By Chris Ashmore THE time has come to look at the possibility of whether there is a case for having a new roundabout constructed near Hegarty’s Autoservices garage on the main N56 road between the hospital roundabout and the Mountain Top in Letterkenny – that’s the view of a local councillor. According to Cllr. Michael […]
Council to seek clarity on flooding issues
By Chris Ashmore DONEGAL County Council is set to contact the Office for Public Works in relation to flooding issues, including who is responsible for clearing drains. At the monthly meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council, Cllr. Michael McBride tabled a motion calling on the local authority to work with the OPW and to “clean […]
Apex event held to celebrate Donegal tenants
Apex Housing Association (Ireland) held a celebration event to acknowledge the contribution of local tenants and communities in Donegal. At the event last week, Apex board member Julian Theseira, spoke about the importance of tenant engagement and the organisation’s ambition to have an Apex tenant join the board of management. The event was held in […]
Garda recruitment campaigns to take place around county
A NUMBER of garda recruitment events are taking place around the county over the coming days. An information evening will take place at Ballybofey Garda Station tomorrow evening between 6pm and 9pm. An information stand will be at Donegal Shopping Centre (Supervalu), Glebe, Donegal Town tomorrow afternoon between 1pm and 3pm. Advertisement An information evening […]
Gardaí seek information on VW Golf after incident
A CRIMINAL damage incident that occurred at an apartment block on Meetinghouse Street in Stranorlar is under investigation. A number of males caused damage to the front door of the building before leaving the scene in the direction of Lifford. The incident occurred on Friday, February 14 at approximately 10.45pm. A garda spokesperson said: “We appeal to […]
Termon business premises damaged
THE glass in the front door of a business premises in Termon was smashed in an incident of criminal damage. Gardaí are investigating incident which occurred at premises at the Craoibhín Centre in Termon between 4pm on Thursday, February 13 and 12.40pm on Saturday, February 15. A garda spokesperson said: “The glass in the front door of […]
Rooms ransacked during Manor burglary
GARDAÍ are investigating a burglary that occurred at a house in the area of Raymoghy, Manorcunningham. The back door of the house was forced open and entry was gained between Friday, February 14 at 5.15pm and 10.30am the following morning. Several rooms within the property were ransacked. Nothing was stolen from within. A garda spokesperson […]
Eamon Mahon to steer Lough Swilly RNLI into 2025
FOLLOWING the recent departure of Coxswain George O’Hagan after 36 years of dedicated service at Lough Swilly RNLI, his yellow wellies have now been filled by Eamonn Mahon. A volunteer with Lough Swilly for over 30 years, Eamonn brings a wealth of experience to his new role. Throughout his time at the station, he has participated […]
Weather: Damp and misty morning with patchy rain and drizzle
TODAY will start off damp and misty with some patchy rain and drizzle. Clearing by mid-afternoon, there will be a chance of some hazy sunny spells developing. Winds will be mostly moderate to fresh and gusty, but strong at times near coasts. Advertisement Highest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees. Tonight will be rather cloudy […]
Pádraig Mac Lochlainn is SF fisheries spokesperson
Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has been cconfirmed as the Sinn Féin Fisheries and Marine Spokesperson Donegal Sinn Féin TD, Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has been confirmed as the Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Fisheries and the Marine. The Sinn Féin Chief Whip has been re-appointed to the role he first took up in 2020. Deputy Mac Lochlainn said: […]