THIS morning, Wednesday, June 12, Gardaí from the Garda Extradition Unit with assistance by the Special Detective Unit, arrested two males (both in their 70s) in counties Donegal and Meath. These arrests are the result of a planned operation with the Police Service of Northern Ireland, on foot of extradition warrants under the Trade and […]
Gardaí seek help in tracing missing Letterkenny teenager
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 15-year-old Theo Devaney, who is reported missing from Letterkenny since Tuesday morning (June 11). Theo is described as being approximately 5’4” in height and of a slim build, with black hair, blue eyes and a goatee beard. It is not known what Theo was […]
Taoiseach responds to 100% Redress success
TAOISEACH Simon Harris has vowed to “continue to listen and continue to respond the best we can” with respect to those suffering enormous stress in Donegal, impacted by the defective blocks crisis. He was responding in the Dáil to Donegal TD Thomas Pringle, who reminded the Taoiseach of the success enjoyed by the 100% Redress […]
Commencement of TAMS 3 payments
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, has announced the commencement of payments in respect of claims submitted under the Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Scheme (TAMS 3). Making the announcement, the Minister said: “Payments totalling almost €1.4 million under the Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Scheme (TAMS 3) will issue this week and will continue […]
New councillor Declan Meehan celebrates his win
by Evelyn Cullen Topping the poll in Milford LEA with 1,739 first preference votes and getting elected to Donegal County Council on the 4th count with a total of 2,074 votes, community worker Declan Meehan’s work in Donegal County Council will no doubt be an extension of the community work that he already does every […]
Final call in Donegal for ‘Apprentice of the Year 2024′
Today is the final call for people across the Donegal region to nominate their Generation Apprenticeship ‘Apprentice of the Year 2024’.
Farmers urged to step up security measures
Farmers in Donegal are being urged to ensure they have adequate security measures in place following the theft of fuel from a tractor.
Man charged with injuring garda decides against appeal
A man who previously served seven years for the manslaughter of a garda has decided not to appeal a new jail term for speeding towards another garda.
Donegal finalist hoping for success at this week’s National Dairy Awards
DONEGAL has a finalist in this year’s National Dairy Awards recognising the quality and talents of the county’s dairy farmers and vets. The dairy sector is the jewel of the Irish agricultural industry but it is facing many challenges. The National Dairy Awards recognise and celebrate those who have embraced these challenges and are driving the […]
ELECTION 2024: Brogan’s delight at retaining council seat
By Dionne Meehan FIANNA FÁIL candidate Ciaran Brogan has retained his seat on Donegal County Council. His election was confirmed this evening following a second recount of the votes in the Letterkenny LEA. Advertisement Fine Gael Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh has also been elected. As the count continues, Cllr Donal Coyle and Mary T Sweeney are […]