EirGrid, the operator and developer of the national electricity grid, is set to bring its Energy Citizens Roadshow to Donegal next month. Led by EirGrid, this free event will bring together experts from SEAI (Ireland’s national sustainable energy authority) and ESB Networks to provide information about home energy efficiency upgrades, retrofitting grants, community micro-generation schemes […]
Generators seized on suspicion of being stolen goods
GARDAÍ are warning people to be vigilant following reports a man was allegedly selling generators out out a van in the Newtowncunningham area. Gardaí attended the scene on Thursday, October 16 and seized a number of generators on the suspicion that they may be stolen goods. The investigation is ongoing. “We wish to thank the members […]
Seats ripped from two buses in St Johnston
Gardaí are appealing for information after a number of seats were ripped from two buses in St Johnston. The incident of criminal damage took place in the area of Dundee, St. Johnston, between Friday, October 17 at 9pm and 7am the following day. Two unlocked buses were entered and a number of seats were ripped within them […]
Offensive slogans spray painted onto St Johnston road
The front door of a house and a shop sign in St Johnston were spray painted in an incident of criminal damage. Offensive slogans were also spray painted onto a road. Gardaí are investigating the incidents, which occurred in the area of Church Street, St Johnston, sometime between Friday, October 17 at 6pm and 8.50am the following morning. […]
Appeal for information following Ards Friary theft
Gardaí are appealing for information following a theft at Ards Friary in Creeslough. A man was taking pictures at the shore and he left his camera on a tripod while he went for a short walk only to discover that it had been stolen upon his return. The items stolen were a Fuji X- T4 […]
Community Climate Action Funding due to be announced
Donegal County Council are delighted to announce that applications for funding under Phase 2 of the Community Climate Action Programme will open on Tuesday, October 28. The Community Climate Action Programme (CCAP) supports small and large rural and urban communities to take climate action at a local level. Donegal County Council in association with the […]
Catherine Connolly understands regional imbalance and will be a voice for the North West if elected – Pearse Doherty TD
Donegal Deputy and Sinn Féin Spokesperson for Finance Pearse Doherty has said that Catherine Connolly has shown time and again that she understands the reality of regional imbalance and the need to build a fairer Ireland for communities too often left behind. Teachta Doherty said: “Catherine Connolly has spent her political life standing up for […]
McConalogue confirms support for Heather Humphreys
DONEGAL Minister of State Charlie McConalogue, has confirmed he will be supporting Heather Humphreys in the Presidential Election this coming Friday. The Donegal TD said the Fine Gael candidate understands the needs of rural Ireland. “I have seen from working with Heather Humphreys her capabilities and know her to be a person of high calibre […]
Ordinary workers and families are getting crucified by price hikes – Doherty
DONEGAL TD Pearse Doherty has said the government’s “reckless decision” to ignore the cost-of-living crisis is leaving people in a desperate situation as a new report shows that food price inflation has hit 6.5 per cent over the last 12 months. Deputy Doherty added that workers and families abandoned in this year’s budget are being […]
Pat the Cope defends vote on Defective Blocks motion
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by Evelyn Cullen DONEGAL TD Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher has defended his decision to vote with the government in defeating a motion which called on the reform of the controversial Defective Concrete Blocks Redress Scheme. And he has insisted that he is determined to work with affected families to get a better deal. Advertisement The […]