By Dionne Meehan INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing into the cause of a fire at Tinney’s Bar in Castlefinn. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a fire which occurred at the commercial premises yesterday, Sunday, March 10 at approximately 6pm. Advertisement Upon arrival, fire services extinguished the fire and made the area safe. The scene […]
Collision on Castlefin to Convoy Road
The Castlefin to Convoy Road is currently blocked between Castlefin and Carnowen due to a traffic collision. Local Councillor Gary Doherty advised motorists to avoid the area. He said, “Please use an alternative route if intending to travel on this road. “Hoping that all involved are OK and no serious injuries have occurred.”
Days of broadband outages reported in the Lifford area
CONCERNS have been raised about broadband quality in Lifford following days of ‘significant outages’. The issue was raised at the recent meeting of the Lifford Stranorlar Municipal District on Monday. Cllr Gary Doherty questioned if the Council was able to report the issues to the provider as the outages ‘are unacceptable.’ He said: “There have been significant […]
Cross-border option to be considered for new Lifford Youthreach facility
By Diarmaid Doherty TALKS are underway to find new cross-border accommodation for the Youthreach programme in Lifford as efforts get underway to keep the much needed facility in the local area. The training centre which is located on Lifford’s Diamond is to close after more than 20 years. Advertisement The current building is no longer […]
Cllr Doherty questions HSE money paid to private firms
A SINN Féin Councillor has claimed “huge sums of money” are being handed over to private companies to provide services at St Joseph’s Hospital.
Sixteen candidates in battle for five seats in Donegal
IT’S all about the numbers. Sixteen candidates, five seats and just over two weeks left for canvassers to persuade voters in Donegal
Lifford Community Hospital is being ‘ignored’ – claim
“This facility has been at the heart of the community in Lifford since 1775 and has been a place where many of our loved ones have been treated.”
Flood volunteers praised for their Trojan work
A Councilor has praised the efforts of volunteers over the weekend and repeated calls for a flood mitigation plan for the Finn Valley.
Single mother jailed for non-payment of TV licence
A DECISION to jail a single mother from east Donegal for non-payment of a TV licence has been branded a “major scandal”.
Farmers putting lives at risk by blocking drains, Councillor claims
SOME farmers are putting motorists at risk by deliberately blocking drains, causing water to flow on to public roads.