BY DIONNE MEEHAN SINCE the start of 2023, Newtowncunningham Community First Responders have responded to 44 call-outs, with 13 of those occurring last month. With the first responders group set up to address the issue of waiting times for emergency service response, Newtowncunningham CFR Chairman, Roddy Smith told the Donegal News that on average, the […]
Pringle: Standby aircraft must be made available as needed to Donegal Airport
Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, said a standby aircraft must be made available as needed to ensure reliable air service for Donegal Airport at Carrickfinn. Deputy Pringle said flight delays and cancellations are very worrying for people who depend on the service for work, for tourism and especially those who rely on the flights […]
Man to appear in court charged with assault
The man, aged in his 20s, will appear before Glenties District Court this morning.
Places filling fast for Strabane Lifford Half Marathon
Runners thinking of taking part in the 2023 Strabane Lifford Half Marathon are being urged to register now to avoid disappointment as the event was officially launched this week. Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Sandra Duffy said there has been a surge of entries since the race was confirmed last month […]
Irish Water announce anticipated upgrade of water mains in Drumkeen
As part of its commitment to upgrade and improve water supplies across the North West, Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Donegal County Council, is delighted to announce, it is replacing approximately 1,300m of aged water mains with new modern pipes in Aughagault, Drumkeen, County Donegal. Uisce Éireann crews will arrive in Aughagault, Drumkeen in […]
Significant progress on Greencastle breakwater project
Significant progress has been confirmed on the Greencastle Breakwater project with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD approving the foreshore lease for the project and Donegal County Council confirming the appointment of Foyle & Marine Dredging as contractor for the project. Next steps include the contractor preparing for site entrance in […]
€200 Cost of Living Support to be paid this week
A €200 Cost of Living Support will be paid to some 1.3 million people this week. Payments totalling €260 million will be made to groups such as pensioners, carers, people with disabilities, lone parents and working families. Recipients will receive €200 in addition to their normal weekly payment. Advertisement On Wednesday, some 158,000 people in […]
Over 280 uninsured claims in the last five years – MIBI
The Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland (MIBI) has received 287 claims relating to accidents caused by uninsured and untraced driving in Donegal over the last five years. Nationally there were over 10,000 claims submitted to the MIBI during this period. As the MIBI is a not for profit organisation that was established to compensate victims […]
Allingham Festival to feature bestselling author
The first confirmed event for the Allingham Festival, 2023, is an appearance by the internationally bestselling author, Liz Nugent. Liz is a writer of award-winning psychological suspense novels Unravelling Oliver (2014), Lying in Wait (2016), Skin Deep (2018), [Our] Little Cruelties (2020) and Strange Sally Diamond (2023). All five books topped the Irish bestsellers list […]