A man in his 80s, identified locally as Michael Toland from Annagh, Clonmany, tragically lost his life in a road accident in North Inishowen. The incident occurred near his home at approximately 6:20 p.m. yesterday evening when he was struck by a van. The road between Clonmany and Ballyliffin remains closed for a technical investigation, […]
Brown bread semi-finalist from St Johnston
SAINT Johnston woman Maureen McLaughlin was a semi-finalist in the National Brown Bread Baking Competition at the Ploughing Championship on Tuesday. The local woman travelled to Ratheniska, County Laois where she baked her special brown bread in the Euronics sponsored event run in conjunction with the Irish Country Women’s Association. Maureen did not mange to […]
Tory Island on TG4 tonight
THE people and spectacular coastline of Tory Island will feature on tonight’s TG4 ‘Bailte’ series at 8 pm. Needless to say, this is by far the most northerly townland visited in the series which highlights how townlands and their communities are at the heart of Irish life. The award-winning series presented by Síle Nic Chonaonaigh […]
Football Special hits the shelves in Lidl from today
By Rebecca Crockett FOOTBALL Special will no longer be Donegal’s best-kept secret as the popular Ramelton soft drink hits the shelves in over 200 Lidl stores across Ireland today. The beloved craft soda will be available nationwide as part of Lidl’s Kickstart Supplier Development Programme. Advertisement It allows small and medium local producers the chance to […]
Well-known Letterkenny businessman Bernard Dillon to be laid to rest today
WELL-KNOWN Letterkenny businessman Bernard Dillon will be laid to rest today. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his devoted family in the special care of the Donegal Hospice on Monday, September 16. His Requiem Mass will take place today in St Eunan’s Cathedral at 11am followed by burial in Conwal Cemetery. Advertisement Mr Dillon helped […]
Concern over proposals to knock down oak tree
By Dionne Meehan RESIDENTS in the Ballyraine area of Letterkenny are pleading with Donegal County Council to rethink their decision to chop down a 90-year-old Sessile Oak tree to make way for a new cycle path. Work recently commenced on the new greenway cycle path which is part of the Letterkenny Active Travel Project. Advertisement […]
Pedestrian (80s) dead following fatal collision in Inishowen
A PEDESTRIAN has died following a fatal collision in Inishowen yesterday evening. The man, aged in his 80s, was walking near Clonmany at Annagh on the R238 yesterday, Wednesday, September 18 at approximately 6.20pm when he was struck by a van. He was fatally injured. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: “The local coroner has been […]
Arranmore RNLI responds to two medical evacuations in one week
ARRANMORE RNLI have responded to two call-outs in one week. Both calls were to assist in medical evacuations from the island. The first call was on Wednesday, September 11 at 10.30pm and the second, yesterday, Wednesday, September 18 at 12.30pm. Advertisement Both patients were escorted by lifeboat to Burtonport for transfer to Letterkenny University Hospital. […]
DCC awards contract for 43-unit social housing development in Dungloe
Donegal County Council has awarded the construction contract for a significant social housing project at Chapel Road, Dungloe. Following a competitive tendering process, the contract has been secured by Ballybofey-based John O’Donnell Construction Ltd. The new development will consist of 43 housing units, designed by the Council’s in-house architectural team. Advertisement This project has been […]
Donegal County Council urges the public to dispose of waste responsibly
DONEGAL County Council has reminded the public that burning domestic, industrial, agricultural and construction waste is an offence. This reminder comes after a farmer was prosecuted by Waterford City and County Council for the illegal disposal of waste by burning on Monday, September 2. The farmer was convicted and fined a total of €4,450 at […]