At a special plenary housing meeting held today, Donegal County Council outlined significant progress and future plans regarding the county’s housing strategy. The meeting focused on multiple housing capital updates and specifically highlighted the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant Scheme, a key initiative that is helping to tackle vacant properties and dereliction throughout Donegal. Donegal is […]
Water mains affected in South Donegal due to repairs
UISCE EIREANN says repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions in the areas of Finner, Ballyshannon and surrounding areas in South Donegal this afternoon. Works are scheduled to take place until 6:30pm this evening. It is recommended that you allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply to fully […]
Three star cap for inaccessible hotels- Senator Bradley
By Rebecca Crockett DONEGAL Senator has written to Fáilte Ireland urging them to consider a three-star cap for hotels who have not adequately catered for people with disabilities. In her letter, the Fine Gael Senator pointed out that the current system does not account for how hotels account for accessibility requirements. It also does not […]
E-scooters banned on public transport from today
By Rebecca Crockett E-SCOOTERS are not allowed on public transport from today due to concerns over safety. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has said lithium-ion batteries can develop internal faults which can lead to overheating and combustion. Advertisement Anyone caught with an e-scooter on a train will be liable for a €100 fine. Based on […]
Ardara National School extension approved to tender stage
Scoil Náisiúnta an Bhreacaigh in Ardara has been given permission to proceed to the tender stage with its plans for an extension. The school received the green light to build a special class for children with special education needs, a soft/hard play area, a sensory garden and six parking spaces under the Department of Education’s […]
Lucky escape as car leaves road and enters stream
By Dionne Meehan CONCERNS for the safety of motorists on the N14 have been reiterated after a car left the road and entered a stream in Manorcunningham. The single-vehicle collision occurred at Carrickballydooey on Thursday morning, October 3. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: “The collision involving a single vehicle occurred on the N14 at approximately 7am when […]
Gardaí issue warning after weekend of dangerous driving
By Rebecca Crockett SEVERAL arrests were made over the weekend as Gardaí continued to crack drown on dangerous driving in Donegal. Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit recorded dangerous driving and drink and drug driving incidents in both the Letterkenny and Buncrana districts. Advertisement On Friday night, a driver failed to stop when signalled to do so […]
Massive response to fundraiser for family of man killed in Australia
By Dionne Meehan OVER half a million Australian dollars has been raised in just a number of days for the family of a Donegal man who was killed in a workplace accident in Australia. Named locally as Barry ‘Duke’ Breslin, the 35-year-old from Straleel, Kilcar, is believed to have been struck by an excavator while […]
Prayers for Paul as search continues
By Dionne Meehan PARISHIONERS gathered in St Mary’s Church, Ramelton on Saturday to pray for missing local man Paul Buchanan. The Mass was arranged after a kayak was found north of Tory Island on Friday evening. Advertisement Mr Buchanan (50s), who operates an accounting practice in Letterkenny, failed to return after he set off from […]
Creeslough tragedy victims to be remembered two years on
By Dionne Meehan THE BELL of St Michael’s Church will ring in solemn memory of the ten lives claimed by the Creeslough explosion at 3.17pm today, exactly two years on from the tragedy. Those who died were Robert Garwe and his five-year-old daughter Shauna Flanagan Garwe, Catherine O’Donnell and her 13-year-old son James Monaghan; James […]