DONEGAL Senator Nikki Bradley has emphasised the crucial role of the Emergency Aeromedical Service (EAS), which carried out 20 missions in the county last year. The Air Ambulance responds to a wide variety of critical incidents across Ireland. Missions frequently involve significant trauma resulting from falls, road traffic collisions as well as medical emergencies. Advertisement The […]
Renowned actor offers support after church fire
RENOWNED actor John Connors has expressed his support for the Gaoth Dobhair community in the wake of the devastating church fire that occurred in Derrybeg last weekend. This comes after a fire completely destroyed St Mary’s Church in the early hours of Easter Monday. Best known for playing Patrick Ward in the hit RTÉ drama series […]
Gardaí to hold property marking event
GARDAÍ will hold a property marking event at the Cloghan Centre (F93E304) on Saturday, May 3 between 5pm and 7pm. A garda spokesperson said: “This will be a good opportunity to permanently mark your property. Please ensure that you have your correct eircode with you. “Everybody is welcome to come along.”
Eleven motorists arrested for driving under the influence
ELEVEN drivers were arrested across Donegal Division for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The arrests were made over the course of Friday, April 25 to Sunday, April 27. A garda spokesperson described the numbers as “worrying”. “These numbers are worrying and we continue to urge all drivers never to get behind the […]
Motorcyclist hospitalised following collision
A MOTORCYCLIST was hospitalised following a road traffic collision with a lorry on Monday. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses in relation to a two-vehicle road traffic collision on the R242 at Norrira, Malin, on Monday, April 28, shortly before 2.35pm. The collision involved a lorry and a motorcycle. The motorcyclist was removed from the scene to be taken […]
Road closure remains in place following serious collision in Malin
A MOTORCYCLIST has sustained serious injuries following a two-vehicle collision in Malin. The collision, which involved a motorcycle and a lorry, occurred on the R242 road in Malin yesterday, April 28. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene at approximately 2.30pm. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: “The motorcyclist, a woman aged in her 30s, was […]
Weather: Warm and dry day with hazy spells
TODAY will be warm and dry with long bright or hazy spells. Highest temperatures of 17 to 21 degrees. Tonight will be dry with variable cloud and clear breaks. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 7 to 11 degrees, with mist and fog forming.
Road closure in place following traffic collision in Inishowen
Gardaí have confirmed that a road closure is in place this evening following a road traffic collision on the R242 – Malin Town to Lagg road. Diversions are in place for local traffic and HGVs should travel via the Black Mountain route. Motorists are advised to take care if approaching the area.
Cheerleaders shine on world stage in Florida
By Dionne Meehan DONEGAL talent took centre stage in Florida recently as cheerleading team REIGN achieved international success at the prestigious Allstar World Championships. Under the guidance of coach Aoibheann Carlin, the team, from Derry-based cheer gym Galaxy Allstars, boasts a talented line-up that includes a strong representation from Donegal. The line-up featured Dungloe sisters […]
Leak detection works may impact water supply in Ramelton
RESIDENTS in Ramelton have been advised to prepare for potential water supply disruptions due to essential leak detection works, scheduled to take place later this week. These works are being carried out as part of the National Leakage Reduction Programme, which aims to improve the overall water network and reduce water loss. The scheduled works […]