Donegal homes left without power as Storm Bram hits


Hundreds of homes in Stranorlar and Bundoran have been left without power as Storm Bram hits Donegal. More than 1,200 additional homes in the south of the county had also lost power earlier, though supply has since been restored. ESB estimates that power in Stranorlar will be restored before 1pm tomorrow, while electricity in Bundoran […]


Man (60s) seriously injured in work place accident


A man in his 60s was seriously injured in a workplace accident in Dungloe yesterday afternoon. Gardaí in Ballyshannon were alerted to the incident, which occurred on  Monday, December 8 at Chapel Road, Dungloe at approximately 1.30pm. “A male aged in his 60s was removed from the scene to Letterkenny University Hospital and remains in […]


Justice minister hears of need for second superintendent in Letterkenny


THE need for an additional superintendent in Letterkenny and greater garda visibility were on the agenda when the justice minister met with the newly formed Donegal Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP). Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Jim O’Callaghan TD met with members of LCSP during his recent visit to Donegal on Friday, December 5. During the […]


Man found on derelict premises in Letterkenny


A MAN who was found on derelict premises in Letterkenny has been fined. Lee McBride (47) , of no fixed abode, Drogheda, Louth, appeared before Letterkenny District Court on Monday via video link. McBride is charged that he entered a building at Aileach, Castle Street, Letterkenny, with the intent to commit an offence. Advertisement Garda Sergeant Maurice […]


Drivers failed to remain at scene of Newtown collision


GARDAÍ are appealing for information following a collision in Newtowncunninghan at which no drivers or passengers remained at the scene. The two-vehicle collision occurred on the N13 at Bohullion Lower, Newtowncunningham on Saturday, December 6, at 11.55pm. A black Lexus and silver Lexus were involved in the collision. Both vehicles sustained substantial damage. No drivers or passengers […]


Re-turn brings Deposit Return Scheme to Arranmore Island


Re-turn, the administrator of Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme, has today expanded access to its reverse vending machines (RVMs) and recycling infrastructure to three island communities in Ireland. The pilot will see the installation of RVMs on Arranmore Island and Cape Clear Island in Co. Cork, as well as communal Re-turn collection bins on Inishturk, Co. […]


Storm Bram: List of school closures in Donegal, Tuesday, December 9


SOME schools around Donegal have taken the decision not to open today as the county prepares for the arrival of Storm Bram. The following schools are closed in Donegal today: Pobalscoil na Rosann, Dungloe Advertisement Scoil Cholmcille Drumman, Ramelton St Crona’s National School, Dungloe Crana College, Buncrana (closes at earlier time of 1.15pm) Boyagh National […]