By Dionne Meehan A MEMORIAL fundraiser set up to mark the first anniversary of a young man from Manorcunningham saw hundreds gather to show their support. P.J. McGinty was just 19-years-old when he passed away last April. Advertisement Remembered as a loveable, outgoing lad with a heart of gold, P.J.’s family planned some very special […]
New single for Boy M5 a nod to late bandmate
by Louise Doyle A NEW single by Donegal band Boy M5 looks to the future while giving a nod to the memory of its much loved bassist Paul Mooney, who lost his life in a car collision in December. Paul, aged 30, died just days before Christmas on December 18. Advertisement His tragic and sudden […]
Vintners’ AGM taking place today in Ballybofey
VINTNERS from across Ireland are gathering in Ballybofey today for their annual conference President of the Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) John Clendennen said there are many challenges and opportunities facing their members with rising costs a major issue for pub owners. The conference is taking place in Jackson’s Hotel in Ballybofey and many in […]
Twenty-one per cent of reported hate crimes last year happened in north western garda region
by Louise Doyle THE North Western garda region, which includes Donegal, saw 21 per cent of reported hate crimes and hate-related incidents last year. An Garda Síochána said some 651 hate crimes and hate-related (non-crime) incidents were recorded in 2023, up from 582 (21 per cent) in 2022. Advertisement These include 548 hate crimes and 103 […]
Construction contract for 21 new social houses for Letterkenny
DONEGAL County Council signed a contract with builders Mc Hugh Brothers Ltd of Ballybofey for the construction of 21 social houses at Windyhall in Letterkenny under a turnkey scheme last week. The scheme comprises 12 one-bedroom apartments, one two-bedroom apartment and eight three-bedroom apartments. According to a spokesperson for Donegal County Council the development will […]
New speed calming sign to be installed in Ramelton
By Dionne Meehan RAMELTON’S first radar speed sign is set to be installed in the town on Friday, May 17. The installation comes after residents and businesses in the town voiced “serious” speeding concerns. Advertisement “Delighted” to have the traffic calming measure installed, Cllr Pauric McGarvey said it had been a “long time coming”. “I […]
Fresh calls for Lifford resource centre funding
Amid funding issues, European Parliament election candidate Chris MacManus is calling for government intervention to ensure the Lifford Clonleigh Resource Centre can continue to provide its current level of service to the community. MacManus, who’s currently a Midlands North West MEP for Sinn Féin, has been meeting with management and staff at the resource centre. […]
Stranorlar crash – Damage to electricity infrastructure
A road traffic collision in Stranorlar has caused damage to an ESB pole and cables. Gardaí say a temporary road closure is still in place (as of 17:15) from Meetinghouse Street, Stranorlar, to the Kilross Junction. A technical team is making the area safe again. There is local access only as diversions are in place. […]
Some Donegal housing estates ‘A living nightmare’
CALLS are to be made for a joint approach to tackle anti-social behaviour in housing estates after residents voiced fears about leaving their homes at night time. Councillor Michael McBride has said that in some areas residents are “living in fear” because of the incidents. Cllr McBride said he became aware of the issue when out canvassing […]
Man jailed for sexually assaulting two sisters
A DONEGAL man has been jailed for 14 months for sexually assaulting two sisters when they were children. The man, who is aged in his 50s, appeared before Letterkenny Circuit Court on Tuesday for sentencing. He cannot be named in order to protect the anonymity of his victims. Advertisement The accused had pleaded guilty to a charge relating […]