. Donegal for over 30 years, mainly in Community and Rural development. Advertisement She […]

Donegal’s Jason McCahill reaches Grand Final of Glór Tíre


Jason McCahill, the ‘cheeky chappie’ of this year’s Glór Tíre, has made it to the Grand Final of TG4’s long-running, hit Country Music show. In a dramatic semi-final, last night Jason won the public vote and is now set to compete for the title of Ireland’s Glór Tíre Country Music Champion 2024. Jason admits to […]

SHOCK: Pet shot with BB gun in Ramelton 


By Dionne Meehan PET OWENERS in Ramelton have been urged to keep their furry friends indoors after a cat was shot with a BB gun last week. The incident reportedly happened in the Castle Street/ Back Lane area of the town. Advertisement Contacting the Animals in Need Charity in Donegal this week, the worried pet […]

A familiar face retires from Donegal County Council after 43 years


By Dionne Meehan A LONG-SERVING member of staff has retired from Donegal County Council after a whopping 43 years of service. Beginning his career with the council in 1981, Jim McLaughlin (‘Widaw’) worked in Lifford as a Civil Engineering Technician. Advertisement Blessed with the opportunity to study while he worked, Jim gained his Civil Engineering […]