CATHAOIRLEACH Liam Blaney has opened books of condolence for the people of Turkey and Syria, impacted by the recent devastating earthquakes. Opening the books this afternoon Councillor Blaney said, “Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have lost their lives and their loved ones, those affected by the widespread devastation and all those who […]
Rail campaigners release a video to highlight ‘St Valentine’s shutdown’ of Donegal’s railway
Rail campaigners ‘Into The West’ have released a video to highlight the anniversary of the ‘St Valentine’s Shutdown’, when Donegal lost the last of its railways on 14th February 1965. That closure stripped both Tyrone and Donegal of rail and erased the north-west’s direct rail link with Dublin. Up until that St Valentine’s Day Shutdown, […]
Gardaí appeal for information following Letterkenny burglary
GARDAI are keen to receive information on sightings of a male following a burglary in Letterkenny. The burglary occurred at a business premises in the Glenview Business Park, Mountain Top, Letterkenny on Friday, February 10, at 3.20am. The front door of the premises was smashed and entry was gained. It is believed that an attempt […]
Investigation after theft from digger
An investigation has been launched by gardai in Milford following the theft from a digger.
Donegal allocated almost €38m for road improvements
DONEGAL has been awarded €37.7 million for improvements to regional and local roads. Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan T.D. and Minister of State Jack Chambers T.D. today announced details of a €626 million investment programme for 2023 for regional and local roads. Donegal received the fifth highest allocation in the country. Advertisement The works include […]
LIDL announces 16 new jobs in Donegal
Lidl is to create 16 new jobs in Donegal this year. This comes following the announcement of more than 700 brand-new jobs within its Irish operations, in a variety of operational and office-based roles across its network of 176 store locations, three regional distribution centres and Dublin head office. These new roles will bring Lidl’s […]
Contracts signed for major Regeneration Project in Letterkenny
Contracts for the design and development of the Letterkenny 2040 Strategic Urban Regeneration Site which will include the new Alpha Innovation Centre and Beta Business Centre have been signed. Donegal 2040 DAC, in partnership with Donegal County Council, have signed a contract with Vincent Hannon Architects for the development of this major regeneration project in […]
Gardaí urge people to be vigilant of romance fraud
As today is Valentine’s Day, An Garda Síochána is asking members of the public to be vigilant of romance fraud. In 2022, 70% of all victims of romance fraud were female. Last year €1,958,089 was stolen, up 23% on the previous year. A total of €5,923,869 has been stolen in romance fraud since 2019. Romance […]
Donegal lads compete in Coast to Coast New Zealand
FIVE well known Donegal lads have competed in the world’s longest running multi-sports event – Coast to Coast New Zealand to raise funds for Relay for Life Donegal. Arthur McMahon (Milford), Managing Director Donegal Oil Company and Founder of Donegal Oil Foundation, Boyd Robinson (Letterkenny), Gerard Callaghan (Letterkenny), Shaun Stewart (Creeslough), George Kelly (Downings) along […]
Police in Derry issue appeal following security alert during football match
Detectives investigating the circumstances of a security alert on Lone Moor Road in Derry at the weekend have made a specific appeal for witnesses. At around 8.30pm on Friday night, February 10, a suspicious object was found in the middle of the road close to the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Police immediately implemented a public […]