POLICE in Strabane are concerned for the whereabouts of a woman missing from the Clady area of Tyrone. Michella McSorely was last seen in the Clady area at around 6am yesterday morning (Tuesday). Michella is described as being around 5ft 8 in height, a slim build with long dark hair. Police are appealing to anyone […]
Tusla opens new premises in Buncrana
Tusla – Child and Family Agency, has officially opened a new premises in Buncrana. This new centre accommodates the full range of Tusla services, including Child Protection and Welfare, Fostering, Children in Care, and Prevention, Partnership and Family Support (PPFS). It is co-located with the HSE Primary Care Centre in its new building. Advertisement The […]
Property marking events to be held next week
GARDAÍ from Letterkenny Community Policing Unit will hold two property marking events on Saturday, July 29. The first event will be held at Drumoghill Football pitch between 11am and 2pm. Another event will take place at Cloghan Community Centre between 5pm and 7pm. A garda spokesperson said: “This will be a good opportunity to permanently mark […]
Government criticised as industrial action looms for retained firefighters
Sinn Féin’s Pádraig Mac Lochlainn and Pearse Doherty, have hit out at the government, saying that once again, it has let down the Retained Fire Service and its members. The Donegal TDs were speaking following the announcement that SIPTU, who have been representing the Retained Firefighters in their dispute with the government at the Labour […]
Phone lines down at Buncrana Primary Care Centre
The HSE would like to advise that phone lines are down at Buncrana Primary Care Centre. It is hoped to have them restored as soon as possible.
Minister urges home builders to avail of new government scheme
INDEPENDENT TD Thomas Pringle has reminded potential home builders to avail of new government measures to reduce residential building costs. The measures will waive “section 48” development contributions and refund Uisce Éireann water and wastewater connection charges for residential development for one year. “Exorbitant water and wastewater connection charges and development contributions have been a […]
Actor Sean McGinley to reflect on career at Allingham Festival
VETERAN actor and director Sean McGinley will reflect on his film career and on his early life in north west Ireland at the 2023 Allingham Festival which takes place later this year. He will be interviewed by RTE Media Correspondent Sinead Crowley. Born in Pettigo, Sean McGinley was raised in Ballyshannon. He is a graduate […]
Funeral of Jim Quinn to take place tomorrow
THE FUNERAL of well-known man Michael Jim Quinn of Rossbracken and formerly of Backhill, Meenagorey, Buncrana will take place tomorrow. Jim tragically passed away following a single vehicle road traffic collision on Friday at Tooban, Burnfoot. Jim was well-known across the county for his work as a suicide prevention counsellor, a fortune teller and a […]
Warning after spate of burglaries
Gardaí are urging holiday homeowners to be vigilant when their properties are vacant following a spate of burglaries in the county.
Heritage week event organisers urged to register
THE County Donegal Heritage Office is encouraging event organisers for this year’s Heritage Week to register their events online by Monday, July 24 in order to avail of free local publicity. The Heritage Office has also organised a lunchtime event for all Heritage Week event organisers in the County Museum, High Road, Letterkenny at 1 […]