A MAN in his twenties was ordered to make a charitable donation after he was arrested for running through Milford Main Street topless and “highly intoxicated”, when he attended the Milford Summer Festival. Jamie O’Neil, 24, appeared at Letterkenny District Court on Monday and pleaded guilty to the public order offence under Section 4 of the […]
Body of woman in her 60s recovered from water at Fanad
THE body of a woman aged in her 60s was recovered from the water at Fanad last night. Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to a report of an incident in which a woman fell into the water at Pollet, Fanad. A multi-agency response was launched involving the Coastguard and RNLI. Advertisement The woman’s body […]
Portnablagh swim shelter restored after flooding
THE Portnablagh swim shelter has been restored to its original place after it was tilted over by recent flooding. The “Dippers Den” shelter became unstable after flooding caused a trench of water to form underneath, tilting it from its spot on the beach. Local councillor Michael McClafferty has praised the quick response of council teams […]
Unique Living History event will bring St Eunan’s Cathedral to life
LETTERKENNY’S St. Eunan’s Cathedral will become a stage for local history this Culture Night, as Elusive Theatre presents a unique Living History walking tour celebrating the building’s 125-year story on Friday, September 18. The Ghosts of Saint Eunan’s Cathedral, with a script by Kieran Kelly, will take place at 6.15pm and 7.30pm, with each tour […]
Bookies’ workers wait to learn fate
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MAJOR booker Paddy Power has revealed that it is not in a position to tell its Donegal staff if its betting shop is to close. The gambling company recently announced that some of its premises are to close in cost-cutting measures. Donegal has one Paddy Power betting shop and that employs several workers at Main […]
Road closures announced ahead of Glenties Harvest Fair
AN GARDA Síochána and Donegal County Council have announced road closures and diversion routes for the Glenties Harvest Fair. The following road closures will be in place on September 12, and September 13. The Main Street, from the Grotto to the Church Car Park will be closed on Saturday, September 12, between 8am and 8pm. […]
Window smashed in Ballybofey housing estate
THE front window of a house was smashed in a Ballybofey estate. The incident occurred at Coill An Airgid on Tuesday, September 1 between 10:30pm and 10:45pm. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses in connection with the incident. Advertisement “If anybody was in the area of Coill An Airgid or the Donegal Road in Ballybofey between 10pm […]
Online event will ‘shine a light on sibling bereavment’
An online event is set to shine a light on sibling bereavement and help parents in Donegal support surviving children who have lost a brother or sister. Bereavement support group Anam Cara said their first bereavement information evening dedicated to supporting surviving siblings will offer parents some gentle guidance, understanding and reassurance as they try […]
Gardaí investigate alleged assaults in Burnfoot
GARDAÍ are investigating a couple of alleged assaults in Burnfoot. They occurred at Ballyderowen Park on Thursday, September 3 at approximately 5:35pm. Two men were involved in an altercation in that area around that time. No serious injuries were sustained. Advertisement “We are appealing to anybody who may have witnessed the incident to get in touch with […]
‘Absolute urgency’ needed for Drumkeen road project
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THE people of Drumkeen will be backed all the way as “excuses” have left the community waiting on the start of a much-needed road safety project, it is claimed. A grant of €100,000 was allocated to Drumkeen at the end of February but has not yet been spent, according to a local councillor. The matter was […]