The Castlefin to Convoy Road is currently blocked between Castlefin and Carnowen due to a traffic collision. Local Councillor Gary Doherty advised motorists to avoid the area. He said, “Please use an alternative route if intending to travel on this road. “Hoping that all involved are OK and no serious injuries have occurred.”
Andrew Duggan exhibition opens at An Gailearaí
A new exhibition by artist Andrew Duggan is being held at An Gailearaí in Ionad Áislann in Gaoth Dobhair. ‘Tuath – an cuairteoir – the visitor’ – is an installation exhibition focusing on the relationship between humanity, myth and the land. Andrew Duggan is an Irish artist, curator and educator whose video works, installations and projects explore the […]
Feeling the heat and meeting the locals in beautiful Belgrade
Can there be anything more pleasant than sitting back and feeling the natural heat of the sun on your face? By week 2 in Belgrade I was fully recharged, not just by the rest and relaxation but by the heat of that big ball of fire in the sky. If I was a smartphone I’d […]
End in sight for Letterkenny four lane project
THE Four Lane project in Letterkenny is set to be completed next month – 14 months after its scheduled deadline. Motorists will undoubtedly breathe a sigh of relief that the major infrastructure project is coming to an end following a number of delays and missed deadlines. The new road layout between the Polestar and the Dry […]
‘Money mule’ warning
STUDENTS of Donegal ATU have been urged not to act as ‘money mules’ by criminals in order to launder the proceeds of crime. The fresh warning from the President of the Students’ Union, Barry Breslin comes after new figures show nearly €17.5m was transferred illegally through so-called ‘money mule’ accounts between January and June of this year. […]
Government’s planned excise and carbon tax hikes on petrol and diesel should be scrapped – Pearse Doherty TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Finance Pearse Doherty TD has called on the Minister for Finance to cancel his government’s out-of-touch plans to push ahead with two separate tax hikes on petrol and diesel in October. The Government will increase the price of petrol and diesel with a hike in the carbon tax on 11th October […]
Derry Halloween announces dazzling drone display
Derry’s Halloween plans are well and truly up in the air it was confirmed at today’s Business and Culture Committee meeting – as exciting plans for a dazzling drone display were unveiled. The drone show will light up the sky over St Columb’s Park on Halloween night, with 100 drones projecting a variety of spooky […]
Woman had to get tetanus injection after dog incident
A WOMAN had to get a tetanus injection after sustaining scratches from a dog who was not on a leash or under effective control. Gardaí have urged dog owners to ensure they have effective control of their pets at all times in the wake of the incident in Moville. The woman reported to gardaí that […]
Gardaí renew appeal for teenager missing from Burnfoot
Gardaí are renewing their appeal to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 14-year-old Steven Boyle who has been missing from Burnfoot, since the 22nd August 2023. Steven is described as approximately 5’6 in height, of medium build with light brown hair and blue eyes. It is not known what Steven was wearing […]
Alley Theatre unveils packed programme for the new season
The Alley Theatre is ushering in the autumn season with a jam-packed programme of music, comedy, drama and workshops to keep everyone entertained over the coming months. Highlights for autumn and winter include music from the legendary Phil Coulter, live stand up with the hilarious Conal Gallen and Neil Delamare, and a whole host of […]