By Dionne Meehan WITH unfavourable weather conditions massively affecting grain farmers in Donegal, many are set to experience a loss this year. In recent months, we have witnessed some ‘record breaking’ weather conditions. Advertisement From the warmest June on record to the wettest July, issues began slipping through the cracks as far back as October […]
Letterkenny couple enjoy trip of a lifetime to the World Cup
By Diarmaid Doherty A Letterkenny couple have returned home after enjoying the trip of a lifetime to the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia. Emer Kelly was the lucky winner of a Super Valu Scan to Win competition and her prize was an all expenses paid trip for two to Sydney and tickets to two […]
Two males arrested in connection with burglaries in West Donegal
Gardaí have arrested two males in relation to an ongoing investigation into a number of burglaries that occurred in West Donegal between January and August 2023. The arrests were made this morning, Friday August 4 2023, following a planned operation by Gardaí in Ballyshannon. A male teenage juvenile and a man, aged in his 20s, […]
Boil Water Notice on Lettermacaward Public Water Supply lifted with immediate effect
Uisce Éireann and Donegal County Council wish to notify customers supplied by the Lettermacaward Public Water Supply that the Boil Water Notice issued on Monday, July 31 is now lifted with immediate effect. The notice was originally issued due to operational issues at the Lettermacaward Water Treatment Plant. The notice was put in place to […]
Public reminded to stay safe this bank holiday weekend
By Emma Ryan ADDITIONAL health care resources are being put in place over the August Bank Holiday weekend to deal with an expected increase in demand at Letterkenny University Hospital. Health services across the county are anticipating a busy weekend due to an increase in people travelling around the country and enjoying outdoor activities. Advertisement Healthcare professionals […]
Former Eircom site re-advertised in error
By Emma Ryan THE former Eircom site in Letterkenny was re-advertised for sale in an online error this week. The major 5.8 acre site at Kiltoy, opposite the Church of Martyrs, reappeared on DAFT.ie on Tuesday morning described as a ‘prime development site suitable for a variety of uses.’ Advertisement The asking price was listed […]
Sadness over death of Glenties man John Hegarty (105)
By Emma Ryan ONE of Donegal’s oldest residents who died in his 106th year will be laid to rest tomorrow. John Hegarty of Meenalargan, Glenties and formerly of Meenawannia passed away on Monday at the age of 105 years old. Advertisement John who was born in June 1918 celebrated his 105th birthday surrounded by his family and friends. His […]
Domestic abuse offences up 30% in just two years
by Louise Doyle THE manager of Donegal Domestic Violence Service (DDVS) has described a surge of 30 per cent in recorded domestic abuse offences in Donegal over a two-year period in Donegal as “concerning”. Dr Marie Hainsworth is calling for an urgent cross-sectoral approach to look at the issue at a governmental level as latest figures reveal a […]
Council launches plan for Ballybofey/Stranorlar, Buncrana, and Bundoran
COUNCIL publishes draft County Donegal Development Plan 2024-2030 incorporating area plans for Ballybofey/Stranorlar, Buncrana, and Bundoran. Donegal County Council has published the Draft County Donegal Development Plan 2024-2030 (‘the Draft Plan’). A public consultation on the Draft Plan has commenced and runs from Friday 4th of August to Friday 13th of October 2023 (inclusive). The […]
GRA to go ahead with vote of no confidence in Commissioner
THE Garda Representative Association has confirmed it will proceed with a no confidence vote in the Garda Commissioner Drew Harris. The GRA met with Commissioner Harris and his team this morning to discuss the dispute which centres around the potential return of a pre-Covid roster in November. The GRA said this decision will impact officers’ […]