THE helicopter that was scheduled to fly a Nurse and GP to Tory Island tomorrow (Thursday) has been grounded due to essential maintenance work. The HSE has released a statement which details that there is currently no second helicopter available to do this run. The HSE is putting interim measures in place. Advertisement A spokesperson […]
Man in his 40s dies in Bridgend collision
GARDAÍ attended the scene of a fatal road traffic collision that occurred at Carrowreagh, Bridge End yesterday morning, Tuesday August 29. The single vehicle collision involving a car occurred between 8.30am and 9am. The male driver of the car, aged in his 40’s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Advertisement His body has been removed to the […]
Gardaí issue warning after two drivers caught speeding
GARDAÍ from Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit have issued a stark warning after two motorists were caught speeding. It comes after members carried out speed checks on Sunday. A Garda spokesperson said, “A number of motorists were detected travelling in excess of the legal speed limit and a number of Fixed Charge Penalty Notices have been […]
Donegal Bees hoping to create a buzz around beekeeping
GLENCOLMCILLE natives who are taking the Irish Beeswax market by storm are aiming to encourage more people to take an interest in beekeeping. Thomas Ellis (41) and Áine Curran (33) are the co-owners and directors of Donegal Bees based at Cashel, Glencolmcille. The unique business is 10 years old this year having started in 2013 […]
Pride Parade to be held in Derry tomorrow
The main Foyle Pride Parade is taking place tomorrow afternoon in the city centre. The public is advised that tomorrow (Saturday) Foyle Pride Parade takes place in Derry in the afternoon, from 2-3pm. Leaving Waterside Train Station, the parade crosses the top deck (city bound) of Craigavon Bridge onto Carlisle Road, into The Diamond, down Shipquay […]
Romance is coming to Donegal with major festival planned
Looking for your perfect match? Well, Bundoran in September is the place to be as the World Matchmaking Festival is set to bring romance to Donegal. The 10 day World Matchmaking Festival is taking place in Bundoran from Friday September 29 to October 8 with dancing, romancing, blind dates and speed dating galore. A total […]
Avoid personalising child’s school bag – Donegal Gardaí
PARENTS in Donegal have been urged to avoid having their child’s schoolbag personalised ahead of the start of the school year. Donegal Gardaí have urged parents to avoid personalising their children’s schoolbag as a safety precaution. A spokesperson said, “That time of year is almost upon us again when the kids are back at school. […]
Leaving cert students advised to celebrate safely
Gardaí in Donegal have advised Leaving Certificate students who are planning on celebrating tonight to do so safely. Over 2,000 students in Donegal received their results earlier tonight. Ahead of a night of celebrations, Gardaí in Donegal have issued advice to students. “If you are planning to go out celebrating tonight, look out for your […]
Bishop Cullinan to lead ‘Vocations Camino’ to Lough Derg to pray for vocations to the priesthood
AS an initiative of the Year for Vocation to the Diocesan Priesthood, tomorrow Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan will lead a pilgrimage to the penitential island of Lough Derg, in the Diocese of Clogher, to pray for vocations. Saint Patrick’s Purgatory at Lough Derg, is near Pettigo in Donegal. The three-day pilgrimage season runs from 1 June […]
Minister Harris congratulates students on receiving their Leaving Cert results
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD today congratulated students as they received their Leaving Certificate exam results. Almost 62,000 Leaving Cert students will be able to access their results online from 10am this morning. CAO offers for college places are due to issue on Wednesday. Advertisement Speaking today, Minister […]