DONEGAL’S newest millionaire has claimed their prize. The lucky winner, who wishes to remain anonymous, scooped €1 million in Friday’s special EuroMillions raffle draw. The player purchased their winning ticket on the day of the draw in Burnfoot Service Station in Grianian Vale, Burnfoot and on Tuesday, they claimed their life-changing prize. Advertisement Store owner, Mary Tourish […]
Special meeting for co-option
THE nephew of retired councillor Ian McGarvey will be co-opted onto Donegal County Council as his replacement on Monday. A special meeting of Donegal County Council is set to be held in Lifford at 11am. It is understood Pauric McGarvey from Ramelton will be co-opted onto the council during the special Council meeting, while a […]
‘Council is not taking modular home issue serious enough’
A Letterkenny councillor has claimed the Council is not taking the issue of alternative accommodation and modular homes for defective block homeowners serious enough. Cllr Gerry McMonagle submitted a motion calling for the Council to submit a proposal to the Department of Housing calling for the introduction and use of modular homes to house those […]
Easing of Covid restrictions sees parking fines double in Donegal
The easing of Covid-19 restrictions saw parking fines almost double in Donegal in 2022, it has been revealed. Information obtained under the Freedom of Information Act revealed that Donegal County Council issued 2,712 fixed charge penalty notices in 2021. In the first 10 months of 2022, the local authority issued a whopping 4,237 fixed charge […]
Gardaí renew appeal for information over Buncrana murder
Gardaí have renewed their appeal for information into the murder of Andrew Allen. Today, Thursday February 9, 2023 marks the 11th anniversary of the murder of 24-year-old Andrew Allen. Andrew was murdered by a group of individuals in his home at Links View Park, Buncrana, on February 9, 2012. He was shot in front of […]
‘Man of the Year’ honour after Paddy’s ‘ducking and driving’
AN 82-year-old Arranmore man who has been ‘ducking and driving’ around Ireland to raise money for important causes has been named ‘Man of the Year’ by World Open Water Swimming Association (WOWSA) 2022. Paddy Conaghan has been honoured with first place (Gold) having swam around Ireland, raising almost €110,000, for Burtonport counselling services, Gemma’s Legacy of Hope. Paddy […]
TG4 confirms Creeslough documentary will air tonight
TG4 has confirmed the documentary Iniúchadh TG4 – An Craoslach will air on TG4 tonight. The documentary on the devastating Creeslough explosion, which killed 10 people in October 2022, is due to air on TG4 tonight (Wednesday). A number of the families objected to the documentary and said it was too soon for it to […]
Seanad implored to back calls for Creeslough documentary to be withdrawn
The Seanad was today implored to back attempts to stop a documentary on the Creeslough tragedy being broadcast tonight. A number of the bereaved families pleaded with TG4 not to go ahead with the screening, saying it was too soon as they are still grieving and trying to come to terms with the loss and […]
Some Donegal roads to be gritted tonight
Some roads in Donegal will be gritted tonight as temperatures are set to drop. The following routes will be gritted from 8pm. 01: National Primary North 02: National Primary Central 04: Inishowen South 05: Inishowen East 06: Inishowen West 07: Milford South 08: Milford North 09: Cill Ulta East 12: Binswilly 13: Stranorlar North 14: […]
HPV catch-up clinics to be held in Donegal
Clinics will be held in Donegal in the coming weeks as part of the Laura Brennan HPV vaccine catch-up programme. The programme is aimed at those aged 16 or older who did not get their HPV vaccine yet and were previously eligible Advertisement Eligible people can register on www.hpv.ie for an appointment for a free […]