A WACKER plate and consaw were among a number of tools stolen from a yard in Letterkenny. The theft occurred on the Neil T Blaney Road sometime between midnight and 1am on the morning of Wednesday, June 28. A number of tools were stolen from a yard located just off the Polestar roundabout, across from […]
Gardaí investigating reported stabbing in Castlefin
GARDAÍ are investigating an incident in Castlefin after it was reported that a man was allegedly stabbed at a house on Sunday. A Garda spokesperson said, “Gardaí received a report of a public order incident in Castlefin, on July 2 2023. “Enquiries are ongoing. “There is no further information available at this time.”
Updated Defective Block Scheme Will Leave Many Homeowners Behind – Donegal TD
DONEGAL Sinn Féin TD Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has said ‘the updated defective concrete block remediation scheme that opens today will leave many homeowners behind.’ He said that Sinn Féin will be monitoring the updated scheme closely and will continue to work with homeowners and tenants to improve the scheme further. Deputy Mac Lochlainn said, ‘The legislation […]
Three people set to receive Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Award
2023 sees three distinguished individuals honoured with the Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Award. The Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards return for 2023 on Saturday, September , at the Inishowen Gateway Hotel in Buncrana, County Donegal. The award, presented by Donegal County Council, seeks to recognise those who have excelled in their chosen field whilst honouring […]
Electric scooter stolen from shed in Burnfoot
Gardaí are appealing for information in relation to a burglary that occurred in the area of Tooban, Burnfoot after a Velocifero electric scooter was stolen from an unlocked shed at a property. The burglary occurred on Tuesday June 27 between the hours of 10am and 7pm approx. The scooter in question is black in colour […]
Over 2,400 Homeowners Join Coleman Legal High Court Action
Defective Blocks Ireland CLG, in association with Coleman Legal, has announced that the High Court legal action representing homeowners affected by defective concrete damaged homes in Donegal has grown in support, with over 2,400 participants joining the case. The closing date to join this legal action is set for Friday, July 7th. This landmark case […]
Minister O’ Brien announces the commencement of the enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’ Brien TD, today commenced the enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks (DCB) Grant Scheme. This scheme will provide financial support to affected homeowners in counties Donegal, Mayo, Limerick and Clare whose dwelling had been damaged by the use of defective concrete blocks in its construction. Grants of up […]
New comedy club to open in Letterkenny
THE organiser of a brand new Comedy Club in Letterkenny is hoping to attract more Donegal comedians to the big stage. Michael Aiken (35), a gardener from Letterkenny, has launched Slaughter House Comedy, the newest and most anticipated comedy club opening its doors on July 6 at House Bar, Voodoo in Letterkenny. The comedy club aims to bring audiences laughter […]
Donegal historian’s Titanic TikTok goes viral
A DONEGAL historian has once again gone viral with another interesting historical fact – this time for her knowledge of the Titantic. Katie Charlwood, (35) is a qualified social scientist and the author, presenter, and host of the ‘Who Did What Now’ podcast. Her recent TikTok on the sinking of the Titanic which details the facts around how […]
COVID-19 Children’s vaccination clinics to continue this summer
Children aged 6 months to four years and five to 11 years can avail of their COVID-19 vaccinations in clinics this summer. Primary and first booster clinics for those 12 years and over will wrap up until the autumn this week, while clinics for children will continue. COVID-19 vaccines are recommended by the National Immunisation […]