A MOTORIST was caught by Gardaí driving almost 20km/hr over the speed limit at a checkpoint set up outside a school this morning. Gardaí have issued an appeal for drivers to slow down after a checkpoint was conducted outside Dunkineely National School by Donegal Town Roads Policing Unit. “A speed check was conducted and driver […]
100% Redress Party calls on Council to provide assistance during storms
The 100% Redress Party has called on Donegal County Council to make provisions for families living in defective concrete homes, in the event of further severe weather. Last month Storm Isha wreaked havoc on the county leaving many defective block homeowners in fear living in crumbling homes. In a statement the 100% Redress Party said: […]
Few businesses in Donegal have top energy rating
JUST two per cent of businesses in Donegal have an A energy rating, according to a new report that looks at the most energy inefficient places to run a business in Ireland. The study has been compiled by Brosnan Facility Management who have reviewed data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) to reveal where in […]
Burglaries down 10 per cent in Donegal
BURGLARIES in Donegal Garda Division dropped by 10 per cent over the last 12 months. That’s according to latest CSO data collated by PhoneWatch. There were 9,117 burglary incidents nationally during the same period. According to An Garda Síochána reports for national incidents, 26 per cent of burglars enter homes through the back door, 24 per […]
Youth Art Exhibition creates powerful platform for young people to explore mental health
Young people from secondary schools and Youthreachs across Donegal have collaborated to encourage young people to explore their mental health through art by taking part a new exhibition hosted by Jigsaw in partnership with Mind your Melon. From the 21st of January to the 2nd of February, the entries were featured in public exhibition at […]
Census data shines light on significant role of volunteers
Census data released today shows the importance of engaging a diverse group of volunteers reflective of our communities and creating more flexible ways for people to volunteer. In Donegal, 14% of the county’s population or almost 22,800 people were volunteering in their community and various organisations in April 2022. Of these there were 11,181 females […]
Over 1,200 improvement letters issued to landlords
THERE were over 1,200 improvement letters issued to landlords in Donegal following inspections over a nine month period. New figures from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage reveal that 1,407 inspections of private rented accommodation were carried out by Donegal County Council between January and the end of September 2023. Advertisement Following those […]
New car registrations up sixteen per cent
The number of new cars registered in Donegal in January is up sixteen per cent on last year’s figures, according to the latest report from The Society of the Irish Motor Industry. Last month there were 765 new cars registered in the county, including 57 new electric cars. This compares to 657 new cars registered […]
Planners seek more information on proposed Islamic centre
by Louise Doyle PLANNERS at Donegal County Council have sought more information from the applicant of a proposed Islamic Cultural Centre in Letterkenny. Letterkenny Islamic Association CLG lodged plans in November 2023 for the construction of the centre in Lisennnan. Advertisement The proposed development comprises a ground and first floor mezzanine prayer hall areas for males […]
Dungloe postman to deliver his last letter tomorrow
by Louise Doyle OWEN Coyle is a friendly and trusted face in Dungloe, where he has been delivering people’s post with diligence and kindness for the last two decades. Whether those letters brought good news from a family member living away from home or notification of a much-awaited hospital appointment, they were carefully dispatched by […]