A MAN has tragically died in a swimming accident in Portugal while on holiday from Donegal with his wife. The couple were in the Algarve resort of Alvor when tragedy struck last Saturday. Sadly, Michael Carroll, who was 64, drowned despite immediate resuscitation efforts to save him. Advertisement His devastated family, from the Churchill area […]
Childcare services boosted with new facility
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DONEGAL has been identified as a county in need of urgent childcare services under the new State-led Early Learning and Childcare Capital Programme. It means that it will be one of the first to benefit from central government investment with a new childcare facility now earmarked for Raphoe. The project will see the development of […]
Artist retraces 100-year-old footsteps to capture the wilds of Donegal’s hills
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ARTIST Kevin Lowrey’s latest exhibition is set to open this weekend to present an exciting collection inspired by the legacy of American artist Rockwell Kent. Kent travelled to the remote valley of Glenlough in south-west Donegal 100 years ago and now, Bundoran-based artist Kevin has followed in his footsteps. Kevin’s exhibition Land’s End is a […]
Public let down by transport failings
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INADEQUATE transport options, poor connectivity, unjustifiable prices and unreliable services have been highlighted to expose failings in Donegal, it is claimed. Complaints have been raised at both local and national level to put pressure on the Government to urgently address the lack of a joined-up network across the county. Politicians in the Dail and at […]
Creeslough victims remembered ahead of fourth anniversary
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A MINUTE’S silence has been held for the victims of the Creeslough tragedy ahead of next week’s fourth anniversary. Tragically, 10 people were killed in an explosion in Creeslough on October 7, 2022. At a meeting of the full council on Monday, Cllr Tomás Seán Devine proposed that a respectful observance should be held for […]
Stormy weather leaves thousands without power
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THOUSANDS of homes, farms and businesses were left in the dark due to a series of power outages across the county. The loss of power followed a Status Yellow wind warning from Met Eireann for all of Donegal for most of last evening until 9pm. The high winds caused outages to around 3,000 addresses in […]
Shared history could be boosted with Wolfe Tone ties
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EFFORTS to maximise the Donegal links of famous revolutionary Wolfe Tone could reap major tourism dividends, it is claimed. Proposals were put forward this week seek to highlight the role of Donegal in the life of United Irishmen founder Wolfe Tone and his connections with other parts of the country. The County Council was urged […]
Online groups warned about posting car registrations
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ATROCIOUS and dangerous parking has been exposed online to shame drivers – but gardai have warned it poses legal risks. A number of online platforms carry sites that upload images of cars that are seen parked in yellow boxes and potentially block the emergency services. Some show photos of vehicles that are so badly parked […]
Motorists warned to beware of thefts
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CAR thefts and break-ins are on the rise, according to Garda figures. Local gardai revealed that they have recorded an increased incidence of car thefts, people interfering with cars’ ignitions, and also the theft of e-scooters. Most recently, gardaí are investigating the recent theft of an e-scooter from Letterkenny Retail Park last Saturday, September 26. […]
Rory Gallagher apologises for not spotting fans with his glasses off
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FAMOUS GAA songster Rory Gallagher joked his eyesight is so bad that it has seen him accused of being snobby. His song Jimmy’s Winning Matches was a smash hit with Donegal fans when county manager Jim McGuinness led the footballers to All Ireland glory in 2012. Rory, the former singer with 90s rock group The […]