A SCHOOL once dubbed the “most dangerous in Ireland” because of the notoriously dangerous stretch of road it sits could finally have a car park. Magherabeg National School near Manorcunningham sees a significant amount of daily traffic pass by on the road just outside the school. A number of road traffic collisions have taken place […]
More than 400 drivers fined for holding phone
MORE than 400 drivers have been fined in Donegal so far this year for driving while holding a mobile phone. New figures from An Garda Síochána have revealed that 438 drivers have been issued with a fixed charge notice for the offence by Gardai in the Donegal Division. This compares to 578 fines issued in 2020 which […]
Bundoran apartment going to auction with €69k price tag
A two bedroom apartment with sea views in Bundoran is one of two properties in Donegal due to go to auction later this month. Number 4 Atlantic Way is a one-minute walk from the main street and will go to auction with Youbid.ie on November 25 with an advised minimum value (AMV) of €69,000. The […]
Judge making ‘speedy’ departure from Donegal
Donegal District Court Judge, Raymond Finnegan, is to vacate the post – just two months after hearing his first case in the county. Judge Finnegan has been appointed to a vacancy in the Cavan/Monaghan courts district. Having previously served as a solicitor in County Meath, he had pledged to adhere to a strict policy of […]
Jason Quigley mural unveiled in Ballybofey
A mural of local boxer Jason Quigley has been unveiled in Ballybofey ahead of his WBO World Middleweight title bid. The local community as well as the nation are backing the Donegal native and Ladbrokes ambassador to beat Demetrius Andrade at the SNHU Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire, USA. The mural is the work of […]
SF’s health representative asks to meet Lifford group
LIFFORD hospital campaigners will meet Sinn Féin’s health spokesperson David Cullinane tomorrow to discuss ongoing concerns about the unit’s closure. Deputy Cullinane requested the meeting following the HSE’s announcement that the hospital has been closed to accommodate a major refurbishment. It will reopen as a short-stay and respite unit. Initially the closure was for four […]
Border protests planned for this weekend
A SERIES of protests will be held at the border this weekend to oppose the threat by the British Government to trigger Article 16. The demonstrations in Lifford and Bridgend are being organised by Border Communities Against Brexit (BCAB). The group has accused Boris Johnson’s Government of pursuing a reckless course in negotiations with the […]
Registration opens for ‘Bundoran 10’
RUNNERS and walkers are being urged to get training for a ten mile event taking place in Bundoran on Saturday March 5. The run/walk will take advantage of the stunning coastal views offered along the southwest Donegal coastline as well as crossing the county boundary into Leitrim for part of the route, finishing via the […]
Mother’s plea for care on roads after son’s death
A mother who lost her teenage son in a car accident has made a heartfelt plea to the public to be respectful and mindful of the road. Carmel Bonner from Dungloe, lost her 19-year-old son Jamie last September when he was killed in a two car collision on the N56 near Creeslough. To mark World […]
Swedish airline seeks to retain Donegal to Dublin route
AMAPOLA has applied to become the permanent operator of the flight route linking Donegal Airport with Dublin. The Swedish airline was awarded a short-term contract for the route in July following the sudden collapse of Stobart Air. Since then it has been flying twice a day in both directions using a 50-seater Fokker 50 turbo-prop aircraft. […]