Uisce Éireann and Donegal County Council wish to notify customers supplied by the Inishowen West Public Water Supply and Carndonagh Mixed Public Water Supply that the Boil Water Notice issued on Sunday, July 23 is now lifted with immediate effect. The notice was originally issued due to operational issues at the water treatment plant. The […]
Missing teenager found safe and well
A TEENAGER who was reported missing from Manorcunningham has been found safe and well. Gardaí have tonight confirmed that Stephen Boyle (14) has been located. A spokesperson for Gardaí said, “No further action is required. “An Garda Síochána would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance.”
Warning of heavy rain and ‘localised flooding’ on Saturday
A YELLOW WEATHER warning has been issued for heavy rain in Donegal on Saturday. The warning, issued by Met Eireann, advises that frequent heavy showers on Saturday may lead to localised flooding. The warning comes into effect on Saturday morning at 9am and remains in place until midnight. The affected areas include Donegal, Leitrim and […]
Rota confirmed for Donegal fire station closures as strike resumes tomorrow
RETAINED FIREFIGHTERS in Donegal are set to recommence their strike action tomorrow with stations set to close for 24 hours. Retained firefighters will once again take to the picket line as a new industrial action rota for the fire stations in Donegal has been confirmed to members. While these members are on strike, these stations […]
Police issue warning after £25,000 lost in scams
POLICE in Derry City and Strabane are urging people to be wary of scammers after reports locally resulting in losses of around £25,000. In one of two reports made to police yesterday, Wednesday July 26, it was reported a man tricked the person he called on July 19 into believing he was police and to […]
Businessman Tim Kelly to be honoured with Freedom of Donegal
A year after he was awarded the prestigious Freedom of the City of London, Donegal businessman Tim Kelly is to be afforded another major honour – the Freedom of Donegal. The Frosses native is chairman of the London based Kelly Group, a major player in the telecommunications business across the UK where it employs over […]
Emergency Humanitarian Flood Scheme approved for East Donegal Businesses
Donegal County Council has been advised that the Cabinet has approved the Emergency Humanitarian Flood Scheme to aid eligible businesses impacted by the recent flooding in Donegal on the weekend of the July 22 and 23 2023. Homes and businesses across East Donegal are still recovering from the flash flooding that ravaged local towns at the […]
Motorists warned not to illegally park in disabled parking bays
MOTORISTS in Letterkenny have been warned not to park in disabled parking bays unless authorised to do so. It comes as a car was detected parked in a disabled bay today in Letterkenny without having a valid disabled parking permit displayed. If a car is detected parked/stopped in a disabled parking bay and the driver does […]
Rise in theft of Japanese cars in Letterkenny
A WARNING over the lack of security measures in imported vehicles has been made following a rise in the theft of Japanese cars in Letterkenny. Gardaí are advising owners of imported vehicles, particularly Japanese imports, to check out the security features and make decisions relating to augmenting security. A garda spokesperson said: “Many second-hand car […]
Funeral takes place tomorrow of Arranmore piper Alec Browne
The funeral takes place tomorrow of Arranmore piper Alec Browne who died suddenly at a contest last weekend. Funeral mass for Mr Browne will be held at 12 noon in St Crone’s Church, Arranmore. The Mass can be viewed on the St Crone’s Church Arranmore YouTube channel. Advertisement Mr Browne, who was a member of the National […]