GARDAÍ have seized over €3,000 of suspected illegal vaping products following a number of searches throughout the county. The vaping products, worth €3,080, containing suspected illegal cannabinoids (THC, HHC and HHCP), were seized during the course of searches carried out in Bundoran and Donegal Town on Thursday, August 22. A garda spokesperson said: “As a […]
Donegal Weather: Brighter days ahead as wet week to end with sunshine
AS the yellow rain warning comes to an end, Donegal can look forward to a slight reprieve from the wet conditions that have drenched the county While the rain may ease up, don’t expect the skies to clear entirely just yet with scattered showers and cloudy spells. This evening will see come light rain around […]
Second person dies following weekend collision
A second male, aged in his 20s, injured in a collision at Quigley’s Point at the weekend, has sadly died this afternoon.
Road closure on R250 in Letterkenny due to traffic collision
Motorists in Letterkenny are advised to take note of a significant road closure on the R250. The road is currently closed between Kernans Spar at Lower Main Street and O’Donnell Park following a road traffic collision. Local authorities are urging drivers to use alternative routes and avoid the area until further notice. Advertisement This closure […]
Local shop to shut its doors this Friday due to rising costs
The tight-knit community of Carrick is set to lose one of its beloved local businesses as the owners of Dohertys XL have announced their decision to close the store after eight years of operation. The supermarket, a staple in the town, will be shutting its doors for the final time on Friday, August 30th. Owners […]
Letterkenny University Hospital faces overwhelming demand in emergency department
Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) is currently experiencing a significant surge in activity, particularly in its Emergency Department (ED), leading to extended wait times for patients. Over the past week, the ED has seen 1,015 people, placing immense pressure on the hospital’s resources. Adding to the strain is a notable increase in COVID-19 cases, both in […]
Cheque presentation towards church sound system
A cheque presentation took place in Maggies Tavern in St. Johnston of the funds raised from a charity barbecue in aid of the sound system for St. Baithin’s Church, St Johnston. Fr Philip Kemmy and Fr Martin Cunningham were there to collect the cheque for €4,400 – a wonderful effort indeed. It was the latest […]
NATIONAL: Oasis announce their comeback with two dates at Croke Park
Legendary British rock band Oasis has officially announced their highly anticipated comeback with two headline shows scheduled at Croke Park in Dublin next year. The announcement, made this morning, has reignited the fervour of the band’s devoted fanbase. The buzz surrounding their return began over the weekend when Oasis posted a cryptic social media post […]
Exciting new chapter for Inishowen school as it unveils new name, crest and uniform
STUDENTS at Coláiste Eoghain, formerly known as Coláiste Chineál Eoghain, kicked off the new school year with a fresh look. The Inishowen school, the only Irish language medium post-primary in the area, has officially rebranded with a new name, crest, and uniform following months of planning and consultation with the school community. Principal Claire Ní […]
Traffic disruption expected on N56 as road works set to begin
DONEGAL County Council has issued a road alert for upcoming road works with traffic management on the N56 Letterkenny to Kilmacrennan Road. These works are scheduled to take place between the Mountain Top Roundabout and Illistrin. The road works will begin at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, 27th August, and continue through the night until 7:00 […]