Donegal Sinn Féin have welcomed the unanimous support from Sinn Féin delegates and members from across Ireland for their motion at the party’s Ard Fheis in Athlone last weekend. The motion reiterated Sinn Féin’s commitment to 100% redress for all of the victims of the defective concrete products and defective apartments, duplexes and houses scandals. Speaking […]
Storm Debi brings flooding to parts of Donegal
ROAD users are being urged to take care as Storm Debi has brought flooding to parts of the county this morning. Cllr Donal Mandy Kelly alerted Donegal County Council’s Roads team about standing water on roads in the Newmills, Rockhill, Glenkeo and other areas such as Old Town, Letterkenny. “The men are out trying to […]
COPD patient forum to take place in Letterkenny
THE respiratory team at Letterkenny Universtiy Hospital will host a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patient forum this week. The event will take place in Mount Errigal Hotel on Thursday, with registration at 10am. Lunch will be provided and the event will close at 3pm. Advertisement COPD is a common treatable lung condition. People with COPD […]
Bonagee Link Bridge petition reaches almost 800 signatures
By Dionne Meehan A PETITION, set up calling for the Bonagee Link in Letterkenny to finally get off the ground, has racked up almost 800 signatures in just two weeks. Aimed at addressing the congestion issues on the primary route in and out of Letterkenny, the petition was set up on October 26. Advertisement Speaking to the Donegal News, […]
Cost of renting up twenty per cent
THE average cost of renting a property in Donegal is up twenty per cent compared to twelve months ago, according to the latest report from Daft.ie. Their rental price report, released today, shows on average it costs €1,122 per month to rent in the county. The average price of renting a three bed house is […]
Letterkenny family say thanks by raising over €20,000 for charities
A LETTERKENNY family have raised over €20,000 as a thank you to the services that are providing cancer care to their dad. Organising a special charity swim at Marble Hill beach, the Kelly family were delighted when over 150 people gathered to brave the icy waters of Dunfanaghy. The past year has been tough for […]
Ballybofey woman is Netwatch Donegal Family Carer of the Year
Ballybofey’s Ciara Lynch has been announced as this year’s Netwatch Donegal Family Carer of the Year by Family Carers Ireland. This prestigious accolade recognises the exceptional dedication and commitment of family carers across the nation who provide vital care at home for loved ones with additional needs. Nominated by a close friend, Ciara’s selfless and endearing […]
Four arrests for drink driving
GARDAÍ in Donegal have appealed to motorists to never drink and drive after four arrests were made for drink driving on Saturday night alone. Four drivers were arrested on suspicion of drink driving within the Buncrana District. Two of the arrests were made in the Carndonagh area and two in the Buncrana area. “Sadly, it […]
Wind warning issued ahead of Storm Debi
IT is set to be very windy overnight with the arrival of Storm Debi. Met Eireann has issued a yellow wind warning for Donegal which comes into effect from midnight and will remain in place until 3pm on Monday. The forecaster is warning of stormy conditions with heavy rain expected and a chance of embedded […]
Rural businesses suffering due to lack of public transport
A RAMELTON business has highlighted the damaging effects of not having a local taxi service after they found customers weren’t booking due to the struggle of getting home. Opening their doors in 2021, the Bridge Bar Restaurant has been offering simple, locally inspired seasonal menus weekly, from Thursday to Sunday. However, when they noticed customers […]