A DONEGAL woman claims she was rushed to hospital after collapsing in her Ballybofey home because she was unable to get a GP appointment. 65-year-old Teresa Gillespie spoke to the Donegal News in a week when the issue of GP shortages was once again raised in Dáil Éireann. She said her family has been registered […]
Ballybofey student one step closer to dream job
By Dionne Meehan A DONEGAL student has been selected to participate in the Aer Lingus Future Pilot Programme in Spain. Cormac O’Donnell from Ballybofey is one of 30 successful candidates selected out of over 6,000 applicants. Advertisement Having a determination to fly from a young age, Cormac is now one step closer to his dream […]
Investigation launched after overnight fire in Ballybofey
Gardaí are investigating the circumstances surrounding an overnight fire at a house in Ballybofey. The derelict property in the Trusk Road area of the town was extensively damaged in the incident. The fire broke out at around 9.30pm on Monday and members of the Donegal Fire Service who attended the scene, managed to bring the […]
Meenbog windfarm developer given time by An Bord Pleanála
AN Bord Pleanala has granted an extension of time to apply for substitute consent to Planree Ltd, who are the developers of the windfarm at Meenbog near Ballybofey. The site saw a significant bog slide in November 2020 which led to Donegal County Council taking High Court proceedings against the developers for unauthorised development. Work […]
US magazine brands Donegal musician as ‘Ireland’s roots and blues prodigy’
DONEGAL musician Muireann Bradley is attracting attention Stateside after her amazing performance on Jools Holland’s Hootenanny and has been branded ‘Ireland’s roots and blues prodigy’ by Acoustic Guitar Magazine. The US magazine has featured a performance with the Ballybofey singer on their ‘Acoustic Guitar Sessions’, a collection of videos showcasing the best acoustic guitarists around […]
Businesses in Twin Towns move to allay traffic fears
BY JEROME HUGHES IT is set to be a somewhat tumultuous year in the Finn Valley as road and parking projects begin in Ballybofey/ Stranorlar, with the potential for major traffic congestion. The implementation of a Stop/Go traffic management system is now underway on the outskirts of Ballybofey along the N15 at McGrory’s Brae. Advertisement […]
Wonderful talent at Finn Valley College’s Variety Concert
The annual Finn Valley College Christmas Variety Show went down a storm at the Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey as over 70 staff and students took to the boards over three sold out nights with their themed Rock N’ Roll performances. Audiences were treated to some great acts ranging from the 1950s to the ‘nowzies’ as […]
Businesses will not be impacted by major Ballybofey road works – Harley
A BUSINESS owner and councillor has said he believes road works set to commence outside Ballybofey early in the new year, to last for nine months, will not have an impact on trade. Cllr Martin Harley told the Donegal News he was “very happy” that the works will commence on McGroary’s Brae Improvement Scheme on January 4, 2024. […]
Mother who campaigned to save St Joseph’s remembered as a ‘powerful advocate’
by Louise Doyle A DEVOTED Ballybofey mother who campaigned to stop the closure of St Joseph’s Community Hospital where her son was a resident, has been remembered for her kindness, perseverance and love for her family. Eileen Gallagher (91), late of Donegal Road, Ballybofey, was laid to rest in Drumboe Cemetery yesterday following Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary […]
Tools and a purse stolen in separate vehicle thefts
Gardaí are urging Ballybofey residents to check their sheds to establish if any property was stolen.