Record numbers tuned in to watch the Republic of Ireland’s Women’s World Cup opening match with over half a million viewers watching on RTÉ2. Yesterday morning the Republic of Ireland team kicked off their FIFA Women’s World Cup debut against Australia to a sell-out crowd in the Accor Stadium in Sydney with hundreds of thousands […]
Lions Mane jellyfish found on Donegal beach
A GIANT Lions Mane jellyfish has been found on a beach in Donegal. Clodagh Harney and a group of holidaymakers made the discovery last Friday on Tramore Beach in Rosbeg. The lion’s mane jellyfish is one of the largest jelly species in the world and prefers the cooler waters of the Irish Sea and especially the […]
National broadband rollout expands in Creeslough
Almost 6,000 premises in County Donegal can avail of a high-speed connection today.
Suspected cocaine packages worth over €4 million
PACKAGES of suspected cocaine that have washed up on the north Donegal coast are worth in excess of €4 million, Gardaí have confirmed. A multi-agency operation is ongoing after packages weighing approximately 60kg were recovered. In a statement this evening Gardaí said: “The packages which are believed to contain cocaine, weigh approximately 60kg with an […]
Retained firefighters to strike again
RETAINED firefighters are set to resume their strike action after a resolution failed to be reached. Retained firefighters who are members of trade union SIPTU have voted to reject a Labour Court recommendation in their dispute saying it “did not go far enough.” As a result of the vote, members will resume a strike at […]
Information evening to discuss the new defective concrete block scheme
By Emma Ryan THE Mica Action Group is holding an information evening tonight to discuss the newly implemented enhanced defective concrete block scheme. In response to a number of affected homeowners seeking information and clarity on how the revised Defective Concrete Blocks Scheme works, the Mica Action Group (MAG) is holding an information evening on […]
Tinney family raise £8,000 for NW Cancer Centre
William Tinney and family from Raphoe have raised an incredible £8,000 for the North West Cancer Centre at Altnagelvin Hospital.
Summer season sees security of water supply improved in Letterkenny
Letterkenny, the key economic engine of the Donegal economy and a strategic regional centre for the North-West, has seen the successful completion of leakage reduction works this Summer with over 1.45km recently installed along Ros Suilighe, High Road and Port Road. Working in partnership with Donegal County Council, Uisce Éireann recently prioritised the replacement of […]
Uisce Éireann urges customers in Lettermacaward to conserve water
Uisce Éireann is appealing to customers in Lettermacaward to be mindful of their water usage. An increase of tourists in the area has seen demand for water at the Lettermacaward Water Treatment Plant increase significantly leading to production pressures at the plant. Uisce Éireann’s Operations Lead Seamus O’Brien is appealing to the public to be […]
Careful now! Ardal O’Hanlon at the helm of Arranmore Ferry
THERE was delight in Burtonport over the weekend as Father Ted star Ardal O’Hanlon visited the area. Ardal O’Hanlon is famous for his hilarious role as Fr Dougal Maguire. During a recent visit to Donegal, he was promoted to skipper and was pictured at the helm of Arranmore Ferry on Sunday as he headed for Arranmore […]