THE government has been urged to provide at least three additional ambulances and crews in Donegal to prevent a worsening of the ‘crisis’ within the service. Donegal Independent TD Thomas Pringle has called for extra crews to be installed at Killybegs station, Inishowen and in either Ballybofey or Lettekenny. Speaking in the Dail he said, “Killybegs […]
Construction set to commence on €31 million investment in Buncrana and Ballybofey/Stranorlar Sewerage Scheme
Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Donegal County Council, are set to start works as part of a €31 million investment to upgrade the wastewater infrastructure in Buncrana, Ballybofey and Stranorlar. The works is part of the sewerage scheme will result in significant improvements to water quality in Lough Swilly and the River Finn by […]
Prominent historians and academics to address Drumboe Spring School
Professor Brendan O’Leary of the University of Pennsylvania will be the keynote speaker during the 100th anniversary commemorations of the execution of the Drumboe Martyrs next month. The Drumboe Commemoration Committee has outlined the expert speakers that will address the Spring School, to be held in the Villa Rose Hotel, Ballybofey on March 11. The […]
Donegal has third highest commercial vacancy rate in country
The commercial vacancy rate in Donegal increased by 0.6 percentage points to 17.5% in the twelve months to Q4 2022 according to the latest GeoDirectory Commercial Vacancy Rates Report, published today. The commercial vacancy rate in Donegal was higher than the national average of 14.0%. According to the report the commercial vacancy rate in […]
Relief as Ballybofey teenager found
The teenager who went missing from her home in Ballybofey has been found safe and well. Yesterday, Gardaí issued an appeal for information over the whereabouts of Rhianna McCloskey (14) who was missing from Ballybofey since Friday, 24th February 2023. A statement issued by Gardaí this morning confirmed she “has been located safe and well.” […]
Gardaí issue appeal over missing Ballybofey girl
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 14-year-old Rhianna McCloskey who went missing from her home in Ballybofey, yesterday morning, Friday 24th February 2023. Rhianna is described as being 5 feet 2 inches tall with a slim build. She has black hair and brown eyes. Advertisement When last seen, Rhianna was wearing […]
Mulrines appoints new Managing Director
Ireland’s leading juice production and Donegal based company Mulrines has appointed a new Managing Director. With 20 years’ experience across the FMCG sector, the new Managing Director Michael Lyttle will play a key role in supporting the company’s growth plans. The company has recently invested in new production capacity in the Ballybofey factory along with […]
Car found burnt out in Ballybofey
GARDAÍ in Ballybofey are appealing for information following the theft of a car which was later found burnt out. The black Renault Clio was stolen from Glenview Park on Donegal Road, Ballybofey, on Sunday, February 12, between the hours of 8pm and when it was later located at Burn Rock, Killygordon at 10.30pm on fire. The […]
Road closed in Ballybofey due to road traffic collision
A section of the road at Navenny/Dreenan in Ballybofey is closed as a result of a road traffic collision. The road will remain closed for a period of time. Diversions are currently in place. Motorists are advised to avoid the area or take an alternative route.
Cherry picker theft from Ballybofey
Gardai are investigating the theft of a cherry picker from the Navenny area of Ballybofey.