By Dionne Meehan A GRANDFATHER and grandson duo from Ballybofey will be representing Ireland at the prestigious World Sheepdog Trials in County Down next month. Sammy Long and his grandson Sam Fagan, who is the youngest competitor in the Senior Cup Competition, said they are “honoured and immensely proud” to be representing Team Ireland this […]
Garda appeal over car park collision
GARDAÍ are appealing for the driver of a car believed to have struck another vehicle to make contact with them. The incident happened in a car park at Main Street, Ballybofey, (known as Mc Elhinney’s carpark), on Saturday, May 20, between 7.10pm and 8pm. A black Skoda Octavia was parked at that location when it was […]
Ballybofey artist launches new exhibition at The Alley
A series of beautiful paintings by Ballybofey artist Veronica Maguire are now on display at the Alley Theatre’s gallery in Strabane. ‘Captivating Art in Locations and Nature’ is a collection inspired by Veronica’s longings to travel during lockdown. During the pandemic, she missed travelling to the coast, feeling the sand in her toes, the fresh […]
Cycling club welcome safety measures
By Diarmaid Doherty THE chairman of the Finn Wheelers Cycling Club has warmly welcomed the news that safety measures are finally to be carried out on the dangerous McGrory’s Brae outside Ballybofey. Brian McElhinney said improvements have long been needed to make the busy road safer. Advertisement Despite major works on the N15 Ballybofey to […]
Drought in reservoir causing water outages for residents
By Róise Collins THE Lough Mourne reservoir in the Finn Valley is experiencing drought conditions following the long period of very dry weather. This has resulted in many residents facing water outages. Advertisement 24 of the 711 water treatment plants nationwide are currently experiencing drought conditions, including Lough Mourne which is located between Ballybofey and […]
Teenage girl treated in hospital after attack in Ballybofey
A TEENAGE girl had to be treated in Letterkenny University Hospital for injuries sustained in an attack. The 17-year-old was walking with a friend in the laneway between the car park at Main Street, known locally as McElhinneys car park and Chestnut Road in Ballybofey, on Tuesday, June 13, at 7pm, when she was approached by a group of […]
Gardaí thank public for help after burglary arrest
GARDAÍ have paid thanks to the public following the arrest of a man in connection with a burglary in Ballybofey. Gardaí issued an appeal last week for information in relation to a burglary in the Blue Cedars area on June 6. They have confirmed that a man has since been arrested and questioned in relation […]
Elvis still rocking in the hills after all these years
By Róise Collins Next year Elvis Rocking in the Hills of Donegal Fan Club will celebrate ten years since their launch. The fan club’s president, Beatrice Farrelly, told the Donegal News about how it all started with a life changing trip to Memphis, the home of the ‘King of Rock and Roll’. Advertisement Beatrice Farrelly’s […]
Permanent TSB opens new branch in Ballybofey
Permanent TSB has opened its new branch on Lower Main Street in Ballybofey. As part of a nationwide branch expansion, earlier this year the bank increased its branch network to 98 locations throughout Ireland with the acquisition of 25 former Ulster Bank branches. Permanent TSB has invested €25m in refurbishing the branches, installing new ATMs and IT […]
Cosy homes for council tenants
By Kate Heaney HOUSEHOLDERS in an estate in Letterkenny will see their energy bills shrink considerably next winter as they are currently undergoing a major retrofit to bring them to a B2 Building Energy Rating (BER). The work on the 59 houses is being funded by Donegal County Council at the houses they rent to […]