Three new maritime historical virtual reality experiences were officially unveiled by Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr. Liam Blaney at Fanad Lighthouse, Inishowen Maritime Museum & Planetarium & Fort Dunree. The three Virtual Reality experiences have been created as part of the EU funded TIDE project. They include ‘The Storm, The Sea – The Saldanha’ at […]
Improved water supply for St. Johnston
Irish Water will commence works shortly on the replacement of old cast iron water mains in St. Johnston to provide a secure, safe and robust water supply. The new water mains will not only promise the area a more reliable water supply with fewer bursts and outages, but they will reduce the amount of clean […]
A-rt Team and Letterkenny pub team up for mica mural
A WELL known Letterkenny pub is to get a huge mural dedicated to families caught up in the mica crisis. The painting will adorn the gable wall of McGinley’s Bar and is being commissioned by local collective The A-rt Team. It will be The A-rt Team’s sixth project but only its second large scale mural. The first was painted […]
Weather advisory warning as temperatures set to soar
Met Éireann has issued a yellow weather advisory warning for Ireland as temperatures are set to soar in the upcoming days. Met Éireann said Ireland will experience a hot spell beginning Sunday and continuing into early next week. “Day time temperatures will widely reach the high twenties, possibly exceeding 30 degrees in some locations. Advertisement “Remaining […]
Body found in search for missing Letterkenny man
Gardai have stood down the search for missing Letterkenny man, Anthony Boyle, after the recovery of a body. Mr Boyle, aged 79, was reported missing on Tuesday, sparking a major search across Letterkenny. Gardai confirmed Mr Boyle’s body had been recovered this afternoon.
COVID pop-up vaccination clinics to be held in Dungloe
Two COVID-19 pop-up vaccination clinics will be held in Dungloe on Friday July 15 and Saturday July 16. The clinics will be held in Dungloe Community Hospital, Co. Donegal, F94Y326 from 11am to 5.45pm on both days for those aged 12 years and over for Dose 1, Dose 2 and booster vaccines. Those 65 years and over, who are […]
McConalogue slams Sinn Fein’s no-confidence vote
The Government has won a motion of confidence, with Micheál Martin’s coalition securing 85 votes in the motion which was tabled in response to a no-confidence vote by Sinn Féin. Minister McConalogue was one of many that voted for a motion of confidence. Minister McConalogue slammed Sinn Fein during the Motion of Confidence in the […]
Pringle highlights Government failures in voting ‘no confidence’
Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, cited a litany of government failures in voting against a motion of confidence in the Government. Addressing the Dáil, Deputy Pringle said the Government has failed on most, if not all, of the areas in its Programme for Government. “For my constituents in Donegal, you have failed on mica, […]
Gardaí search for missing man
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 79-year-old Anthony (Tony) Boyle who went missing from his home in Killylastin, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. It is understood Anthony left his home at approximately 9.30am on Tuesday, July 12. Anthony is described as being 6 foot tall with a slim build. Advertisement He is […]
New digital hub for Carrigart
A new remote working hub with the capacity to cater for 18 people will open in Carrigart later this month. The project, ‘gteic@Carraig Airt’, has been developed by Donegal County Council in partnership with local community organisation Moving Mevagh Forward. It will be housed in a new single storey facility on the village’s Main Street. Advertisement As […]