INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing after Gardaí seized a quantity of suspected cannabis, cocaine and MDMA following a search operation in Ramelton. The search was conducted at approximately 6:30am this morning, May 2. No arrests have been made at this time.
Huge excitement surrounds launch at Murvagh beach
MURVAGH Beach, one of Donegal’s most beautiful locations, will be more accessible than ever this summer thanks to a new wheelchair and hoist. Everyone is invited to the official launch of this new development which will take place at the beach’s main car park tomorrow afternoon (Friday). Michelle Travers from the Friends of Murvagh Beach […]
‘Return to rot where you came from’ – survivor tells former Donegal priest Eamonn Crossan
A MAN who has survived child abuse inflicted by Eamonn Crossan has told the former priest to “return to rot where you came from” during a victim impact statement delivered at Letterkenny Circuit Court. Judge John Aylmer directed that a camera be repositioned in the court, yesterday morning, so that the victim, now in his […]
Animal welfare grants application opens
Applications for funding under the Animal Welfare Grants Programme from registered animal welfare charities in Ireland.
Relief as missing Donegal teenager is located
Steven Boyle (15) from Magherabeg, Donegal has been located safe and well. An Garda Síochána would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance.
Could the Wild Atlantic Way stretch into Northern Ireland?
by Louise Doyle OPENING up the Wild Atlantic Way, which stretches from Cork to Donegal, into Northern Ireland could tap into a new all-Ireland tourism, Fáilte Ireland has said. The view of the national tourism development authority comes after Stormont’s Economy Minister Conor Murphy said it is possible that the Wild Atlantic Way could be extended to Northern Ireland. […]
Stewart has plans to empower Donegal teens through bespoke parks
AS the Glenties electoral area gears up for the local government elections, one candidate is capturing attention with a visionary approach to addressing a pressing issue affecting the county’s teenagers. Jonathan Stewart has released a compelling video online, shedding light on the dearth of recreational facilities available to Donegal’s youth and presenting a ground-breaking solution: […]
Msgr Kevin Gillespie issues apology to abuse victim
“The crimes committed by Eamonn Crossan have caused terrible damage to the lives of his victims and they bring shame upon our diocese.”
People with disabilities facing a ‘deeper, silent housing crisis’
IN an opinion piece, Owen McFadden, Service Co-ordinator with Donegal Irish Wheelchair Association, says the government and local authorities need to face some ‘home truths’ about accessible housing for those with disabilities. He said people with disabilities are facing a “deeper, silent housing crisis”. He reflects: Housing shortages in Ireland have been well documented and […]
Static speed camera to be erected on Donegal road
An Garda Síochána has today announced that a static speed safety camera will be erected on the N14, the national primary road connecting Manorcunningham to Lifford. This speed camera is one of nine throughout Ireland which are aimed to be fully operational by the end of 2024. The other cameras will be located on the […]