THE Department of Education has confirmed that, as of the end of the school year 2022 / 2023, 1,335 Ukrainian pupils had been enrolled in schools across Donegal. In Donegal, 868 Ukrainian pupils are enrolled in primary schools, while 467 pupils are attending secondary school here. The figure has increased from June when 1,326 Ukrainian […]
Police appeal after theft of wreaths from the Diamond War Memorial in Derry
Police in Derry are investigating the theft of wreaths from the Diamond War Memorial in Derry during the early hours of this morning, Wednesday July 5. The theft, which is being treated as a sectarian hate crime, occurred shortly before 2.30am. Chief Inspector Luke Moyne said, “We are making enquiries, and we’re appealing to anyone […]
Gardaí issue further update on Sliabh Liag investigation
A post-mortem has been completed by the Office of the State Pathologist on the body which was recovered from the water at Slieve League yesterday morning, Monday July 3. The results of the post-mortem are not being released for operational purposes. An Garda Síochána are continuing to investigate all the circumstances of an alleged assault […]
Appeal after ‘Feel Good Fortnight’ artwork vandalised
GARDAÍ are appealing for information after a piece of artwork in Buncrana was vandalised. Each year artwork is erected for the ‘Feel Good Fortnight’ (yarn bombing) around the town of Buncrana. This is a much loved annual event within Buncrana Town and a massive amount of time and effort goes into making the event a […]
Tools stolen from a yard in Letterkenny
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 […]