CONCERN has been raised about whether Donegal County Council has adequate resource to deal with an expected ‘tsunami’ of applications for the enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks Scheme. After numerous delays, the government signed off regulations on Monday of last week to bring in the scheme, after it was first announced by Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien […]
Police warning of traffic disruption in Derry and Tyrone
POLICE are warning of disruption in Derry and Tyrone as parades are set to be held tonight. Tonight, July 11, there are parades in the Derry City and Strabane District including in The Fountain in the city, in Castlederg, Newtownstewart, Donemana, Artigarvan and Newbuildings. Police are advising of possible delays between 6pm and 10pm in […]
Donegal TDs call for Government to deliver for renters before Dáil breaks for summer
Sinn Féin TDs for Donegal, Pearse Doherty and Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, have said the government must put in place a plan to give renters a break before the Dáil breaks for the summer. The Donegal TDs were speaking ahead of the party’s Dáil motion, to be debated today, that calls on government to introduce a […]
Funding granted to tackle dereliction in Letterkenny
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.