Donegal Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, visited Carndonagh Post Office to officially launch An Post’s nationwide Christmas in the Post Offices campaign alongside local Postmaster, John McGuinness. The initiative highlights the central place of post offices for local communities, business and commerce, especially at Christmas time with post, ecommerce, financial services and last-minute gift ideas […]
Essential maintenance works to safeguard water supply in Donegal continuing
UISCE Éireann’s efforts to safeguard water supply for homes and businesses in Donegal is continuing, with essential maintenance works taking place this week. Crews are continuing with necessary reservoir cleaning works at reservoirs on Frosses–Inver Regional Water Supply Scheme today, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Although unlikely, customers in Mountcharles and Frosses may experience some supply disruptions or […]
The restoration of school dental services in Killybegs to be raised in Dáil this morning
The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the restoration of school dental services in Killybegs, Co. Donegal, will be raised by Senator Manus Boyle in the Seanad this morning. It is one of the Commencement Matters selected by the Cathaoirleach for discussion from 10:30 am. The Senator has five minutes to […]
Three people taken to hospital following collision in Stranorlar
THREE people have been taken to hospital following a collision in Stranorlar. The single vehicle collision occurred at Mullindrait shortly before 7.45am this morning. A garda spokesperson said: “Three people were brought by ambulance to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.” Advertisement The road remains open, but motorists are urged to expect delays. […]
Hundreds still without electricity after Storm Bram
HUNDREDS of customers in Moville and Stranorlar remain without electricity this morning. In Moville, 777 customers are affected, while 52 customers are without power in Stranorlar. ESB estimates that supply will be restored in Stranorlar before 1pm today, and in Moville before 2pm. Advertisement A spokesperson for ESB said: “We’re assessing the damage to the […]
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 […]
Donegal deputy to address Dáil on slow project progress at St Eunan’s College
Deputy Pádraig MacLochlainn is to discuss the new school project in St Eunan’s College with the Minister for Education and Youth in the Dáil tonight. The all-boys post-primary school was granted planning permission in 2022 for a new €30 million two-storey extension, but progress has been slow. It is one of the Topical Issues selected by the […]
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 […]