GARDAÍ are seeking dash-cam footage after two youths placed an ignited firework into the letterbox of a house in Ballybofey. The incident of criminal damage occurred in the area of Blue Cedars, Ballybofey, on Saturday, November 8 at 7.15pm. A garda spokesperson said: “Two youths were reported to have approached a house in that area. […]
Window smashed in Killygordon
GARDAÍ are appealing for information after the front window of a house was smashed. The incident of criminal damage occurred at An Clairin, Killygordon, this morning, November 11 between 5.30am and 6am A garda spokesperson said: “We appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to get in touch with us. If anyone observed a […]
Gleann Cholm Cille community to benefit from Uisce Éireann investment
UISCE Éireann’s determination to drive down leakage across Donegal continues apace, with improvement works getting underway in Gleann Cholm Cille. Uisce Éireann has prioritised more than 300m of old water mains for replacement which will not only give homes and businesses in the areas more confidence in their supply, but the new pipework will put […]
Weather: Very wet morning with possibility of localised flooding
THIS morning will be very wet and overcast with spells of rain, heavy at times with the possibility of localised flooding. The rain will linger through the afternoon and evening with breezes. Highest temperatures of 11 to 13 degrees. Advertisement Tonight, outbreaks of rain will linger through the evening but will gradually clear overnight with […]
Uisce Éireann crews working to restore supply to customers in Killybegs
UISCE Éireann crews are working to repair a significant burst to a water main supplying the town of Killybegs. Crews are on site and repair works are underway. Repairs are due to be complete by 6pm this evening (Monday). Typically, it takes two to three hours following repairs for normal supply to restore to all […]
Dublin law firm Matheson announce appointment of Donegal’s Marie McGinley
Dublin-based law firm Matheson LLP has announced that Gaoth Dobhair native, Marie McGinley, has joined the company as a partner in its Technology and Innovation Group. A recognised leader in the technology and data protection sector, Marie’s expertise is in technology regulation, including AI, outsourcing, commercial contracts, information law, and data protection. She also brings […]
Educators launch handbook aligned with new Irish primary curriculum
TWO Donegal educators have joined forces to produce a new teachers’ handbook aligned with the new Irish primary school curriculum. Geraldine Galligan and Emer Mannion’s ground-breaking new book aligns art and poetry teaching with the new primary curriculum. The new book is called ‘Creative Connections: Teaching Poetry and Art in the Primary Classroom’ and has […]
‘Biddy’ McLaughlin to unveil a life of adventure and tragedy at event
JOURNALIST and storyteller, Brighid ‘Biddy’ Mc Laughlin, has led an unconventional life that has been filled with adventure and fun yet marked by terrible tragedy. This month she comes to McGrory’s Hotel in Culdaff for a three day storytelling event. She plans to enchant her audience with ‘real’ stories that cram the pages from a life […]
Welcome for Government commitment to schools with defective concrete
DONEGAL Deputies Pearse Doherty and Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, have welcomed confirmation from the Minister for Education that her Department is developing a strategy to address the issue of defective blocks in school buildings. The move comes directly after a visit by the TDs to Drumfad National School in the Fanad peninsula on Monday last. The […]
Building in Donegal for asylum-seekers was first to be attacked – report
A BUILDING in Donegal that had been linked to asylum-seekers was the first in a number around the country to have been subjected to an arson attack. There have been at least 38 arson attacks on occupied, proposed or rumoured international protection centres over the last seven years, a new report from Hope and Courage Collective […]