CLOSE to €700,000 has been confirmed for Local Improvement Scheme projects in Donegal.
€0.5m won on Euromillions ticket bought in Raphoe
LADY Luck has shone on Raphoe for the second time in four months, this time delivering a massive €500,000. One lucky punter scooped the cash via Quick Pick ticket bought from Barclay’s Newsagent in the town. The money was won in the EuroMillions Plus draw where the numbers were 02, 12, 33, 42, 44. Advertisement […]
Measles outbreak declared in Donegal
The best way to prevent measles infection is with two doses of the MMR vaccine.
Carr to seek Sinn Féin nomination in Glenties
GLENTIES community activist Brian Carr has announced his intention to seek the Sinn Féin nomination to contest the upcoming local elections in Glenties. His declaration comes following the announcement earlier this week that the party intends to run three candidates in the Glenties Electoral Area for this May’s vote. If endorsed, the well known Glenties […]
Donegal addresses searched in child porn probe
TWO addresses in Donegal have been searched as part of an operation targeting suspects involved in the possession and distribution of child pornography. Operation Ketch 5 is the latest phase of an on-going search and recovery operation targeting suspects involved in the possession and distribution of child porn either through social network sites or via […]
Motorists urged to drive carefully following oil spill
MOTORISTS driving near Gweedore are being urged to exercise caution following an oil spill. The AA is warning this afternoon, “There is an oil spill on the Back of Errigal Road (R251/R255) between Termon and the N56 junction near Gweedore. “Caution needed on this very long stretch of road.”
Fire destroys Buncrana’s historic Plaza Ballroom
The Plaza Ballroom has been at the heart of the community in Buncrana for more than 60 years. News that it has been significantly damaged by Sunday night’s fire on the town’s Main Street has been met with great sadness by locals.
Gardai investigating fire on Buncrana’s Main Street
THERE is a sense of shock and devastation in Buncrana after a major fire has left two of the town’s most well-known buildings in ruins.
Three Candidates set for Sinn Féin Election Ticket in Glenties
Sinn Féin has confirmed today that the party will run three candidates to contest this May’s local elections for the Municipal District of Glenties.
Donegal farmer features in new safety advert
AS the anniversary approaches of a farm accident in which Manorcunningham farmer Brendan McLaughlin almost lost his life, he features in a new awareness campaign from the Health and Safety Authority (HSA). The short video has been released after the HSA also confirmed they have begun a series of random farm inspections. Some 250 farms […]