FUNDING of €4 million has been made available to tackle dereliction in Letterkenny. The funding has been made available under Call Three of the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF). Cllr Ciaran Brogan confirmed the news and said the funding will enable Donegal County Council to acquire vacant and derelict properties in the centre of […]
Lone man captured on CCTV following alloy theft
The incident, at a garage premises in Ramelton, happened on Saturday, July 8 at 11.04pm
Odds Slashed On Wettest July On Record
BoyleSports has slashed the odds on a new rainfall record being clocked this month following reports of a gloomy outlook on the weather maps. Met Éireann started the week on a dreary note by issuing a status yellow rain and thunderstorm warning covering most of the country and there isn’t much better to come with […]
Collision on road close to Donegal border
EMERGENCY services are currently at the scene of a collision close to Nixon’s Corner, Derry. The collision occurred on the Letterkenny Road in Derry earlier this morning. Diversions are in place at the junction of Lone Moor Road. Police are currently in attendance and motorists are advised to seek alternative routes.
Homecoming for golden girl Vikki
by Paddy Walsh The Golden Girl returns! Back from Berlin and the Special Olympics World Games with a coveted gold medal draped around her neck. And greeting her at the Donegal Community Inclusion Services hub on Thursday morning in Letterkenny her fellow service users and an equally emotional and enthusiastic staff. Advertisement For Vikki McGill, […]
Thunderstorm warning issued for Donegal
A YELLOW warning for thunderstorms has been issued for Donegal. The warning is in place until 10pm tonight. Met Eireann is warning of scattered heavy showers with thunderstorms. Advertisement Possible impacts include spot flooding, poor visibility and difficult travelling conditions.
Road closed in Derry over suspected gas leak
The O’Donovan Road area of Derry is closed due to a suspected gas leak. Motorists are asked to avoid the Culmore Road area and take an alternative route for your journey. Police say they will provide an update in due course.
FLAIR APPARENT: A love of vintage clothing
Since I was a small child I’ve been fascinated with fashion, particularly the clothing of years gone by. My family were very involved with amateur theatrics and my grandmother was an excellent dressmaker, so there were often costumes being made for various shows. Sometimes my grandmother would cut up old ballgowns to make a new […]
Ballybofey artist launches new exhibition at The Alley
A series of beautiful paintings by Ballybofey artist Veronica Maguire are now on display at the Alley Theatre’s gallery in Strabane. ‘Captivating Art in Locations and Nature’ is a collection inspired by Veronica’s longings to travel during lockdown. During the pandemic, she missed travelling to the coast, feeling the sand in her toes, the fresh […]
Ever fancy owning your own island off the coast of Donegal?
A private island just off the coast of Donegal has gone on the market priced at just €75,000. Bo Island is 4.8 acres in size and is located just off Derrybeg, close to Inishinney and Gola Islands. It’s listed for sale by Henry Kee & Son Estate Agents and with its own private beach, it […]