A NEW film featuring Milford man Ricky Simms was released in Ireland this week. Celebrating everything great this country has to offer, ‘Quintessentially Irish’ delves into Ricky’s life showcasing how he went from living on his family’s farm in Milford to becoming the world’s leading sports agent, representing the likes of Usain Bolt and Mo […]
Emergency services will not face blockades during rally weekend
by Louise Doyle AMBULANCES and other emergency services will not be prevented in the course of their line of duty during rally weekend, the latest Donegal Joint Policing Committee (JPC) has been told. Plans are underway to ensure that there will be no blockades to emergency services during the popular annual sporting event next month. Advertisement […]
Dog walkers are urged to avoid ‘extremely poisonous’ Rapeseed fields
IT is that time of year again where farmer’s fields have blossomed into pretty yellow flowers, also known as Rapeseed. Although it may be tempting to place your dog in the midst of these fields to take a scenic photo, pet owners are reminded that Rapeseed is extremely poisonous for dogs, especially in highly sensitive […]
Letterkenny DJ Conor gets booked for Electric Picnic
By Dionne Meehan LETTERKENNY DJ 666cmg (aka Conor McGranaghan) is set to make his debut at Ireland’s biggest music festival as he joins the Electric Picnic line-up for 2024. Set to perform in front of thousands in Stradbally, Co. Laois this August, the rising star said this opportunity is something he has dreamt of for […]
Emergency services attend three vehicle collision in Letterkenny
By Dionne Meehan GARDAÍ and emergency services are currently at the scene of a three vehicle road traffic collision on the N56 at Coolboy, Letterkenny. The collision occurred shortly before 3pm this afternoon, Friday, May 3. Advertisement No serious injuries have been reported at this time.
Major report into risks at underage discos to be launched in Letterkenny
by Louise Doyle A MAJOR report into safety risks faced by young people at underage events locally and around the country will be launched in Letterkenny today. ‘Dancing at the Disco’ examines the dangers to children attending large scale discos on licensed premises. Advertisement It looks at the management of large crowds of children in what are environments designed […]
Increased Garda checkpoints this Bank Holiday weekend
by Louise Doyle GARDAÍ in Donegal have warned motorists they will be ramping up checkpoints this May Bank Holiday weekend. The warning comes amid a 32 per cent rise in the number of people killed on the country’s roads this year so far. Advertisement Figures from An Garda Síochána show, as of 9am on April […]
New Deputy Principal Appointed to Coláiste Chineál Eoghain Buncrana
DONEGAL Education and Training Board (ETB) has announced the appointment of Mr Dáire Ó Néill as the new Deputy Principal of Coláiste Chineál Eoghain in Buncrana. Coláiste Chineál Eoghain is one of three post-primary schools in Inishowen and one of six that teach through the medium of the Irish language under the management of Donegal ETB. Originally from Letterkenny, Dáire completed his […]
Stay Safe on the Roads: Your Journey, Your Safety
DONEGAL County Council and the Donegal Road Safety Working Group urges vigilance and calls on everyone to take responsibility for safe travel this May Bank Holiday Weekend. As the May Bank Holiday approaches, the Donegal Road Safety Working Group is issuing a heartfelt appeal to all road users, urging them to exercise heightened caution during […]