DEFECTIVE block campaigners have promised “civil disobedience” at Carndonagh Public Service Centre today. The protest comes two weeks after a similar event in Lifford which briefly looked like it could spill over into all out occupation of the County House. The Mica Action Group met with the Department of Housing yesterday and speaking afterwards, veteran campaigner […]
Black ice warning as temperatures plummet
MOTORISTS are being warned to be vigilant for black ice on roads around the county this morning as temperatures plummet. Met Eireann has said a widespread overnight sharp frost is likely to bring with it black ice in the first few hours of this morning. Speaking to the Donegal News yesterday, Emer Flood, Meteorologist, said […]
Profits from this year’s SULT festival distributed
FOLLOWING the success of this year’s SULT Féile Music Festival the organising committee has distributed profits raised among local charities and organisations. At an event in Ionad Naomh Pádraig, Dore the SULT Féile committee presented cheques to the following groups: Scioból na bhFear [The Men’s Shed] received €1,000, Gweedore Celtic FC €500, Scioból na mBan […]
Kasabian and The Coronas to rock Sea Sessions 2023
SEA Sessions has moved to kill off the winter blues by announcing its first round of headline acts. Set to perform at Ireland’s biggest beach party are Kasabian, Becky Hill and The Coronas. Sea Sessions 2023 takes place in Bundoran from June 16 to 18 with other major names including Cian Ducrot, Girls of the […]
Youths sought after criminal damage in Letterkenny
GARDAí in Letterkenny say they are interested in information relating to sightings of youths in the Slieve Sneacht Close area of Letterkenny following an incident of criminal damage at the weekend. Entry was gained to the vehicle and the ignition of the car and the passenger side door were damaged in the incident, which occurred […]
Six arrested in Letterkenny drugs raids
Three men and three women, ages ranging from late teens to early 40s, were arrested in the operation.
Film studio plans for Gaoth Dobhair
A production company says it hopes to develop a full size film studio in west Donegal. Eileen Rafferty and husband David Stephens own The Bothy, a creative hub they set up near Glenties following their return from London six years ago. It offers editing and producing facilities as well as support with the funding and development of […]
Donegal’s most senior garda officer retires
DONEGAL’S most senior garda officer has retired bringing a forty year career to an end, having been the longest serving Chief Superintendent in the force’s history. Chief Superintendent Terry McGinn was due to attend Friday’s Joint Policing Committee (JPC) meeting but members were told she was unable to as she was unwell. Recently promoted Superintendent […]
Five from Donegal recognised at the Water Safety Ireland’s National Awards Ceremony
FIVE rescuers from Donegal are set to receive recognition at the Water Safety Ireland’s National Annual Awards Ceremony for saving lives from drowning. The awards ceremony is set to broadcast online this evening at 7pm. Francis Doherty, Maureen Devenney, Paul Sweeney, Garda Mark O’Sullivan and Josh Marley from Donegal are set to be honoured at […]