PHASE one of the new €21 million school building for Scoil Iosagáin in Buncrana is scheduled to be completed by the second quarter of this year. Welcoming the pace of progress of the multi-million euro build, the Minister of State for Sport and Postal Policy, Charlie McConalogue said: “Phase one of the project is due […]
Free 30-minutes parking in Buncrana must remain- Cllr Beard
BUNCRANA councillor Joy Beard has confirmed that she will not support any proposal to remove the free 30-minutes parking on the town’s Main Street. Recent media reports have referred to a county-wide review of parking charges. Cllr Beard has clarified that while a review has been referenced, it has not yet commenced and no date […]
Buncrana to host protest in support of SNAs and school communities
A demonstration has been organised in Buncrana in support Special Needs Assistants and school communities. The demonstration follows widespread concern across Donegal regarding proposed reductions to Special Needs Assistant allocations, including at St Oran’s National School, Cockhill. The ‘Stop the Cuts, Support the Kids’ protest will be held in Market Square on Wednesday, February 25 at […]
Three months jail for stealing cash from church collection boxes
A man has been sentenced to three months imprisonment after stealing cash from collection boxes in a church. Gheorghe Zoltan was arrested in the company of another man and found to be in possession of around €250 in cash and a set of bolt cutters. CCTV footage showed the two men in St. Mary’s Church […]
Quantity of tools stolen from business shed
A QUANTITY of tools including a Stihl consaw and catalytic converters were stolen from a business shed. Gardaí are appealing for information in connection to the burglary at the premises at Umricam, Buncrana, which occurred between 6.30pm on Friday, February 13 and 8am on Saturday the following day. A shed at the business was entered and a large […]
Dash-cam footage sought following collision
Gardaí are appealing for dash-cam footage following a collision. The road traffic collision occurred on the Swilly Road in Buncrana on Wednesday, February 4 shortly before 9.30pm. Gardaí are appealing for dash-cam footage following a two-vehicle collision. Advertisement The road traffic collision occurred on the Swilly Road in Buncrana on Wednesday, February 4 shortly before […]
‘It’s a privilege to share this award with so many great people’
THE newly selected Donegal Person of the Year for 2025, Packie Keeney, has dedicated his award to his good friend and previous award winner Stephen McCahill who died last month. Ardara native Packie was announced as the 2025 Donegal Person of the Year at a special event in the Lake of Shadows Hotel in Buncrana […]
Uisce Éireann restores full supply to customers in Buncrana
UISCE Éireann’s leak detection crews have successfully located the significant leak that had been impacting supply in the Keelogs and Druminor areas of Buncrana. The leak was identified earlier today following extensive investigations, and repair works have since been completed. As a result, water supply has now returned to customers across the affected areas. Advertisement […]
Uisce Éireann crews working to restore full supply in Buncrana
UISCE Éireann’s leak detection crews continue to work in the Keelogs and Druminor areas of Buncrana as they search for a significant leak. The leak is putting pressure on water supply for customers and as a result night time restrictions have been put in place. These essential restrictions, from 11pm tonight to 7am tomorrow morning, […]
Uisce Éireann working to lift Boil Water Notice on Buncrana Public Water Supply
UISCE Éireann is continuing efforts to lift the Boil Water Notice in place for customers on the Buncrana (Slavery) Public Water Supply. Following mechanical issues encountered at Buncrana (Slavery) Water Treatment Plant, the notice was issued on Friday, January 2, to protect the health of customers on the supply, in consultation with the HSE. Uisce […]