A victorious Rhys Irwin returned home from the weekend of dreams at Knockhill, Scotland British Superbikes Round 4 still smiling. The weekend started off with the usual bike set up adjustments for FP1 & 2 with Rhys finding speed early in the weekend. Qualifying saw Rhys on the front row of the grid as the […]
Lucky Donegal winner scoops €6 million in Lotto
TWO Lotto players from Donegal and Westmeath share biggest jackpot prize of 2023 of €12,747,756. The two players will now take home a whopping €6,373,878 each officially making them the 15th and 16th National Lottery Millionaires of 2023. This is the county’s third big win so far this year. Advertisement In May Kelly’s Centra & […]
Severe weather warning issued for thunderstorms
A severe weather warning for thunderstorms and heavy rain will be in place until 10pm this evening. Issuing an orange warning Met Éireann said there will be “Thunderstorms and very heavy showers producing significant rainfall accumulations over short time periods.” “Possible impacts: Flash flooding, Very difficult travelling conditions with reduced visibility and Power outages.” As […]
Retained firefighters to suspend strike to allow for talks
Retained firefighters are to suspend their industrial action for a period of 24 hours on Monday to allow for talks at the Labour Court. Their union SIPTU has accepted an invitation to talks aimed at resolving the ongoing dispute around pay, conditions and a decent work/life balance. Retained firefighters began rolling work stoppages earlier this […]
Garda motorcyclist injured in crash
A GARDA motorcyclist has been taken to Letterkenny University Hospital following a crash this afternoon. The collision between the motorcyclist and another vehicle occurred between Tullyearl roundabout and Laghey village on the N15, Donegal Town at approximately 3.35pm. A spokesperson for the Garda press office said: “One male, in his early 40s, a Garda Motorcyclist […]
Air support and extra garda resources ready for rally weekend
By Emma Ryan A SIGNIFICANT policing plan including air support and additional garda resources are being rolled out in preparation for the weekend as thousands descend on the county for the 51st Donegal International Rally. Gardaí will be out in force this rally weekend applying a zero tolerance approach in relation to dangerous driving, drink and drug […]
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 […]
Garda Drugs Unit to receive first ever ‘detector’ dog
By Diarmaid Doherty A new specialised Garda ‘detector’ dog which is trained to detect drugs like cannabis and cocaine, is to be located in Donegal. The sniffer dog will be an important addition to the county’s Garda Drugs Unit with a dog handler also to be appointed. Advertisement The news was confirmed at a meeting […]
Temperatures set to turn cooler
By Róise Collins Temperatures are set to turn cooler from today onwards following a spell of scorching sunshine, Met Éireann has said. Andrew Doran Sherlock is a forecaster with Met Éireann. Advertisement Speaking to the Donegal News he said temperatures are to reach between 19 to 22 degrees over the weekend with more frequent showers […]
Uisce Éireann investment continues in Clonmany
Clonmany, situated in Ireland’s most northerly peninsula in County Donegal, is set to reap the rewards of Uisce Éireann’s leakage reduction programme as ageing water mains in Straid and Gaddyduff are set to get replaced this summer. The works will help put a stop to bursts, outages and leakage in the area and give locals […]