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! […]
New Love Island contestant helped Shelbourne defeat Bonagee in FAI Cup
NEW Love Island contestant Scott van der Sluis helped Shelbourne defeat Bonagee United in Letterkenny last year. In August last year, Bonagee United were knocked out of the FAI Cup Second Round following a 4-0 defeat to Premier Division side Shelbourne at Dry Arch Park. The game was the keeper’s debut for Shelbourne. Advertisement He […]
Mayor of Derry to open Book of Condolence in memory of Chloe Mitchell
MAYOR of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Patricia Logue, will open a Book of Condolence in the Guildhall later today in memory of Chloe Mitchell, the 21 year-old woman who was murdered in Ballymena earlier this month. It follows a proposal at last night’s Health and Community Committee meeting for a Book of […]
Donegal TD calls on restrictions on e-cigarettes that target young people
Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle believes the government should restrict flavours, packaging and advertising for e-cigarettes that could be seen to target younger people. Addressing the Dáil, Deputy Pringle said he supported the introduction of a licensing system for the sale of tobacco and nicotine inhaling products, such as e-cigarettes. The proposed restrictions on […]
New officers in charge for Killybegs Coast Guard
TWO new officers in charge have been appointed for Killybegs Coast Guard. After a round of interviews held in station and conducted by our senior managers from head quarters, Shane Mc Crudden has been appointed as the Officer in Charge of the Killybegs Coast Guard Station and Ronan Mc Fadden as the Deputy Officer in charge […]
‘Temporary and targeted mortgage interest relief’ required amid rising rates
DONEGAL TD Pearse Doherty has again called for the Government to introduce temporary and targeted mortgage interest relief as households continue to struggle with required amid rising interest rates. The Donegal TD was speaking as the European Central Bank announced it was increasing interest rates for the eighth time since July. Speaking today, Teachta Doherty […]
Deputy Joe McHugh voted against government to support striking fire fighters
Fine Gael TD Joe McHugh has voted against the government on a Sinn Féin motion supporting striking fire fighters. Deputy McHugh supported calls from the main opposition party to urgently engage with retained firefighters who began strike action this week. The government tabled a counter motion which Deputy McHugh voted against on Wednesday evening. Advertisement […]