RESIDENTS of a Ballybofey housing estate are being urged to report any suspicious activity following the theft of home heating oil. The move comes after gardaí received a report from a resident of Blue Cedars in relation to the theft of home heating oil from their tank. The theft is believed to have occurred between […]
Man struck from behind by unknown male in Ballybofey
GARDAÍ are appealing for information after a man was struck from behind by an unknown male in Ballybofey, causing him to fall as a result of the blow. On Sunday, February 2 at approximately 2.35am gardaí were alerted to the fact that a man had been injured and required an ambulance at Navenny Street, Ballybofey. Upon […]
Work ongoing to restore water supply to customers in Twin Towns
UISCE Éireann customers in the Twin Towns may experience supply interruptions in the coming days due to critically low water levels across the Lough Mourne Public Water Supply. While crews are working to restore supply to customers across the network, customers are being urged to conserve water where possible and to report any leaks. A […]
Wedding of the week: Claire McNulty and Willie O’Donnell’s perfect day
By Róise Collins NEWLYWEDS Claire McNulty and Willie O’Donnell’s wedding day was nothing short of a fairy tale – from a heart-warming engagement that unfolded on the big screen to the “perfect” big day surrounded by family and friends at Jackson’s Hotel. It all started back in December 2022 when Willie orchestrated an unforgettable engagement […]
Woman injured in row over taxi in Ballybofey
GARDAÍ are investigating an alleged assault on a woman following a row between a number of people over a taxi. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to an alleged assault that occurred at Main Street in Ballybofey, near the AIB Bank, between1.30am and 2am on Wednesday, January 1. A row broke out at that location between a […]
Man needed medical treatment following weekend assault
A MAN had to receive medical treatment following an assault in Ballybofey at the weekend. Gardaí are investigating an alleged assault at a takeaway premises at Main Street, Ballybofey in the early hours of Saturday, December 14, at approximately 3.40am. A garda spokesperson urged anyone who was in the area with dash cam to make the footage […]
New homes will bring Christmas cheer in Finn Valley
By Chris Ashmore CHRIS Rea’s ‘Driving Home for Christmas’ song could take on a whole new meaning for some houselands in the Finn Valley next month as they move into their new accommodation. Works are nearly completed on two Donegal County Council backed housing developments in Ballybofey and Lifford. Advertisement Twenty nine new homes are […]
Frustration among protesters as Taoiseach pays brief visit to county
By Róise Collins A CROWD of protesters were disappointed when the Taoiseach failed to show up to a scheduled canvass of Letterkenny Main Street during his visit to Donegal on Monday evening. Those gathered included members of the 100% Redress Party and the Raphoe Community Playgroup, who were eager to speak with Simon Harris about […]
Driver’s car kicked in random attack
A DRIVER was sitting in their car in traffic on Halloween when an unknown male approached their vehicle and kicked the front passenger door, causing damage. The incident of criminal damage occurred at Main Street, Ballybofey, on Thursday, October 31, shortly after 10.15pm. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to make […]
Ballybofey family appeals for surrogacy legislation change
A BALLYBOFEY couple who have tirelessly campaigned for surrogacy legislation are calling for no more delays in enacting change. Marie McPhilemy and her husband John are proud parents to Lucy, a fifth class pupil in Dooish National School, born to them through altruistic domestic surrogacy. In the eyes of the law, Mrs McPhilemy is Lucy’s guardian, not […]