Over €244,000 worth of illicit cigarettes and tobacco seized in Donegal


Over 240,000 illicit cigarettes, 52 kgs of ‘roll your own tobacco’ and a vehicle have been seized in County Donegal. Revenue officers carried out a search of the vehicle on Wednesday as part of an intelligence-led operation. The illicit cigarettes, branded ‘Sobranie’, and tobacco, branded ‘Golden Virginia’, have a combined estimated value of over €244,000, […]

102 patients failed to attend outpatient appointment at LUH


by Louise Doyle MORE than 100 patients did not attend their outpatient appointment at Letterkenny University Hospital in the week beginning April 8. A photograph taken of a board in the Outpatients Department shows 102 patients did not turn up for their appointment. Advertisement Failing to cancel an outpatient appointment means that another patient who […]

First set of traffic lights installed in Ramelton


By Dionne Meehan THE FIRST set of traffic lights has been installed in Ramelton in a bid to heighten the safety of the community. This installation is part of the €900,000 Safe Routes to School programme. Advertisement Welcoming the work this week, Cllr Pauric McGarvey said the aim of the lights is to reduce the […]

Gardaí urge all motorists to support ‘Slow Down Day’


An Garda Síochána is calling on all motorists to support this tomorrow’s 24hr nationwide operation targeting speed, known as ‘Slow Down Day’ to make Irish roads safer for all road users. The aim of the operation, which is supported by the Road Safety Authority (RSA), is to promote safer driving behaviour among motorists and to […]

Anne Marie Rodgers (Nic Ruaidhrí) to contest local elections


FIANNA FÁIL has nominated Anne Marie Rodgers to contest the forthcoming Local Government Elections to be held on the June 7, 2024. The selection convention will be arranged shortly. Anne Marie has been working in the Community and Voluntary sector in Co. Donegal for over 30 years, mainly in Community and Rural development. Advertisement She […]

SHOCK: Pet shot with BB gun in Ramelton 


By Dionne Meehan PET OWENERS in Ramelton have been urged to keep their furry friends indoors after a cat was shot with a BB gun last week. The incident reportedly happened in the Castle Street/ Back Lane area of the town. Advertisement Contacting the Animals in Need Charity in Donegal this week, the worried pet […]

A familiar face retires from Donegal County Council after 43 years


By Dionne Meehan A LONG-SERVING member of staff has retired from Donegal County Council after a whopping 43 years of service. Beginning his career with the council in 1981, Jim McLaughlin (‘Widaw’) worked in Lifford as a Civil Engineering Technician. Advertisement Blessed with the opportunity to study while he worked, Jim gained his Civil Engineering […]

Church of All Saints in Newtown celebrate their 25th anniversary 


By Dionne Meehan  HUNDREDS gathered in Newtowncunningham last Thursday to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Church of All Saints. Officially opened on April 11, 1999, the new building replaced an older church on the site which was built in 1810. Advertisement Present at Thursday’s celebration was main celebrant Monsignor Kevin Gillespie, St Eunan’s Cathedral. […]

Vacant and Derelict Properties – Information Events


Donegal County Council is holding information events to provide information on the supports available to refurbish Vacant and Derelict properties. Please come along and find out further information on the following supports – no appointments are needed:  Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant Scheme Advertisement Grants up to €84,000 available to refurbish vacant and derelict properties that […]