PARISHIONERS in Kilmacrennan are holding a candlelit vigil as part of their campaign to keep Fr Paddy Dunne as parish priest in the area. The candlelit vigil is being held in the Kilmacrennan Chapel car park on Friday night at 9pm. Candles will be provided. It comes as the Bishop’s office announced a number of changes […]
People of Northern Ireland go to polls tomorrow
RESIDENTS of the North are going to the polls tomorrow to vote in the local government elections. Polls will open tomorrow morning at 7am as residents across the North vote for candidates to form their local Councils. The polls will close at 10pm tomorrow night. Advertisement The electorate will choose 462 councillors across 11 district […]
Manorcunningham water issues to be resolved at last
THERE is good news for residents of Rosbracken and Raymoghy as steps are finally being taken to resolve the ongoing issues with water supply in the area. Water outages in this area of Manorcunningham have been a recurring issue for a number of years and most recently, the residents were left without water on Christmas […]
Lucky Donegal Lotto player scoops €1 million prize
A National Lottery player from Donegal scooped the Daily Million top prize of €1 million in last night’s 9pm draw. The National Lottery is set to reveal the winning store at a celebratory event in Donegal on Friday morning. Daily Million players in Donegal are urged to check their tickets to see if they are […]
Rory Gallagher resigns as Derry GAA senior manager
DERRY GAA have tonight confirmed Rory Gallagher’s resignation as manager. Derry GAA issued the following statement to the media tonight: “Derry GAA can today confirm Rory Gallagher has stepped down as the county’s senior football manager. Advertisement “Ciaran Meenagh will assume the role for the rest of the 2023 season. “Derry GAA will be making […]
Newmills Corn and Flax Mill to reopen in June
Newmills Corn and Flax Mill will reopen in June. The site will be open to visitors on June 1 2023 and will remain open for the summer season, closing on September 30. The site will be open to the public Tuesday to Sunday each week (closed on Mondays). Advertisement There will be a guide service […]
Donegal Local Community Development Committee to host public consultation events across the county
DONEGAL Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) will host a number of public consultation events across the county providing an opportunity for local people to input into the Local Economic and Community Plan 2023 -2029, the new LEADER Local Development Strategy 2023-2027 and the PEACEPLUS programme. The public consultations will commence the week of May 22. […]
Three arrested in Strabane on suspicion of fraud-related offences
THREE people have been arrested on suspicion of fraud-related offences as part of an investigation being conducted by detectives from Serious Crime Branch. Two women, aged 42 and 23 years old, and a 23-year-old man were arrested in Strabane this morning, Tuesday May 16. They all remain in police custody at this time.
Almost 30 patients waiting on beds in LUH
TWENTY nine patients are currently on trolleys at Letterkenny University Hospital. Twelve patients are in the emergency department, while a further 17 are on wards elsewhere in the hospital. Two of the patients are children under the age of 16. Nationally, 565 admitted patients are waiting for beds this morning, according to today’s INMO Trolley […]
Draft rates information announced for defective block home in North West region
THE Mica Action Group has released draft rates information for homes impacted by the defective block crisis in the North West region. The Group interpretation of the rates includes for a home of up to 180 square metres (1,938 sq. ft) at the rate of €2045 per sq m (€190 per sq. ft) would apply. […]