Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was shot in Derry last night. Detectives from Strand Road in Derry investigating a shooting in the city last night, Monday, are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to contact them. A man, aged in his thirties, was shot in the lower leg shortly after 9pm […]
Swaps laundry for golf after 50 years in business
LOCAL Dry Cleaner Samuel J Russell is looking forward to enjoying a well-deserved retirement after 50 years of business across Donegal. Samuel’s first job was with Cleanswell Dry Cleaning on the Main Street, Letterkenny, he had just finished school and was only 14 years old. The business moved to the Lower Main Street after it […]
Hotelier warns of jobs losses if VAT increase goes ahead
DONEGAL hotels and guesthouses have renewed their call on the Government to retain the nine per cent tourism VAT rate in response to very challenging economic headwinds facing the sector over the next 12 months. General Manager at the Sandhouse Hotel in Rossnowlagh, Paul Diver, has deep concerns about the impact the proposed VAT increase […]
Owners urged to control dogs to avoid livestock attacks
Dog owners in Donegal are being urged to keep their dogs under control. An Garda Siochana Donegal issued a statement warning people of the harm their pets can cause if let roam free or unsecured and not kept under effectual control. A spokesperson said, “With dog ownership comes responsibility. Secure your dog, have it microchipped […]
Gardaí called to car on fire close to Killea
Gardaí were called to the scene of a vehicle that got into difficulty on the R237 between Killea and Newtowncunningham, shortly after 6pm yesterday evening. The car caught fire and fire services were called to the scene to extinguish the fire. Gardaí have confirmed no injuries were reported and no offences disclosed.
Michael Murphy honoured at DCU Alumni Awards
Former Donegal captain and All Ireland winner Michael Murphy has been honoured at DCU’s annual Alumni Awards. The DCU Alumni Awards are presented annually to graduates who have made substantial achievements in their chosen fields, or who have contributed in a significant way to the social, artistic or economic development of Ireland. The DCU community […]
Letterkenny born Niall Coll ordained Bishop in Kilkenny
LETTERKENNY-born Niall Coll was yesterday ordained Bishop of Ossory in the Cathedral of St Mary in Kilkenny. The 59 year-old grew up in St Johnston with his parents Willie and Kathleen and his three siblings. He attended St Eunan’s College. Archbishop of Dublin, Dermot Farrell conducted the consecrationassisted by Co-Consecrators Bishop Denis Nulty, Bishop of […]
€5 million expansion plans for Donegal hotel
ONE of Ireland’s largest property development and management companies, owned by Buncrana born Pat Doherty and his family, is to invest €5 million in an expansion of its five-star Lough Eske Castle Hotel. The company which developed the Titanic Centre in Belfast recently lodged a planning application to add a two story extension with 24 […]
Action committee to be set up after hospital protest
DESPITE a smaller than expected turn out for the ‘Day of Action’ protest at Letterkenny University Hospital on Saturday, some 180 people have volunteered to join a soon-to-be formed committee, to liaise with hospital management. Organiser Mary T Sweeney spoke to the Donegal News yesterday and in her estimation some 300 people attended the meeting […]
Donegal farmers reminded of slurry spreading rules
WITH the closed season for spreading organic manures coming to an end at midnight on January 31, farmers are being reminded of how important it is to follow slurry spreading rules. Slurries and manures are a valuable source of nutrients for plant growth and if used efficiently can reduce the need for artificial fertilisers. However, […]