By Dionne Meehan FOLLOWING searches in connection with the discovery of €4 million worth of suspected Cocaine along the North Donegal Coastline last July, Gardaí have seized items of potential evidential value this morning in Louth. These items included electronic devices and documents. Advertisement In a statement, Gardaí in Milford say they continue to investigate […]
Mother calls for memorial on site of tragedy
BY JEROME HUGHES THE mother of Leona Harper, one of the ten people killed in the Creeslough disaster, has said she’s “horrified” to learn of plans to rebuild commercial units on the site of the 2022 tragedy. Donna Harper said she would prefer to see the location turned into a memorial site for those who […]
Bench to be unveiled in memory of John ‘Gorey’ Curran
By Paddy Walsh Former Republic of Ireland and Celtic goalkeeper, Packie Bonner, will unveil a bench in memory of another Donegal footballing legend, John ‘Gorey’ Curran. The unveiling will take place at Oldtown Bridge, Letterkenny on Wednesday next, April 3, and has been organised by the Letterkenny Community Heritage Group. Advertisement “Gorey did so much […]
Donegal woman among victims of Mayo crash
A woman killed in a crash that claimed three lives on Tuesday was originally from Donegal. Una Bowden, and her daughters Ciara (14) and Saoirse (11) were fatally injured when their car collided with a lorry on the on the N17 in Castlegar, outside of Claremorris, Co. Mayo. In an appeal for information, Gardaí urged […]
Writer of Derry Girls may be featuring Ramelton in new sitcom
By Dionne Meehan DERRY GIRLS writer Lisa McGee is hoping to feature scenes of Donegal in her new sitcom. Despite the new show being mainly set in Northern Ireland, location scouts have been seen checking out the heritage town of Ramelton this week. Said to have “really liked” the area in and around Gamble Square, […]
Brian Carr co-opted onto Donegal County Council
The Glenties native will replace the outgoing Councillor, Marie Therese Gallagher.
Aontú selects Liam Mulligan to run in local elections
Letterkenny native Liam Mulligan is standing for the Aontú party in the forthcoming local elections. Mr Mulligan will run in the Buncrana Electoral Area. Aontú is an all-Ireland political party, launched in January 2019.
New book showcasing Donegal’s native woodlands launched
Minister for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD, has launched a book titled “Coillte Dúchasacha Chontae Dhún na nGall, Native Woodlands of County Donegal” at Glenveagh Visitor Centre. Written by Seán Ó Gaoithín, Foreman and Gardener at Glenveagh National Park, the book describes the significance of Donegal’s native woodlands and their context in the […]
In-lamb ewes feared stolen are found safe
SEVEN in-lamb ewes reported stolen last week have been located safe. Last week, gardaí in Letterkenny issued an appeal in relation to the suspected theft of seven in lamb ewes from the Downings area between March 9 and the following day. Gardaí have confirmed that the in lamb ewes have been located and were in fact […]
Are you going to be the 2024 Donegal Rose?
APPLICATIONS for the 2024 Rose of Tralee International Festival are now open. The Donegal Rose selection, in association with R Mc Cullagh Jewellers, takes place on April 13 in the Central Hotel in Donegal Town. To apply visit www.roseoftralee.ie. Applications are closing Tuesday, April 2.