The hills are alive with the sound of Escorts


Motoring memories rekindled as RS1800 returns to Donegal By Brian McDaid IF you flick through the entry list for the ‘Donegal’ in two weeks’ time you will still see one car that outnumbers any other. Forty-five years after it went out of production it will be the Mk2 Ford Escort that will be still bouncing […]


Susan Hamilton to be laid to rest on Inch Island today 


By Dionne Meehan DONEGAL’S latest road victim, Susan Hamilton, will be laid to rest on Inch Island later this morning. Ms Hamilton (74), from Manorcunningham, tragically lost her life when the car she was driving collided with a van on the R245 at Bunlin Bridge, Milford last Friday. Advertisement Her body was removed to Letterkenny […]


Weather: Dry and bright today with sunny spells 


MANY areas will be dry and bright at first today, with sunny spells and scattered showers. Increasingly cloudy this afternoon with showers becoming more widespread, and some turning heavy. Highest temperatures of 12 to 17 degrees, in a light to moderate breeze. Advertisement Tonight will be mostly cloudy, with outbreaks of rain. Lowest temperatures of […]


Rosses Men’s Shed return restored historic currach


By Róise Collins MEMBERS of the Rosses Men’s Shed have returned a historic currach to Ionad Teampaill Chróine in Dungloe following a full restoration. The currach was originally donated to the community by Dr Declan Bonar when he retired from his GP practice in the town several years ago. Since then, it has hung proudly […]


Gardaí warn local businesses of ‘small change’ scam


GARDAÍ have warned local businesses about a ‘quick change’ scam after a premises in Ballybofey was recently targeted. A ‘quick change’ scam is a deceptive tactic where a customer attempts to get more money than they are owed by confusing a cashier into giving them incorrect change. It often involves paying for a small item […]


RNLI crew responds to two bank holiday call-outs


By Róise Collins JUNE is shaping up to be yet another busy month for the Arranmore RNLI, with the volunteer lifeboat crew responding to two emergency call-outs over the bank holiday weekend. On both occasions, the lifeboat was launched to assist with medical evacuations. Advertisement First responders on Arranmore provided initial treatment before transferring the […]


Donegal to get six new high-power recharging hubs


SIX new high-power recharging hubs to service the expanding electrical vehicle (EV) fleet across Ireland’s national road network will be installed in Donegal. An allocation of almost €8 million is being provided to support grants for recharging infrastructure at the selected sites throughout Ireland, with chargers set to be in place by the end of […]


€125,000 allocated for construction of footpath on dangerous Milford road


A SIGNIFICANT safety boost is on the way for the Milford community as €125,000 has been officially allocated from the Community Recognition Fund towards the construction of a much-needed footpath along the hazardous stretch of road from the Mulroy Woods to Lidl. The funding marks a major milestone in efforts to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility […]