‘Shoulder to the wheel’ as Relay for Life Donegal launch Car Push


JUST as they did in 2017, the county’s main car dealers have once again joined forces to put their shoulders to the wheel for Relay for Life Donegal. They will be recreating the Donegal International Car Push on Thursday, May 23, at 7pm. This year they have enlisted the super strong members of the local Gyms/Fitness Centres […]

10 MEP candidates to address Public Meeting in Killybegs tomorrow


A PUBLIC meeting with 10 MEP candidates is to take place tomorrow in Killybegs at 7pm. All are welcome to attend the meeting at the Tara Hotel which will be focused on fishing issues. The 10 Midlands North-West candidates will be asked to share what they will do for the fishing sector if they are […]

Man who died in Buncrana Pier tragedy to be buried tomorrow


By Dionne Meehan  THE funeral of Patrick (Paddy) McMenamin, Ard Crana and formerly of 35 Castle Avenue, Buncrana, will take place tomorrow in St Mary’s Church, Cockhill. Mr McMenamin died after his car entered the water at Buncrana Pier on Sunday, May 19. Advertisement His passing has been met with deep sadness locally. Speaking to […]

Letterkenny Cricket Club submit petition to council for new pitch


LETTERKENNY Cricket Club has submitted a petition, containing 600 signatures, to Donegal County Council in the hope of being granted a dedicated cricket ground. Calling on Donegal County Council, local elected representatives, TDs and Minister for Sport Catherine Martin, the club is asking that the establishment of a dedicated cricket ground in Letterkenny is prioritised. Since […]

Yellow thunderstorm warning for Donegal 


A YELLOW weather warning has been issued for thunderstorms in Donegal. The warning will remain in place until 9pm tonight. In a statement issued today, Mét Éireann warned of heavy downpours and thunderstorms. Possible impacts of these weather conditions include spot flooding, difficult travelling conditions and poor visibility.

‘Great to get it over the line’ – Cllrs adopt Donegal Development Plan


BY JEROME HUGHES RURAL decline was very much on the minds of councillors as they moved towards adopting the Draft County Donegal Development Plan in Lifford on Thursday. The plan guides future decisions around housing, regeneration, economic development, transport, natural heritage, and much more. Advertisement It also contains Area Plans for Buncrana, Ballybofey/ Stranorlar, and Bundoran. […]

Clonmany hit and run victim named


By Dionne Meehan  A MAN who died following an alleged hit-and-run in Clonmany on Sunday, May 12, has been named as James Devine from Drummucklagh, Raphoe. According to gardaí, at about 12.15am, Mr Devine was struck by a vehicle which then left the scene. Advertisement He was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital before being transferred […]

No answer for when defective concrete social houses will be fixed


by Kate Heaney URGENT calls have been made to Donegal County Council to press the Housing Department to fix social houses affected by defective concrete blocks. Councillor Pauric McGarvey raised the issue of families living in social and Specific Instance (SI) houses affected by defective concrete at the latest meeting of Letterkenny/Milford MD. Advertisement “I’ve […]