THE Irish Cancer Prevention Network (ICPN) will mark World Cancer Day tomorrow by hosting a free public webinar. Any amount of physical activity is better than none when it comes to being healthy and there is strong evidence to suggest that physical activity reduces bowel, breast and womb cancer in particular. The webinar will share […]
Uisce Éireann crews working to restore full supply in Buncrana
UISCE Éireann’s leak detection crews continue to work in the Keelogs and Druminor areas of Buncrana as they search for a significant leak. The leak is putting pressure on water supply for customers and as a result night time restrictions have been put in place. These essential restrictions, from 11pm tonight to 7am tomorrow morning, […]
Agri Aware’s Farm Walk and Talk returns with additional dates
AGRI Aware’s annual Farm Walk and Talk series is returning for 2026, offering second-level students studying agricultural science the chance to step onto farms across the country in the coming weeks. This year’s series will see each event cover all cross-cutting themes of the agricultural science curriculum, with the addition of a stand dedicated to […]
Costings for the Defective Block Scheme are two years out of date- TD
DONEGAL Sinn Féin TD Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has slammed the ongoing refusal of the government to update the costings that underpin the Defective Concrete Block Grant Scheme. The Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) published their last Report on Construction Costs for the Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme back in March, 2024, and building costs have […]
Man fined following private security authority investigation in Donegal
A man has appeared before Judge Daly in Letterkenny District Court where he pleaded guilty to 13 breaches of the Private Security Services Acts. Mr Vladimir Gavlas appeared before the local court today. This followed an investigation by the Private Security Authority into security guarding services in Donegal. Mr Gavlas had been found providing security […]
Petition launched to protect Donegal cancer flights
An online petition has been launched in response to proposed timetable changes to the Public Service Obligation (PSO) air service between Donegal and Dublin airports. The petition was created by Mary Coyle, who manages Donegal Cancer Flights and Services. They provide subsidised flights for hundreds of cancer patients across Donegal. The group are concerned for […]
Deep sadness following death of Little Blue Hero Adam McDonnell
TRIBUTES are being paid to Convoy teenager Adam McDonnell whose death has been met with deep sadness by his family and many friends. Adam (14) died peacefully at his home at 2 Manor Court, Convoy (F93P621), surrounded by his loving family. Adam will be forever loved and cherished by his heartbroken parents, Rachel and Neil […]
Passenger taken to hospital following Stranorlar collision
A PASSENGER was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment following a three-vehicle collision in Stranorlar. A driver of one of the vehicles left the scene on foot following the collision at Dunwiley, on the N13, on Sunday, February 1, shortly after 1.45pm. Two vehicles were stationary on the road waiting for the vehicle in […]
New family resource centre approved for Gaoth Dobhair
APPROVAL has been granted for a new family resource centre in Gaoth Dobhair, located at Machaire Chlochair, Doirí Beaga. Donegal TD Pat the Cope Gallagher warmly welcomed today’s announcement by the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley. Speaking after the announcement, Pat the Cope Gallagher said: “I am particularly pleased to see Gaoth […]
Gardaí seize car without tax for over 1,000 days
GARDAÍ have seized a car in Derrybeg after discovering it had not been taxed for over 1,000 days. This comes after gardaí from the Milford Roads Policing Unit stopped a car at a checkpoint in the area yesterday morning. Following inspection, they discovered the car had not been taxed for over 1,000 days, had no […]