PLANS to erect a statue of Red Hugh O’Donnnell in the Diamond, Lifford, are moving forward in tandem with Valladolid in Spain, with the expectation it could be in place within two years. That is according to Eddie Crawford who set up the ‘Red Hugh O’Donnell. The Fighting Prince of Donegal’ Facebook page which now […]
Gardai investigating fatal house fire in Glenties
GARDAI are treating a fatal house fire near Glenties overnight as a ‘tragic accident’. Gardaí were alerted following reports of a house fire in Glenties shortly after midnight. “Fire services extinguished the fire and suspected human remains were located inside the property. Advertisement “At this time, Gardaí are treating the incident as a tragic accident. […]
Funeral on Friday of Raphoe crash victim
THE funeral will take place on Friday of Theresa Hepburn (nee Peoples) following her tragic death in a road incident. Ms Peoples died on Monday after being struck by a vehicle in Raphoe on March 2. Formerly of the Mountain Top, Letterkenny, Ms Peoples will be laid to rest in New Leck cemetery following Requiem […]
Over €2M in funding for Donegal Islands Roads Projects
A total of 14 road projects are being funded on Árainn Mhór, Toraigh, Inis Bó Finne and Gabhla. The announcement follows an agreement between the Department of Rural and Community Development in relation to the upgrades of various roads on Donegal islands. Advertisement Deputy Joe McHugh said he was delighted to see this funding […]
Four Lane scheme falls behind schedule
MAJOR roadworks being carried out on the four lane road into Letterkenny are no longer on schedule. The project, which will upgrade the stretch between the Polestar and Dry Arch Roundabouts, was expected to be finished in August but Donegal County Council has confirmed that works will not be complete until the end of September. […]
Multi-million euro Killybegs project moves to tender
DONEGAL County Council is seeking tenders for the ‘Killybegs Town Centre Regeneration Project’. The regeneration project has an overall value of €4.84 million, the result of collaboration with the local community, Donegal County Council and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Welcoming the progression of the project Cathaoirleach Jack Murray said, “The Council […]
Amateur film maker to shoot pilot in Milford shortly
A Milford film maker hopes to have the cameras rolling on the pilot episode of his new series in the coming weeks. Peter O’Donnell’s comedy ‘The Local Election’ follows journalist Kevin Behan who is sent to investigate rumours of corruption and scandal in small town Donegal as polling day approaches. According to the synopsis ‘All […]
Funding boost for 12 heritage projects
TWELVE heritage projects in Donegal are to receive funding following an announcement by Minister of State Malcolm Noonan. “I am delighted to announce €4m investment in our built heritage through the Built Heritage Investment Scheme for 2022, which will assist the owners and custodians of 512 historic and protected structures across the country,” Mr Noonan […]
Appeal after woman dies following collision in Raphoe
A WOMAN has died following a road traffic collision in Raphoe last week. At approximately 2.30pm on Wednesday March 2 afternoon, two vehicles collided on Guesthouse End Road in Raphoe. As a result of this collision, one vehicle lost control and collided with a pedestrian. Advertisement The female pedestrian, aged in her 50s, was seriously […]
Donegal man’s story to be told on screen for first time
MARTYR or murderer? That is a question for the audience according to Eoghan Mac Giolla Bhríde, the actor set to bring Patrick O’Donnell’s story to life in a new TG4 drama. ‘The Queen v Patrick O’Donnell’ will be the first time the west Donegal man’s story has been told on screen. Advertisement It will relate […]