Another rural break-in overnight in Donegal


  Significant damage was caused to a rural, family-run business in Killygordon after two men broke into the premises over night.  McCreary’s Topline, at Crossroads in Killygordon was broken into in the early hours of this morning, however it is understood nothing was stolen, but extensive damage was caused.  Advertisement A security alarm alerted Gardai […]

Filling station raided in Termon


  Intruders gained access through the roof in an overnight raid at a filling station outside Termon last night.   An investigation has been launched after Sweeney’s filling station in Termon was broken into overnight. Gardai have confirmed that the intruders gained access through the roof of the property, following various attempts to break in through […]

Hazardous conditions on roads and footpaths


  Roads across Donegal will be gritted tonight as Met Eireann issue a status yellow weather warning for snow and ice.  The weather warning, issued earlier today, will be valid from 4am tomorrow morning until midnight on Tuesday.   Advertisement A spokesperson from Met Eireann said snow showers will be likely to give accumulations of less […]

Reaction to Supreme court decision on drink driving


In a letter to the Donegal News, a former member of An Garda Siochana has said a recent drink driving case has made a mockery of the judicial system  in Ireland and has called on the authorities to come up with a new system which will cover all legislation. He claimed drink driving cases are […]

‘Be safe & be seen’ on Donegal roads


  The Donegal Road Safety Working Group with the assistance of members of the Donegal Youth Service will be distributing High Viz vests as part of ‘National Be Safe Be Seen Day’ in Letterkenny on Thursday 21st December, the shortest and darkest day of the year. With fewer hours of daylight during the winter months, the aim of […]