DETAILS of the government’s long awaited Mica redress scheme has been announced this afternoon with confirmation that they will pay 90 per cent of the cost of repairing the affected homes. Minister for Education and Skills, Joe McHugh and Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring jointly made the announcement following discussions today with […]
Councillor accuses colleagues of exploiting LIS scheme
A Glenties area councillor has accused councillors of exploiting a government road scheme to “look after their own families first”. Councillor Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig made the allegation when criticising the amount of funding allocated to Donegal under the Local Improvement Scheme (LIS). The scheme, designed to enhance non-public roads leading to homes and […]
High fire risk warning issued
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued an orange warning notice for “high fire risk” which came into effect from midday today for all areas where hazardous fuels such as gorse, heather, dried grasses and other dead vegetation exist. The warning will remain in place until at least midday on May 17. […]
Man passes away after diving incident
A DIVER who was airlifted from a boat off the Donegal Coast yesterday afternoon has died. The Malin Head Coastguard was alerted after 1pm and received a report of a diver who was unconscious on a dive boat. The man in his 30s was taken by the coastguard helicopter to Letterkenny University Hospital where he […]
Lucky Donegal woman on winning streak
A Dutch woman, living in Donegal for more than 30 years won a cool €37,000 when she appeared on the National Lottery Winning Streak TV game show on RTÉ One last Saturday (11th May) just months after a fire almost destroyed her family business.
€4.95m Sliabh Liag Project officially opens today
The new €4.95m Sliabh Liag Strategic Development Project will be officially opened later today (Monday) by Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh TD in association with Cllr Seamus O Domhnaill Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council.
Post mortem carried out following Milford death
GARDAI investigating the death of a woman found at a house in Milford on Saturday have revealed that following a post-mortem examination they are now treating the case as a sudden death. A Garda Spokesperson said: “A file will now be prepared for the Coroner. Foul play is not suspected.” The woman, named locally as […]
Investigation launched following discovery of body
GARDAI have launched an investigation following the discovery of a woman’s body in Milford this morning. An area at Lough Road was sealed off following the discovery of the body in a house. A Garda Spokesperson said: “Gardai in Milford are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body of a female in her […]
Doherty welcomes redevelopment plans
The plans will see the construction of up thirty housing units as well as a purpose built assisted living unit.
Donegal musicians to sing at alternative Eurovision gig
LETTERKENNY musician Mick Blake will be among artists performing at an alternative concert being organised in opposition to this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. ‘Palestine – You’re A Vision’ will be streamed live online on the same night and same time as the Eurovision is taking place in Israel. Among those signed up to play are […]