The housing crisis in Ireland’s Gaeltacht will be brought to light tonight on TG4’s investigative current affairs series, “Iniúchadh”. The episode, titled ‘Níl Aon Tinteán’, delves into the troubling imbalance between short-term and long-term rental options in these Irish-speaking regions. Presented by journalist Kevin Magee, the program highlights a recent survey of Airbnb and rental […]
Road closed following serious collision in West Donegal
By Dionne Meehan A section of the R257 at Knockastoller (between Bunbeg and Dore Upper) is closed this evening following a serious collision. The road is expected to remain closed for a period of time. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: “Diversions are in place. “Please take an alternative route if possible.”
A Donegal man has reportedly died in Portugal
There are unconfirmed reports this evening that a Donegal man has died in Portugal. The man, who was reportedly detained in an Albufeira police station last night, was said to have been found dead in his cell this morning. The man, who is said to live in Letterkenny, was arrested following an alleged assault on […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday evening, September 11
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Elizabeth (Lizzie) Meehan (née Meehan), Donegal Town – Conal Doherty, Carrick Advertisement – Paul Breslin, Ardara – Sheila Ferry, 82 Sylvan Park, Letterkenny and formerly Rathmullan – Michael Browne, An Grianan House, Dunmore, Carrigans – Eileen Breslin, Drumbarron, Ardara – Michael (Sonny) Rooney, Dublin and Bundoran – Paul Brannigan, Ramelton – Georgina […]
Temporary lights to impact traffic on South Donegal road for three weeks
Temporary traffic lights will be in place on the R267, covering the stretch between Finner Camp’s entrance and the Bundoran roundabout, for the next three weeks. Motorists are advised to anticipate delays between 8am and 4:30pm daily during this period. To minimise disruption, drivers are encouraged to consider the N15 bypass as an alternative route […]
Donegal’s latest road victim is laid to rest
By Dionne Meehan THE woman who died in Friday’s horrific road collision at Quigley’s Point has been remembered as a ‘live wire’ with a ‘bubbly personality’ at her Requiem Mass earlier today. Greencastle’s Donna McDermott, aged in her 30s, was the fifth person to die on the county’s roads in just 13 days. Advertisement Ms […]
Weather: Cool and breezy with scattered showers
TODAY will be cool and breezy with sunny spells and scattered showers. Some of the showers may be heavy with a chance of hail and thunder. Highest temperatures of 11 to 13 degrees. Advertisement Tonight, scattered showers will continue overnight. Lowest temperatures of 5 to 7 degrees.
Injured woman airlifted from Errigal Mountain
By Dionne Meehan A WOMAN was airlifted to Letterkenny University Hospital yesterday after she sustained an injury on Errigal Mountain. At 12.36pm, Donegal Mountain Rescue was tasked by the National Ambulance Service to assist a female who had fallen and sustained a lower leg injury on the mountain. Advertisement A Donegal Mountain Rescue spokesperson said: […]
Relief as missing Donegal teen found safe after two weeks
A DONEGAL teenager who was reported missing last night has been found safe and well. Gardaí issued a public appeal for Ethan Coyle (18) after he went missing from Bridgend on August, 27. Gardaí later confirmed that he has been located. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: “We would like to thank the public and media […]
Searches are on-going in Glenfin for the remains of Arlene Arkinson
SEARCHES are continuing today in East Donegal for the remains of Arlene Arkinson. The Tyrone schoolgirl was only 15 years old when she disappeared after going to a disco in Bundoran in August, 1994. However, it wasn’t until July 2021 that an inquest found that she had been murdered by convicted child killer and rapist Robert Howard, […]