Sinn Féin’s Pádraig Mac Lochlainn and Pearse Doherty, have hit out at the government, saying that once again, it has let down the Retained Fire Service and its members. The Donegal TDs were speaking following the announcement that SIPTU, who have been representing the Retained Firefighters in their dispute with the government at the Labour […]
Phone lines down at Buncrana Primary Care Centre
The HSE would like to advise that phone lines are down at Buncrana Primary Care Centre. It is hoped to have them restored as soon as possible.
Minister urges home builders to avail of new government scheme
INDEPENDENT TD Thomas Pringle has reminded potential home builders to avail of new government measures to reduce residential building costs. The measures will waive “section 48” development contributions and refund Uisce Éireann water and wastewater connection charges for residential development for one year. “Exorbitant water and wastewater connection charges and development contributions have been a […]
Actor Sean McGinley to reflect on career at Allingham Festival
VETERAN actor and director Sean McGinley will reflect on his film career and on his early life in north west Ireland at the 2023 Allingham Festival which takes place later this year. He will be interviewed by RTE Media Correspondent Sinead Crowley. Born in Pettigo, Sean McGinley was raised in Ballyshannon. He is a graduate […]
Funeral of Jim Quinn to take place tomorrow
THE FUNERAL of well-known man Michael Jim Quinn of Rossbracken and formerly of Backhill, Meenagorey, Buncrana will take place tomorrow. Jim tragically passed away following a single vehicle road traffic collision on Friday at Tooban, Burnfoot. Jim was well-known across the county for his work as a suicide prevention counsellor, a fortune teller and a […]
Warning after spate of burglaries
Gardaí are urging holiday homeowners to be vigilant when their properties are vacant following a spate of burglaries in the county.
Heritage week event organisers urged to register
THE County Donegal Heritage Office is encouraging event organisers for this year’s Heritage Week to register their events online by Monday, July 24 in order to avail of free local publicity. The Heritage Office has also organised a lunchtime event for all Heritage Week event organisers in the County Museum, High Road, Letterkenny at 1 […]
Dungloe HSE Community Inclusion Hub to open today
Minister Rabbitte T.D., Minister for Disabilities, Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth is set to officially open the Community Inclusion Dungloe Hub in Donegal today. Community Inclusion (CI) Dungloe Hub is a HSE Day Service for school leavers and young adults in the Rosses, Dungloe and surrounding areas. Advertisement CI Dungloe Hub […]
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 […]
Permission sought for 23 new homes in Dunfanaghy
A DONEGAL based developer has lodged a planning application with Donegal County Council for 23 new homes in Dunfanaghy. CR Renaissance Properties with a registered company address at C/O Charles Roarty, Duntally, Creeslough is seeking permission to build the 23 new homes on Horn Head Road on the outskirts of the town. They are also […]