EMERGENCY services are currently at the scene of a two-vehicle road traffic collision on the N13 road between Kilross and Ballybofey. The collision happened around 12 noon today (Tuesday) and the road is closed and diversions are in place. Motorists are being advised to avoid the area if possible. Advertisement A person has been taken […]
Bones found in Ballybofey forest identified as animal
AN investigation has found that bones discovered in a forest area in Ballybofey yesterday are not human. Gardai have confirmed that the bones are those of an animal. The area had been sealed off and Gardaí and the state pathologists carried out an investigation into the discovery which was made yesterday (Wednesday). Advertisement A Garda […]
Death of John (Bob) Foy, man of many talents
THE funeral takes place tomorrow morning in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar, of John Foy, formerly of 286, Ard McCarron, Ballybofey. A well know and respected member of the Twin Towns community, Mr Foy was seventy-three. He worked in Herdman’s and as a night porter in Jackson’s Hotel while also holding down the position […]
Traffic counters reveal impact of Level 3 clampdown
THOUSANDS fewer journeys are being made on Donegal’s roads as restrictions to curtail coronavirus have been ramped up in recent weeks. Donegal moved to Level 3 on Friday, September 25 – initially for a three-week period – with pubs, restaurants and cinemas being forced to close their doors once more. As part of the restrictions, […]
Controversial scheme to go ahead despite objections
A CONTROVERSIAL social housing development for Ballybofey is to proceed despite 26 submissions of concern from local residents. The scheme, which will see 19 homes built at a site in Trusk Road in a mix of two and three bedroom two-storey houses, was given the green light after the approval of a Part eight planning […]
Charting the road from despair to redemption
THE journey from despair to redemption has been carefully plotted through the songs of a Donegal man’s new album ‘Fearless’ which has just been released. Tom Bonner from Ballybofey works with Donegal ETB. He also the father of three young children, twins Lola and Rueben (11) and eight-year-old Iris. An arts graduate from NUI Galway, […]
Online auction to help Ryan beat brain cancer
All proceeds will go to help Ballybofey man Ryan Maguire with his medical and living costs while he is receiving treatment in Bordeaux, France.
Twin Towns charity expects late Covid-19 surge for help
“Cunamh has developed from strength to strength over the years helping many families but more fundraising is needed…”
‘Kym’s Kolour Fun Run’ this weekend
The event starts at 2pm at the shopping centre car park beside McElhinney’s in Ballybofey.
Investigation launched following discovery of body
GARDAI have launched an investigation after the discovery of a body in a house in Ballybofey on Saturday morning. The body was found at a house in Cappry at 9am and was removed to Letterkenny University Hospital. The 35-year-old man was originally from Glasgow but had lived in the area for a number of years. […]