Police in Derry are investigating a vehicle fire and a creeper-style burglary, both of which occurred in the city overnight. A vehicle on fire in a field in the Rossnagalliagh area was reported to police shortly before 3am this morning, Monday June 12. The blaze has completely destroyed the vehicle, and has been ruled as […]
Cllr Liam doherty elected as Cathaoirleach of Lifford Stranorlar MD
COUNCILLOR Liam Doherty has been named as the new Cathaoirleach of the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District. The convoy man has taken over the position from Killygordon Councillor Patrick McGowan. Cllr McGowan was elected as the Leas-Cathaoirleach of the District. The election took place this morning during the MD’s AGM.
Yellow thunderstorms warning issued for Donegal
A YELLOW warning has been issued for thunderstorms in Donegal. The warning comes into action from 12 noon today until 10pm tonight. Met Eireann are advising of localised slow-moving showers with heavy downpours, potential thunderstorms and a chance of hail. Advertisement They warn the thunderstorms could result in localised flooding and difficult travelling conditions. […]
Donegal clean coast volunteers collect over two tonnes of litter
OVER two tonnes of litter was collected from Donegal beaches by Clean Coast volunteers. Almost 350 volunteers in Donegal collected over two tonnes of litter at 22clean-ups held both on land and by the coast by groups of all sizes, from individuals, to households, community groups, sport groups, Tidy towns, and more to prevent litter […]
Pharmacists in Donegal accuse the Minister of blatant discrimination
MINISTER for Health Stephen Donnelly has been accused of ignoring pharmacies in Donegal and across Ireland, by leaving them in the dark over their future funding. The Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) which represents community based pharmacies nationwide has said the sector is rapidly losing faith in the Minister and his department’s ability to use pharmacies […]
Donegal County Council and Donegal ETB Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Donegal County Council and Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB) have signed a five-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) to further develop their capacities to achieve their respective missions through enhanced cooperation. It is significant for the development of Donegal and the broader North West region as it leverages the existing close working relationship between Donegal County […]
Temporary nurse cover confirmed for Tory Island
TEMPORARY nurse cover has been secured for Tory Island. The news emerged last week that residents on Tory Island are to be left without a nurse for two weeks and were told to contact their GP or Nowdoc in the case of an emergency. There are currently two full time nurses who work on the […]
New MD Mayors to be elected this week
TWO new Municipal District Mayors are set to be elected this week. Firstly in the Lifford Stranorlar MD, Sinn Féin Councillor Liam Doherty is expected to be elected to the position of Cathaoirleach this morning (Monday). The MD’s annual general meeting is being held online tomorrow, and Cllr Doherty is expected to be nominated for the […]
Letterkenny school crowned group winners of This Is Art
COLÁISTE Ailigh, Letterkenny has been announced the group winners of the third This Is Art! national competition which celebrates young artists of all abilities. The schools ‘Monster Mess’ by An Chéad Bhliain (Rang Ealaín) was selected by judges as the Grand Prix winners in the group category. Judges hailed the piece as a ‘really fun […]
Arranmore RNLI responds to reports of missing kayakers
A REPORT of two missing kayakers sparked a major search operation. Arranmore RNLI was launched at 10.42am yesterday morning June 10 to reports of a missing kayaker off the coast of Glen Head. Just minutes into the launch the lifeboat crew were informed that the kayaker had been found and were then asked to proceed […]