THE recent election of a new board for Ballybofey and Stranorlar Chamber of Commerce signifies exciting times for all businesses in the Twin Towns and surrounding areas. The newly elected members are: Chairperson: Paul Harkin, Harkins Gala; Vice chairperson: Tracey Alexander, Alexanders of Ballybofey; Secretary: Louise Patton, Patton Frozen Foods; Vice Secretary: Enda Bogle, The […]
Disgust as 11 new born puppies found dumped in a turf bag in Carrigart
THERE was much disgust among the staff at Animals in Need in Donegal when 11 new born collie pups were found dumped in a turf bag in Carrigart yesterday evening. A spokesperson from Animals in Need said: “It’s one thing for your dog not to be spayed and let her have pups but to cruelly rip […]
Gardaí appeal for information after a window of a property is smashed in Muff
GARDAÍ are appealing for information after a window was smashed at a property in Muff. The incident occurred on the Aught Road, Ture, Muff on Tuesday, July 9 between 10.30am and 4pm. A garda spokesperson said: “One of the front windows of the property was smashed between those times. Advertisement “No entry was gained to […]
Donegal man appointed to the New Placenames Committee
A DONEGAL man has been appointed to the New Placenames Committee – Coiste na Logainmneacha. Minister of State with responsibility for the Irish language and Gaeltacht affairs in the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Thomas Byrne T.D. announced the appointment of Donnchadh Ó Baoill to the new Placenames Committee in recent days. […]
Gardaí make arrest following burglary at Twin Town’s Church
GARDAÍ have arrested a man in connection with a number of burglaries on Church property in the Twin Towns area. The burglaries occurred in the area on July 13 and July 14. A garda spokesperson said: “We continue to appeal to the public to be vigilant and to report any suspicious activity around Churches or […]
Gardaí appeal for information after a car was vandalised in Castlefin
GARDAÍ are appealing for information after a car was vandalised in Castlefin. The incident occurred in Emmett Park between 7.30pm and 8pm on Thursday, July 11. A garda spokesperson said: “The windscreen was smashed, both wing mirrors were pulled off and damage was caused to the badge on the front grill. Advertisement “We appeal to anybody […]
Rory Gallagher’s 1961 guitar set for October auction
INTEREST is expected to be huge when the 1961 iconic Fender Stratocaster guitar, played by deceased Ballyshannon musician Rory Gallagher, is auctioned by Bonham’s in London in October. The famous ‘Strat’, which Gallagher famously bought for £100 on credit, is part of ‘The Rory Gallagher Collection’ coming to auction at Bonhams on October 17. It […]
Motorists warned of planned Letterkenny road closure
MOTORISTS are being advised to plan alternative routes as the Main Street in Letterkenny could be set to close next month to facilitate Fair Day. Donegal County Council intends to make an Order to have Main Street, Letterkenny, from below Forwell Court access road to Larkin’s Lane closed on Monday, August 5, from 12 noon to 6pm. The Council […]
Vehicle on fire on the N56 at Coolboy
By Dionne Meehan EMERGENCY services are currently responding to a vehicle on fire on the N56 at Coolboy, Letterkenny. Speaking to the Donegal News this afternoon, a garda spokesperson confirmed gardaí were “en route” to the incident. “No further information is available at this time,” a spokesperson concluded.