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.
FLAIR APPARENT: A love of vintage clothing
Since I was a small child I’ve been fascinated with fashion, particularly the clothing of years gone by. My family were very involved with amateur theatrics and my grandmother was an excellent dressmaker, so there were often costumes being made for various shows. Sometimes my grandmother would cut up old ballgowns to make a new […]
Ballybofey artist launches new exhibition at The Alley
A series of beautiful paintings by Ballybofey artist Veronica Maguire are now on display at the Alley Theatre’s gallery in Strabane. ‘Captivating Art in Locations and Nature’ is a collection inspired by Veronica’s longings to travel during lockdown. During the pandemic, she missed travelling to the coast, feeling the sand in her toes, the fresh […]
Ever fancy owning your own island off the coast of Donegal?
A private island just off the coast of Donegal has gone on the market priced at just €75,000. Bo Island is 4.8 acres in size and is located just off Derrybeg, close to Inishinney and Gola Islands. It’s listed for sale by Henry Kee & Son Estate Agents and with its own private beach, it […]
First hearing date for Private Séan Rooney trial takes place this week
THE first hearing date for the criminal trial of those accused of killing Donegal peacekeeper Private Seán Rooney takes place on Friday. The date was revealed by Tánaiste Micheál Martin in the Dáil in recent days. Private Rooney was killed in Lebanon in December last year. The 23-year-old from Newtowncunningham was killed as he drove […]
Biggest ‘Donegal Twelfth’
By Kate Heaney THOUSANDS of people took part and viewed what was the largest ever Orange Parade in Rossnowlagh on Saturday, known as the ‘Donegal Twelfth’. According to Donegal County Grand Master David Mahon there were 53 bands and 70 lodges from all across the country which took part in glorious sunshine. Advertisement Apart from […]
Over 1,300 Ukrainian students at Donegal schools
THE Department of Education has confirmed that, as of the end of the school year 2022 / 2023, 1,335 Ukrainian pupils had been enrolled in schools across Donegal. In Donegal, 868 Ukrainian pupils are enrolled in primary schools, while 467 pupils are attending secondary school here. The figure has increased from June when 1,326 Ukrainian […]