THE government has been urged to provide at least three additional ambulances and crews in Donegal to prevent a worsening of the ‘crisis’ within the service. Donegal Independent TD Thomas Pringle has called for extra crews to be installed at Killybegs station, Inishowen and in either Ballybofey or Lettekenny. Speaking in the Dail he said, “Killybegs […]
Donegal driver caught speeding on National Slow Down Day
A Donegal driver was among those caught speeding this morning on National Slow Down Day. In the first 2 hours of National Slow Down Day, GoSafe checked the speed of 36,679 vehicles and detected 69 vehicles travelling in excess of the applicable speed limit. A was vehicle detected driving 113km per hour in a 100km […]
Be inspired with Local Enterprise Week in Donegal
BUSINESSES across Donegal are being encouraged to take advantage of the array of events and topics on offer at this year’s Local Enterprise Week, which runs from Monday 6th to Friday 10th March. Local Enterprise Week is a collaboration between Local Enterprise Office Donegal and its partners. In total 23 separate events will make up […]
Donegal has third highest commercial vacancy rate in country
The commercial vacancy rate in Donegal increased by 0.6 percentage points to 17.5% in the twelve months to Q4 2022 according to the latest GeoDirectory Commercial Vacancy Rates Report, published today. The commercial vacancy rate in Donegal was higher than the national average of 14.0%. According to the report the commercial vacancy rate in […]
Further delay for major Letterkenny road project
A NEW ‘significant delay’ of up to six months could see the Four Lane Road Project running almost a year behind schedule. Donegal County Council has confirmed the project is delayed once again and the entire project is not expected to be complete until Autumn – around one year after the initial completion date. The […]
PSNI release footage of car used in Omagh police officer shooting
POLICE investigating the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell in Omagh have today released footage of the car believed to have been used by the gunmen. At approximately 8pm on Wednesday evening, two gunmen approached John as he was putting footballs into the boot of his car at the youth sports centre on […]
Northern Lights may light up Donegal skies tonight again
Good news for anyone who missed it last night, there may be another chance to clearly see the Northern Lights in Donegal tonight. Last night, there was magnificent sights across the county with many people capturing stunning images of the Northern Lights colourfully lighting up the skies. It is hoped that the lights will appear […]
Over 40 homes created from vacant commercial premises
NEW figures published today show that since 2018 Donegal County Council has received 23 notifications of intention to build for a total of 41 homes from those planning to convert vacant commercial premises into homes. In 2022, Donegal County Council received notifications of 11 exempted developments aimed at providing 24 homes. In Donegal, three pubs […]
Lifford Players Drama Group set to open Strabane Drama Festival 2023
WITH less than three weeks to go, the countdown is now on to Strabane’s Premier Drama Festival. The festival opens at the Alley Theatre on Friday March 17 with Lifford Players Drama Group ‘When Elephants Collide’ by Edward Flanagan. A tale of inheritance. A family in crisis. A father who doesn’t know which child to […]
New boat for Donegal Bay search and rescue team
DONEGAL Town based Donegal Bay Sub Aqua Club Search and Recovery has welcomed a brand new boat to the crew. The new vessel ‘Cailín Deas’ arrived with the delighted group over the weekend. Advertisement A spokesperson for the group said, “The club were very proud to welcome Timmy from Atlantic Composites with our new […]