A SOCIAL media campaign has been launched for a missing dog believed to be in the St Johnston area. Murphy, the brown and white beagle, was in the vehicle which was involved in a collision on the Letterkenny Road in Derry on Tuesday morning and has been missing since. He was last seen yesterday evening […]
Man charged with Sliabh Liag incident to appear in court this afternoon
THE man, in his 30s, arrested yesterday as part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged assault that reportedly took place in the Slieve League/Killybegs area has been charged. The alleged incident occurred between Saturday, June and Sunday, June 25, 2023. He is due to appear before a special sitting of Ballyshannon District court at […]
Heavy rainfall expected across Donegal today
Met Éireann has issued a yellow weather warning for Donegal. The warning comes into action from 12 noon today until midnight. Met Éireann is warning of spells of heavy rain at times with the chance of localised flooding, poor visibility and difficult travelling conditions.
Malin to Mizen Cycle raises awareness for ‘Donegal Amy’ disease
A GROUP of nine cyclists from Scotland set off from Malin Head on Monday to cycle 600 kilometres and raise funds and awareness for ATTR Amyloidosis research in Ireland. The illness sometimes known as “Donegal Amy”, because of its prevalence in a specific area of Donegal’s west coast, claimed the life of Xavier Aguirre, brother […]
Milford draft plan presented for public consultation
A draft plan for Milford Town Centre has been presented for public consultation by Donegal County Council in conjunction with GM Design Associates. The plan has been informed by feedback from the first stage of public consultation last year. It translates the challenges identified and the ideas proposed into what the council say is an […]
Falcarragh side of N56 closed following collision
EMERGENCY services are attending the scene of a collision on the N56 road near the Derryreel junction. The Falcarragh side of the N56 will remained closed for the foreseeable future. Motorists are urged to use side roads where possible.
Man re-arrested in connection with alleged assault at Sliabh Liag
A male individual in his 30s has been rearrested by Gardaí as part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged assault that reportedly took place in the Sliabh Liag/Killybegs area of County Donegal between Saturday, June 24, 2023 and Sunday, June 25, 2023. The arrest occurred on the morning of Thursday, July 13, 2023, in […]
Special birthday as Sarah turns 105
CELEBRATIONS took place in the Lakehouse Nursing Home, Portnablagh on Thursday last as Sarah Doherty, formerly of Kinnelargy Downings, celebrated her 105th birthday. She was joined for the celebrations by her two daughters, Nuala and Mary Josephine, along with family and friends who, with Covid restrictions now fully lifted at the nursing home, were able […]
Tory Island’s traditional music celebrated
By Dionne Meehan A NEW book called ‘Ceol on Chreig’ is set to be launched on Sunday, July 16 at 2pm in the Tory Island Hotel. ‘Ceol on Chreig’, written by Joe Thomas, is being launched as part of ‘Sunday Sessions’ which takes place every Sunday from 2pm to 4pm in the hotel. Advertisement Sunday […]
A big weekend for all ages at Earagail Arts Festival
Earagail Arts Festival’s 2023 programme continues this weekend with a host of events for all ages. If you are looking for children’s activities this weekend, there are special family rates for all ticketed shows of circus fun at the Wild Atlantic Weekend at Royal & Prior School in Raphoe (Thursday July 13 – Saturday July 15). […]