COMMUTERS have been warned to expect traffic delays today and tomorrow. Donegal County Council is carrying out essential works, resulting in “expected” delays, it has announced. The work is scheduled for a section of the R238 between Burnfoot and Bridgend. Advertisement A council spokesperson confirmed: “Road resurfacing works are due on the R238 between Burnfoot […]
Omagh inquiry hears details of alleged Donegal warning
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A BOMB warning in which the words ‘Omagh, Omagh, Omagh’ were repeated three times was received by the Irish Army at its Finner Camp in Co Donegal just a day before the Real IRA attack on August 15, 1998. Details of the message were given by former BBC journalist, John Ware, in his evidene at […]
Tesco launches 22 festive temporary roles in Donegal
TESCO Ireland has announced 22 temporary festive roles in Donegal. The announcement was made today as part of Tesco’s 2026 festive recruitment drive as the retailer prepares for the busy Christmas shopping period. The Donegal roles form part of 1,725 festive jobs being created nationwide, an increase of more than 600 compared with last Christmas. […]
Public urged to keep ‘pressure on’ to get leisure centre project ‘over the line’
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A PROJECT to have a leisure centre rebuilt 11 years after it was temporarily shut down is gathering momentum, it is claimed. The public has been urged to keep the “pressure on” to get Buncrana Leisure Centre “over the line”. They have been told that Donegal County Council’s “stretched resources” should not be further burdened […]
Twin Towns footpaths blamed for ‘serious’ injuries
FOOTPATHS in the Twin Towns are being blamed for broken bones and other ‘serious’ injuries. The state of the footpaths in Ballybofey and Stranorlar has been branded a “disgrace” and an “absolute scandal”. The subject arose at the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District meeting earlier today. Advertisement Cathaoirleach of the MD, councillor Patrick McGowan asked: “The footpaths […]
Brave heroes recognised in a high profile ceremony
THE lifesaving actions of courageous Donegal people will be acknowledged as part of an awards ceremony to honour them. Water Safety Ireland announced that over three dozen lives were saved from drowning nationwide. Its national awards ceremony will be held in the Mansion House, Dublin tomorrow. Advertisement Water Safety Ireland chief Joanne Walsh said: “Some […]
Shay Given marries long-term girlfriend
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DONEGAL soccer legend Shay Given is celebrating after he and his fiancée Rebecca Gibson got married. The happy couple, who have two children, shared photos on their social media channels today (Monday). Images posted online show Shay, form Lifford, and Becky, from Manchester, in Westminster Abbey in London. Advertisement Shay’s spokesperson has been asked for […]
Garda officer allegedly allowed bomb-linked cars into the North
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A SENIOR officer in An Garda Síochána allegedly permitted stolen cars to cross the border, the ongoing Omagh Bombing Inquiry has heard. It was alleged that vehicles were allowed into the North to gather intelligence on dissident republican activity. The allegation was outlined by Martin Bridger, a former investigator with the Police Ombudsman for Northern […]
Pensioner reveals heartache of ‘death trap’ home
AN ELDERLY woman has accused the State of failing pensioners who are “daunted and overwhelmed” by the defective concrete block scandal. Thousands of homes across Donegal are crumbling and households can apply to have them rebuilt under the Government’s redress scheme. But there are hundreds of elderly men and women, many widowed and living alone, […]
Donegal family giving back after baby daughter saved
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A DONEGAL family is giving back to the medical teams, air crew and blood donor who helped save their newborn daughter. Nell McGeady was born in July this year and was diagnosed with a rare blood condition before birth. Her mum Lauren, from Falcarragh, was told about Nell’s diagnosis with haemolytic disease of the newborn […]