A MAJOR policing operation across Donegal Division at the weekend led to the seizure of cocaine and cannabis with a market value of €3,150. Detector dog with Revenue Customs Service, Alfie, along with his handler, was at garda checkpoints across the Division at the weekend, as part of Operation Tara. As part of this operation, 10 people […]
Passenger injured in Newmills collision
GARDAÍ are appealing for information in the wake of a collision in which a passenger sustained serious injuries. The single vehicle collision occurred at Rashedoge, Newmills, in the early hours of Saturday, August 17, at 1.04am. A vehicle collided with a wall at that location. The vehicle was travelling between Glenswilly and Newmills on a back […]
Buy-a-brick campaign edges towards 200 mark
A FUNDRAISING buy-a-brick campaign for a major new development at Letterkenny Community Centre is set to hit a milestone in the coming weeks. Sales to date have been very encouraging and they are now on target to pass the 200 mark shortly. It’s all part of the drive to raise funds for the new €1.4 million […]
Dunfanaghy workshop to offer insight into the traditional weaving industry
DONEGAL is awash with activities and events with Heritage Week taking centre stage across the county. In Dunfanaghy, there’s a chance to enjoy a wonderful exhibition of work today at The Workhouse. John Heena, the traditional weaver from Ardara, will conduct a workshop from 11am until 5pm. Advertisement John comes from a family of weavers […]
Donegal children waiting over a year to see a councillor
DONEGAL deputy Pearse Doherty (SF) has said it is “unacceptable” that children in Donegal are waiting over a year to see a councillor. The TD has said that Sinn Féin’s Mental Health Action Plan would transform the delivery of mental health services in Donegal. Deputy Doherty was speaking after he launched Sinn Féin’s Mental Health Action plan in […]
Efforts to increase corncrake populations in north-west paying off
Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD, has today welcomed new data showing that efforts to increase corncrake populations in the west and north-west of Ireland are beginning to paying off. A 2024 survey from the National Parks and Wildlife Service shows an increase in the national corncrake population by […]
NATIONAL: Baby mauled in XL Bully dog attack
A 12-month-old baby girl has undergone major surgery after she was mauled by an XL Bully dog in Co. Kerry at the weekend. The horror attack took place in the Lixnaw area of the county on Saturday evening, August 17. The attack comes just one month after Minister Heather Humphreys TD announced a ban on […]
Mix of rain and sunny spells for Donegal
Met Éireann is forecasting sunny spells and scattered showers for today, Tuesday, August 20. Heavy and isolated showers are expected later this afternoon with highest temperatures 14 to 17 degrees. Winds will be fresh and gusty, but strong at times on coasts. Advertisement Tonight will see largely dry and clear spells with lowest temperatures 8 […]
Killybegs Coast Guard involved in gruelling seven hour call-out
KILLYBEGS Coast Guard Unit was involved in a seven-hour call-out yesterday. The unit was tasked by Malin Head Coast Guard to Glenlough Bay at 1.06pm, yesterday afternoon. The unit returned to base at 20.30pm last night. The call-out was dubbed “very successful” by all members.
Donegal’s wet weather dampens hopes for a glimpse of the blue supermoon
DONEGAL has been drenched in rain and shrouded in clouds all day, but with the blue supermoon on the horizon tonight, we’re crossing our fingers for a lucky break in the weather, even if just for a glimpse. However, Met Éireann warns that the wet and blustery conditions are here to stay, with light rain […]