By Diarmaid Doherty A small Donegal island has been cut off to some of its residents because emergency repairs are needed to the steps of the island’s pier. Inis Meáin, which lies just off Port Arthur in Gaoth Dobhair, is a summer-only inhabited island but it’s claimed some of its residents are being excluded from […]
Gardaí used force 254 times this year
by Louise Doyle GARDAÍ in Donegal Division deployed force more than 250 times up to August this year. Latest deployment figures from An Garda Síochána show gardaí in Donegal Division used force 254 times up to August. Force was deployed in Donegal Garda Division 33 times in the month of August alone. Advertisement The garda division with […]
‘Someone has dropped the ball’ – Untidy areas raised by councillor
By Diarmaid Doherty A LETTERKENNY councillor has urged Donegal County Council’s roads management team not to take the eye off the ball when it comes to keeping areas of the town tidy and maintained. Cllr. Ciaran Brogan pointed to different locations in the town which need attention because of overgrown weeds and general neglect. Advertisement […]
Killybegs set to host the Laurentic Forum
Killybegs will play host to this year’s Laurentic Forum which will see a visiting delegation coming, not just from across Ireland, but from Canada, France, USA and Norway. The forum, now in its 15th year, focuses on how best to nurture and develop sustainable coastal communities in Ireland, Canada, Iceland, and Norway and provides a unique […]
Business breakfast being hosted by Donegal Sinn Féin
A BUSINESS breakfast is being hosted by Donegal Sinn Féin later this month which will give local businesses an opportunity to discuss challenges facing the north west region. The event will be held in An Grianan Hotel, Burt on Friday, November 17 at 9am. Businesses will be invited to discuss concerns and issues relating to business in the […]
Advice to drivers after motorist hits deer
The incident occurred on the N15 on October 25 at 10pm, when the motorist had been travelling from Ballybofey to Donegal Town.
Six TVs stolen from Letterkenny business
GARDAÍ say they are interested in information on sightings of a group of youths after six televisions were stolen.
Warning for heavy rain and flooding
Met Eireann has issued an advisory warning for heavy rain and possible flooding in Donegal today and tomorrow. The yellow advisory warning will remain in place until 11pm on Thursday. “On Tuesday and Wednesday, there will be heavy showers or longer spells of rain at times with flooding likely in places, as soils are saturated […]
Call for ‘flexi-hour’ opening times to address traffic issues
A call has been made for local councillors to open negotiations with schools and key employers in Letterkenny in an effort to address the worsening traffic problems within the town. Letterkenny Aontú representative Mary T Sweeney said a flexi-hour system for morning start times might ease the long delays that are being experienced at peak […]
Daniel O’Donnell tipped for Dancing with the Stars
DANIEL O’Donnell has become the latest name to potentially take part in next year’s Dancing With the Stars when it returns to our screens in January. Boyle Sports has made the Donegal singer its 6/1 second favourite with fellow rumoured contestant, model Roz Purcell still the frontrunner in the betting at 4/1. The country music star […]