A FINE Gael Councillor has called for a re-think of the removal of the death penalty after a cowardly attack on an elderly couple in their home outside Ballybofey in the early hours of yesterday (Thursday) morning.
Abandoned horse levels at ‘crisis’ point – ISPCA
A SPOKESMAN for the ISPCA has described as a “crisis” the increasing number of horses and ponies being abandoned and neglected in Donegal.
Donegal has unquestionably the richest scenery in the whole of Ireland – Rough Guide
DONEGAL should see a sharp increase in visitors soon, thanks to last weeks publication of one of the biggest selling travel guide-books in the world – The Rough Guide to Ireland.
Road blitz to continue through summer – gardai
DONEGAL Gardai will launch their biggest road safety blitz in years tomorrow (Saturday) while also urging motorists to slow down this June Bank Holiday weekend.
Gardai seeking information in relation to “brutal” Letterkenny murder
GARDAI have described as “brutal” the murder of a Polish national in his apartment in Letterkenny earlier this week.
Fox-proof fences to protect rare bird
BIRDWATCH Ireland is going to erect “predator proof” electric fences around two separate sites in Donegal in order to protect populations of rare breeding birds from hungry foxes this summer.
‘Major concern’ over Oatfield demolition
PLANNERS are seeking further information after “major concerns” were expressed about an application to demolish the landmark Oatfield sweet factory.
Olympic gold medal rower from Donegal?
A FRANTIC search is underway this week to confirm whether or not a Castlefin man won a gold medal at the greatest sporting event on earth.
Local firm gives staff €220,000 worth of vouchers to spend in Letterkenny
LETTERKENNY retailers received a major and unexpected boost today (Thursday)
after it emerged that a local firm gave their employees more than €220,000 worth of vouchers to spend in businesses in the town.
Fanad Lighthouse in acclaimed TV advertisement
A BEAUTIFULLY shot advertisement featuring Fanad Lighthouse has been receiving rave reviews worldwide since it hit the TV screens recently.