Repair works to a burst water main is taking place in the Port Road area of Letterkenny today which may cause supply disruptions. A traffic management plan will be in place for the duration of the works. Works are scheduled to take place until 3:30pm on 8 December. “We recommend that you allow 2-3 hours […]
Carndonagh protest cancelled
A planned protest by defective block campaigners in Carndonagh today has been cancelled. The event was pulled after Donegal County Council closed the town’s public services building, essentially blocking a planned occupation. Campaigner Paddy Diver said though that the gathering will go ahead tomorrow instead. Advertisement “It will be continuing tomorrow,” he said. “This building […]
Protesters vow ‘civil disobedience’ in Carndonagh
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 […]