THE green light has been given for works at a popular Letterkenny cafe. Applicant Eunan McIntyre lodged plans in September for the construction of a two-storey extension to Mac’s Deli on the High Road. Under proposals he sought to provide an additional food preparation area on the ground floor level and administration/office space on the […]
New recipe book helping people of Ukraine
A RATHMULLAN grandmother has taken great pride in her grandson’s new bread recipe book which he created to help people in Ukraine. Annie Green of Ray received a copy of appropriately named ‘Knead Peace – Baking for Ukraine’, recently written by her grandson Andrew who lives in Totnes in Devon. She and the family are […]
Five injured in Fahan crash
FIVE people have been hospitalised following a crash in Inishowen. Gardaí remain at the scene of the collision which happened at Fahan shortly after 9pm last night. Five people were taken to hospital, one of them with serious injuries. Advertisement A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána said, “The road is currently closed and a technical […]
Arranmore’s Peter in running for Clean Coasts Award
ARRANMORE volunteer Peter O’Donnell has made the shortlist for this year’s Clean Coasts Ocean Hero Awards. Clean Coasts has just announced the groups, individuals, communities and businesses nominated across seven categories for their commitment to their coastlines and areas. Each year the Ocean Hero Awards honour the invaluable contribution volunteers, groups and communities have made towards conserving Ireland’s coastline. Advertisement The seven categories this […]
Teenager killed in late night crash
A teenager has died following a crash outside Letterkenny. Gardaí remain at the scene of the collision which involved two cars and which occurred at 11.55pm last night on the Ramelton Road. A spokesperson said, “The front-seat passenger of one of the vehicles involved, a female in her late teens, was pronounced dead at the […]
Ramelton Road closed following overnight incident
THE Ramelton Road outside Letterkenny remains closed this morning following an incident overnight. Gardaí are in attendance and diversions are in place. There are no further details at this time.
New EP and single from Rory and The Island
DONEGAL artist Rory and The Island will release his highly anticipated new EP ‘Centre Comes Together’ tomorrow on Irish indie label Voices of the Sea. His new single ‘Living The Dream’ is also set for release on the same day. Rory and The Island is set to tour across Ireland this coming December and January, […]
Johnny Cash’s grandson walking the line to the Balor
A member of the first family of American country music will pay a visit to The Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey this weekend. Thomas Gabriel, the eldest grandson of Johnny Cash, takes to the stage on Saturday night. Singer-songwriter Thomas Gabriel has lived out the stories his grandfather sang about. This Saturday Ballybofey audiences will get […]
Lettermacaward boil water notice lifted
FOLLOWING remedial measures and the receipt of satisfactory monitoring results a boil water notice for Lettermacaward has been lifted. Speaking about the lifting of the notice, Dr Pat. O’Sullivan, Irish Water’s Drinking Water Compliance Specialist said, “Irish Water acknowledges and understands the impact this Boil Water Notice had on the community and we sincerely regret […]
Creeslough post office reopens at temporary location
THE post office at Creeslough will reopen this morning at a temporary location to assist the local community. Thanks to the good efforts of the former postmaster in Creeslough, Grace Cannon, the office will reopen a short distance away from the former location. The new temporary post office is located in the building which had […]