MORE than €290,000 in funding has been announced for 24 local community groups and organisations, including one in Donegal, to support a variety of local projects across Ireland under the Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme 2023. Led by the National Parks and Wildlife Service of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, the Peatlands Community […]
Police appeal after theft of wreaths from the Diamond War Memorial in Derry
Police in Derry are investigating the theft of wreaths from the Diamond War Memorial in Derry during the early hours of this morning, Wednesday July 5. The theft, which is being treated as a sectarian hate crime, occurred shortly before 2.30am. Chief Inspector Luke Moyne said, “We are making enquiries, and we’re appealing to anyone […]
Gardaí issue further update on Sliabh Liag investigation
A post-mortem has been completed by the Office of the State Pathologist on the body which was recovered from the water at Slieve League yesterday morning, Monday July 3. The results of the post-mortem are not being released for operational purposes. An Garda Síochána are continuing to investigate all the circumstances of an alleged assault […]
Appeal after ‘Feel Good Fortnight’ artwork vandalised
GARDAÍ are appealing for information after a piece of artwork in Buncrana was vandalised. Each year artwork is erected for the ‘Feel Good Fortnight’ (yarn bombing) around the town of Buncrana. This is a much loved annual event within Buncrana Town and a massive amount of time and effort goes into making the event a […]
Tools stolen from a yard in Letterkenny
A WACKER plate and consaw were among a number of tools stolen from a yard in Letterkenny. The theft occurred on the Neil T Blaney Road sometime between midnight and 1am on the morning of Wednesday, June 28. A number of tools were stolen from a yard located just off the Polestar roundabout, across from […]
Gardaí investigating reported stabbing in Castlefin
GARDAÍ are investigating an incident in Castlefin after it was reported that a man was allegedly stabbed at a house on Sunday. A Garda spokesperson said, “Gardaí received a report of a public order incident in Castlefin, on July 2 2023. “Enquiries are ongoing. “There is no further information available at this time.”
Early risers win big in Letterkenny with Virgin Media
DONEGAL TikTok sensation Eric Roberts took to the streets of Letterkenny this morning alongside Ireland AM’s Deric Hartigan to celebrate the roll out of Virgin Media’s 2Gig fibre broadband. Early risers out and about got treated to a box of ‘Fibre to the Home’ cereal with some lucky enough to receive a golden ticket inside. […]
Updated Defective Block Scheme Will Leave Many Homeowners Behind – Donegal TD
DONEGAL Sinn Féin TD Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has said ‘the updated defective concrete block remediation scheme that opens today will leave many homeowners behind.’ He said that Sinn Féin will be monitoring the updated scheme closely and will continue to work with homeowners and tenants to improve the scheme further. Deputy Mac Lochlainn said, ‘The legislation […]
New documentary on life of Rose Dugdale to start tonight
The first episode of a new three part documentary ‘The Heiress and The Heist’ is set to begin on RTÉ One tonight. Rose Dugdale, the subject of the new documentary, was involved in the attempted bombing of a RUC station with her partner, Donegal IRA man Eddie Gallagher. The pair hijacked a helicopter in Donegal […]
Three people set to receive Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Award
2023 sees three distinguished individuals honoured with the Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Award. The Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards return for 2023 on Saturday, September , at the Inishowen Gateway Hotel in Buncrana, County Donegal. The award, presented by Donegal County Council, seeks to recognise those who have excelled in their chosen field whilst honouring […]