Gardaí are investigating a burglary that occurred at a shop premises at Main Street, Letterkenny in the early hours of Monday March 13 between midnight and 6am. Entry was gained to the premises and a substantial amount of jewellery was stolen. Advertisement Gardaí are appealing to any road users who have a dash cam […]
Torchlit vigil held to mark 100th Anniversary of Drumboe Executions
A torchlight procession of over 100 people was held last night from the main street in Stranorlar to the site of the execution in Drumboe, to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Execution of the Drumboe Martyrs. The procession was headed by a colour party dressed in flying column and Cumann na mban dress of […]
€500,000 funding announced for Creeslough Together Initiative
Minister for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien, has today announced funding of €500,000 for the Creeslough Together Initiative (CTI). The CTI will help support the recovery of, and sustained growth of the Creeslough community in the coming years. The Initiative will be delivered over a three year period and will work with and have […]
McCrossan welcomes date for A5 public inquiry
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan has welcomed the setting of a date for the latest stage of the public inquiry into the A5 Western Transport Corridor Road Scheme. The inquiry will reopen on Monday 15th May. Mr McCrossan said it was of the utmost importance that the project proceeds as soon as possible. Advertisement […]
Lough Swilly RNLI tasked to Culdaff following reports of flares
LOUGH Swilly RNLI was tasked yesterday by Malin Head Coast Guard Radio at 12.40pm to Culdaff Bay after reports of a flare seen in the area. They were assisted by Rescue 118 and units from the Greencastle Coast Guard. After an extensive search of the area, all SAR units were stood down and the volunteer […]
Donegal Horizons gearing up for annual Inclusion Cup
DONEGAL Horizons are set to take to the pitch to compete in the annual Inclusion Cup. After the success of last year’s event, New Horizons Partnership is hosting their second annual inclusion football cup. The competition has gained popularity with eight different disability services across the North West now entering a team, including Donegal Horizons. Advertisement […]
Another yellow weather warning issued for Donegal
ANOTHER status yellow weather warning has been issued for Donegal. Met Eireann is forecasting lying snow and freezing temperatures from 6pm this evening until 12 noon tomorrow. Met Eireann said, “Falls of sleet and snow Wednesday morning could produce some temporary accumulations. Advertisement “Potential impacts include icy roads and paths and hazardous travelling conditions.” Affected […]
Gardaí warn public to be vigilant of the ‘grandparent scam’
GARDAÍ in Donegal are warning the public to be aware of a scam text, known as the ‘grandparent scam’. The scam targets members of the public who receive a random text message purporting to be from a family member stating that they require financial help or are in some sort of trouble which needs to […]
Free postcards available in every Donegal Post Office ahead of St Patrick’s Day
An Post is getting into the St Patrick’s Day spirit by providing FREE postcards to customers in every Post Office from tomorrow which can use to send love across the globe with an international stamp this St Patrick’s Day. The postcard’s striking design features illustrations from The Book of Kells and reflect An Post’s limited […]
Donegal roads to be gritted tonight as cold snap is set to return
ALL Donegal Winter Maintenance designated gritting routes will be gritted from 8pm tonight and again at 6am tomorrow morning. Donegal gritting route index as follows: 01: National Primary North 02: National Primary Central 03: National Primary South 04: Inishowen South 05: Inishowen East 06: Inishowen West 07: Milford South 08: Milford North 09: Cill […]