A DONEGAL nurse has told of how she was left living in “a state of fear” and “feeling suicidal” following a sustained campaign of harassment over a 12-month period by her neighbour. Rebecca McCollum said she “still looks over her shoulder” and continues to attend counselling following the harrowing series of incidents perpetrated by Francis […]
Weather: Mostly dry with occasional breezes
Today will be largely dry, although breezy. Highest temperatures of 12 to 17 degrees. Tonight cloud will thicken with some light outbreaks of rain, along with longer clear spells at times. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 6 to 8 degrees.
Danny Gallagher remembered as a true gentleman at his requiem Mass
By Dionne Meehan DOWNINGS native Danny Gallagher was remembered as a true gentleman at his funeral Mass this morning. Mr Gallagher, of the Glebe, Downings, sadly passed away following a fatal single-vehicle collision in Carrigart on Saturday, March 29. Advertisement Requiem Mass took place in the Church of St John the Baptist this morning, where […]
Upgrade works to enhance water supply in Clonmany and Meendoran
UISCE Éireann customers in Clonmany and Meendoran can look forward to more confidence in their water supply as the utility has prioritised the replacement of more than 2.5km of old and damaged water mains. These works will take place along the R238 from Meendoran Bridge to Ballyliffen Junction in Clonmany. Homes and businesses in Clonmany will […]
Cannabis worth €2.2 million seized in Lifford
TWO men have been arrested after herbal cannabis worth an estimated value of €2.2 million was seized in Lifford. As part of an intelligence-led operation, Revenue officers seized approximately 112kgs of herbal cannabis in the town yesterday. This seizure was made as a result of a joint operation conducted by the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime […]
Weather: Another dry and sunny day
TODAY will be another dry and mostly sunny day with top temperatures of 13 to 18 degrees. Tonight will be dry and mostly clear, but cool in places with lowest temperatures of 1 to 5 degrees.
High fire risk notice issued
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued a Fire Danger Notice,Condition Orange, for all areas where hazardous fuels such as gorse, heather, dried grasses, and other vegetation exist. The Notice is in effect until midday on Monday, April 7. Donegal County Council wishes to appeal to landowners and members of the public […]
Man struck by car in Rathmullan
Gardaí are appealing for information after a man was struck by a car in Rathmullan. The man was crossing the street on Main Street on Sunday, March 30 between 12.05pm and 12.10pm when he was hit by a black car, causing him to fall to the ground. The car stopped a distance away and the […]
Uisce Éireann appeals to customers in Ramelton and Milford to conserve water
Uisce Éireann is appealing to customers in Ramelton and Milford to conserve water and protect supply. The recent dry weather conditions in these areas has resulted in low lake levels at Milford, the area’s water source. As a result, customers are being asked to be mindful of their usage, allow supply to catch up with […]
Ancient alcohol still unearthed by Crolly Distillery
Archaeologists funded by the Crolly Distillery have unearthed the oldest alcohol still ever discovered on these islands in rural Co Donegal. The still which has been unearthed along with other early Christian relics at the foot of Mount Errigal near Crolly Distillery dates from the sixth century and is believed to have been used by […]