INDEPENDENT TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, has welcomed President Michael D Higgins’ remarks on neutrality and the Government’s Consultative Forum on International Security Policy. It comes as the government is preparing to hold Consultative Forums this week on Irish Neutrality and President Michael D Higgins voiced his concerns about deviating from Ireland’s traditional policy on neutrality. […]
Consultancy firm offering ‘pro bono’ services to Creeslough project
Donegal County Council, the Creeslough Working Group and the Creeslough Community Association supported by Arup have presented a Draft Village Plan and Draft Community Regeneration Project for public consultation. The process to prepare the Village Plan is being led by the multi-disciplinary and international consultancy service Arup who are offering their services pro bono […]
Gardaí renew appeal for information to collision involving a Garda motorcycle
Gardaí are appealing for information following a serious road traffic collision involving a car and a Garda motorcycle. The collision occurred at Tullygallan, Donegal Town at approximately 3.30p.m. on Friday June 16, 2023. The collision involved a car and a Garda motorcycle. Advertisement The male Garda motorcyclist (aged in his 40s) was removed from the […]
Over 30 patients on trolleys at LUH
OVER 30 patients are currently on trolleys at Letterkenny University Hospital. According to the INMO, 31 patients are on trolleys waiting on a bed at LUH – 12 patients are in the emergency department, while 19 patients are on trolleys elsewhere. Nationally, 444 admitted patients are waiting for beds this morning, according to today’s INMO […]
Derry Businesses invited to Halloween engagement meeting
Local businesses are being invited to attend a Business Engagement event this week in order to find out details about Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Halloween festival and how they play their part and benefit from this hugely successful event for the City and District. The Business Engagement event is scheduled to take place […]
Rhys Irwin takes the win at Knockhill british superbikes
A victorious Rhys Irwin returned home from the weekend of dreams at Knockhill, Scotland British Superbikes Round 4 still smiling. The weekend started off with the usual bike set up adjustments for FP1 & 2 with Rhys finding speed early in the weekend. Qualifying saw Rhys on the front row of the grid as the […]
Air support and extra garda resources ready for rally weekend
By Emma Ryan A SIGNIFICANT policing plan including air support and additional garda resources are being rolled out in preparation for the weekend as thousands descend on the county for the 51st Donegal International Rally. Gardaí will be out in force this rally weekend applying a zero tolerance approach in relation to dangerous driving, drink and drug […]
Days of broadband outages reported in the Lifford area
CONCERNS have been raised about broadband quality in Lifford following days of ‘significant outages’. The issue was raised at the recent meeting of the Lifford Stranorlar Municipal District on Monday. Cllr Gary Doherty questioned if the Council was able to report the issues to the provider as the outages ‘are unacceptable.’ He said: “There have been significant […]
PICTURE SPECIAL: Donegal man recalls incredible Iona voyage 60 years on
By Emma Ryan A DONEGAL man who was a crew member on the Derry to Iona voyage has recalled the incredible experience 60 years on from the momentous journey. On June 9, 1963, after a week of rowing, a crew of 13 landed on Iona after completing the 100 mile journey in a 30 foot curragh, a simple canvas-covered […]
Restorers in Donegal urged to fetaure in ‘The Great House Revival’
PRESENTER and architect Hugh Wallace calls on restorers in Donegal to get involved in the next series of The Great House Revival. The show is seeking people who are getting creative with their housing solutions – be it a one room cottage, an abandoned hayshed or something in between, he wants to hear from you! […]