BURGLARS broke into a home in Ramelton in the early hours of Sunday morning using a stolen key. Gardai in Milford are investigating the burglary which occurred in the Gortin area and they believe the incident happened between 3am and 8.30am. A number of items were taken along with a sum of cash. Gardai are […]
McGuinness family seek support for charity walk
THE family of the late Martin McGuinness is urging the public to support a fundraising charity walk in his memory in Donegal later this month. ‘The Chieftain’s Walk’ will go from Derry to An Grianán on Sunday, March 25 and will raise funds for the cross-border North West Cancer Centre and is also designed to […]
Letterkenny hairdresser takes London Fashion Week
A LETTERKENNY based hairdresser was given the opportunity of a lifetime to style hair for some of the biggest catwalks in the world. Patrick Gray, proprietor of Pello Hairdresser, travelled to London recently to work alongside international hairdressers at London Fashion Week. He was the only hairdresser from Ireland who made the team of 11 […]
Major treatment plant upgrade to begin in May
IRISH Water has announced that work on the €9 million upgrade of the Ballybofey and Stranorlar Wastewater treatment plant will begin in May. The upgrade is set to increase the treatment capacity of the plant to meet the current needs of the town and to allow for growth. Colm Claffey, Irish Water’s Infrastructure […]
Anti-water charges movement pays tribute to campaigner
THE ‘Can’t Pay, Won’t Pay’ movement that saw off plans to introduce water charges has paid tribute to Donegal campaigner Catherine Shaw following her death. Thomas McGrath, spokesperson for Can’t Pay, Won’t Pay (CPWP), described the Lifford woman as “a leader” while Independent Councillor Micheál Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig said she was an “inspiration”. “Catherine […]
Donegal manager is balancing youth with experience
A win this weekend would help move Donegal that little bit further away from the relegation zone ahead of remaining games against Monaghan and Mayo
Plans revived for €100 million data centre
PLANS for a €100 million data centre at Bridgend have taken a step forward this week with confirmation that negotiations are taking place with an anchor tenant. A planning application has been submitted to Donegal County Council to renew the permission for the development which was originally granted back in 2013. Dungiven […]
Tory Island hotel to stay closed at Easter
THE OWNERS of the hotel on Tory Island have decided not to reopen for Easter because of the uncertainty surrounding the ferry service. Patricia Doherty, owner of Tory Island Harbour View Hotel, said they will be reviewing the situation after that. Ms Doherty said they do not want their guests getting into […]
Kube reopens 16 months after massive garda operation
The Kube building at Thorn Road, Letterkenny, welcomed its first new clients – five enterprises which hope to employ up to twenty people – this week