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 […]


Virgin Media delivering fibre broadband to over 300,000 homes in Donegal


Virgin Media are quite literally delivering fibre to your home! To celebrate the launch of two Gigabit full fibre broadband to 345,000 additional homes and businesses in Ireland, Virgin Media are hand-delivering thousands of boxes of fibre cereal to homes across Donegal. The surprize deliveries will be chosen at random as locals wake up to a […]


Extra Garda patrol bikes arrive in Letterkenny for Rally weekend


EXTRA Garda bikes have arrived in Letterkenny this morning ahead of the Donegal International Rally.  It comes as a significant policing plan including air support and additional garda resources is being rolled out in preparation for the weekend as thousands descend on the county for the Rally. Up to six motorbikes arrived at Letterkenny Garda […]


Another thunderstorm warning issued for Donegal


A YELLOW warning for thunderstorm has been issued for Donegal.  The warning comes into action from 3pm this afternoon until 9pm. Met Eireann is warning of localised showers with heavy downpours, thunderstorms and gusty winds. Possible impacts include localised flooding and difficult travelling conditions.


Public urged to consider all care options ahead of Rally and Sea Sessions 


There are two significant crowd events taking place in Donegal this weekend, the Donegal Rally and Sea Sessions Festival. The HSE along with An Garda Síochána and Donegal County Council have engaged with the event organisers in the months preceding the events. From a HSE perspective this is to ensure they have considered and put […]