TAOISEACH Micheál Martin’s office has yet to comment on why his visit to Donegal yesterday was kept under the radar. Mr Martin visited Raphoe and Inishowen where he met with mica families and campaigners. But only a handful of people were notified about the visit, a fact that has created considerable anger among some elected […]
Raids carried out in Donegal into INLA activity
GARDAÍ have carried out searches in Kerrykeel and Buncrana as part of a two-day cross border investigation targeting drug criminality linked to the INLA. The searches, along with further raids in Finglas, Co Dublin, resulted in a number of electronic devices being seized. Superintendent Goretti Sheridan of the Buncrana Garda District said, “This operation has […]
Letterkenny man through to final of Big DIY Challenge
A Letterkenny man will be hoping to carve himself out a prize in tonight’s final of The Big DIY Challenge. Fergal Megannety’s beehive inspired by a Russian dacha has secured him a place among the last contestants competing for a first prize of €10,000. Well known as a photographer, Fergal is also a DIY enthusiast […]
Multi-million euro visitor centre plans for Fort Dunree
FORT Dunree and Head is to be developed into a new world-class visitor experience following an announcement of a €12.5 million investment. The news has just come from Minister for Tourism Catherine Martin and Fáilte Ireland, the latter putting €9.3 million into the project. Over the first five years of operation the project will generate […]
Huge setbacks for broadband rollout in Donegal
THE rollout of the National Broadband Plan in Donegal is facing major setbacks with the pandemic being blamed for targets being missed. The Letterkenny and Creeslough areas have moved to the design phase of the project but many areas are facing delays. Eighty per cent of premises in Donegal, within what is known as the […]
Bundoran lifeboat to the rescue of two paddleboarders
THE volunteer crew of Bundoran RNLI was requested to launch yesterday evening to reports of two paddleboarders being blown out to sea off Mermaid’s Cove in County Sligo. The 999 call was made to Malin Head Coast Guard just after 6pm who immediately paged the Bundoran RNLI volunteers. At 6.11pm, the Bundoran Lifeboat ‘William Henry […]
St Eunan’s GAA Club hoping to corner campervan market
ST Eunan’s GAA Cub in Letterkenny is sectioning of part of its car park to accommodate campervan and motorhomes as the delayed holiday season gets underway. In the latest fundraising initiative, the club is designating a block of spaces next to the clubhouse to create a designated area for visitors and tourists to stay overnight. […]
Gweedore man conned Department out of €134,000
A Gweedore man who conned the Department of Social Protection out of €134,000 would need to win the lottery to pay back the State, a court has heard. Judge Paul Kelly made the remark as he heard that Micheal O’Donnell, Lower Brinaleck, was paying back €30 per week to the Department. The judge said he […]
Over 20 holy wells dedicated to St Colmcille in Donegal
Did you know that there are more than twenty Holy Wells dedicated to St. Colmcille in Donegal? Given this historic year as the 1500th anniversary of Colmcille’s birth and his Feast Day on June 9, this could be an opportunity for local communities to re-discover these wells. Holy wells have been one of the most […]
Relay for Life Donegal: We want to see your photos!
The ninth Relay for Life Donegal is currently taking place around the county. A change to the usual format, all events have been taking place virtually. Have you climbed Errigal, completed some walks or held your own fundraiser to help raise funds for Relay for Life Donegal? If so, we would love to feature your […]