Man (20s) in critical condition in Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast
Donegal Airport are first Irish airport to achieve Level 4 Carbon Accreditation
Donegal Airport are the first Irish airport to achieve Level 4 “Transformation” in Airport Carbon Accreditation. This achievement marks a very significant milestone in the airport’s sustainability journey, and has been awarded in recognition of their continuing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and aligning its operations with global climate goals. Airport Carbon Accreditation is […]
Man airlifted to Belfast hospital following serious assault in Lifford
Gardaí are investigating a serious incident which occurred in Lifford, this morning (Monday, January 20). Two men were seriously assaulted at a house at around 10am. One man (aged in his 20s) was airlifted to the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, for treatment of serious injuries. The second man (aged in his 60s) was brought by […]
Record-breaking year for Letterkenny shop local initiative with over €7 million sales in 2024
ShopLK, Letterkenny’s shop local initiative, has attained a record breaking year of sales, the 20th consecutive year of growth for the programme. Annual sales of ShopLK Gift Cards for 2024 reached €7,059,233, an increase of €1.3m on 2023, making the programme the top selling local gift card in Ireland. The initiative celebrated its 20th anniversary […]
Sod turned on new school in Buncrana
THE turning of the sod this morning on the new school at Scoil Iosagain in Buncrana has been heralded as a momentous occasion by Donegal minister, Charlie McConalogue. “This new school has been in the pipeline for many years,” Minister McConalogue said. “I am delighted that construction is now underway. Advertisement “It’s great news for […]
Funeral of woman who died following Inishowen collision to take place on Wednesday
By Dionne Meehan THE woman who died following last week’s road traffic collision in Buncrana will be laid to rest on Wednesday. Rose Byrne (80s), of 68A Mill Brae, Buncrana passed away in Letterkenny University Hospital yesterday after she sustained serious injuries in a collision in her hometown last Tuesday. Advertisement She was one of […]
Lack of garda patrol cars sparks concern
By Dionne Meehan THE lack of garda resources in west Donegal is posing a serious risk to gardaí and the community, a local councillor has said. Major concern has been raised after it has come to light that two garda stations are currently without a patrol car. Advertisement Garda Stations in Milford and Falcarragh do not […]
Mickey Joe Harte is the first celebrity to exit Dancing with the Stars
Mickey Joe Harte was the first celebrity to be eliminated from series eight of Dancing with the Stars last night. Performing the Foxtrot to Hozier’s ‘Too Sweet’, the singer-songwriter seemed to impress the judges with his performance. However, the Donegal man and his pro partner Daniela Roze had the lowest number of votes combined from […]
Woman (80s) injured in Buncrana collision passes away
By Dionne Meehan A WOMAN (80s) who was seriously injured in a collision in Buncrana last week has passed away. Rose Byrne, of 68A Mill Brae, Buncrana was one of two pedestrians involved in a collision with a car on Main Street, Buncrana on Tuesday, January 14. Advertisement Ms Byrne was seriously injured in the […]
100 years on, special commemoration planned for Owencarrow rail disaster
By Róise Collins PLANS are well underway for the commemoration of the 100 year anniversary of the Owencarrow rail disaster later this month. A memorial service organised by the Creeslough Community Association will take place at the site between Barnes Gap and Creeslough where on January 30, 1925 high winds derailed two rail coaches killing […]