GARDAI in Letterkenny are ramping up a roads policing operation for the bank holiday weekend and are warning people to behave responsibly. There will be a visible police presence on the town’s streets and roads tomorrow and over the weekend. Gardai say their main priority is to “keep people safe and prevent death or injury on our roads”. “We are urging […]
Ramelton to receive €40,000 for heritage led focus
It is one of 11 historic towns nationally to received part of the €1.3million funding.
€500,000 funding announced for Creeslough Together Initiative
Minister for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien, has today announced funding of €500,000 for the Creeslough Together Initiative (CTI). The CTI will help support the recovery of, and sustained growth of the Creeslough community in the coming years. The Initiative will be delivered over a three year period and will work with and have […]
McCrossan welcomes date for A5 public inquiry
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan has welcomed the setting of a date for the latest stage of the public inquiry into the A5 Western Transport Corridor Road Scheme. The inquiry will reopen on Monday 15th May. Mr McCrossan said it was of the utmost importance that the project proceeds as soon as possible. Advertisement […]
Lough Swilly RNLI tasked to Culdaff following reports of flares
LOUGH Swilly RNLI was tasked yesterday by Malin Head Coast Guard Radio at 12.40pm to Culdaff Bay after reports of a flare seen in the area. They were assisted by Rescue 118 and units from the Greencastle Coast Guard. After an extensive search of the area, all SAR units were stood down and the volunteer […]
Donegal Horizons gearing up for annual Inclusion Cup
DONEGAL Horizons are set to take to the pitch to compete in the annual Inclusion Cup. After the success of last year’s event, New Horizons Partnership is hosting their second annual inclusion football cup. The competition has gained popularity with eight different disability services across the North West now entering a team, including Donegal Horizons. Advertisement […]
Another yellow weather warning issued for Donegal
ANOTHER status yellow weather warning has been issued for Donegal. Met Eireann is forecasting lying snow and freezing temperatures from 6pm this evening until 12 noon tomorrow. Met Eireann said, “Falls of sleet and snow Wednesday morning could produce some temporary accumulations. Advertisement “Potential impacts include icy roads and paths and hazardous travelling conditions.” Affected […]
Almost 200 patients attend LUH’s emergency department
The hospital is also treating 10 patients with Covid-19 and four patients with Influenza A.
Trail Gazers Project ‘toolkit’ unveiled
A ‘toolkit’ mapping the development of a multi-million euro walking trail through eight European locations has been launched. The Atlantic Area Trail Gazers Project includes paths from Donegal to Portugal. Its aim was to determine the impact of investing in walking and recreational paths on rural communities. It also explored ways the impact can be enhanced. Advertisement As part of Enterprise Week […]
Inch musician readying guitar and Guinness for special St Patrick’s Day gig
DONEGAL singer songwriter Keith Harkin is returning to Ireland to play a special livestream show in his pub at Glack House on Inch Island this St Patrick’s Day. Growing up singing in pubs with his father, Keith is coming home with his own young son to reinstate the family tradition. Currently residing in Portugal, Harkin will […]