By Emma Ryan SIXTY seven houses impacted by the defective block scandal in Donegal have had work carried out as part of the homeowner scheme. As of May 4 2023, 67 homes have been accepted for stage three of the scheme and work is ongoing on site – 34 have had work complete while work is […]
Stramore NS pupils do themselves proud at VEX Robotics World Championships
By Diarmaid Doherty THE pupils and staff members at Stramore National School returned to a special homecoming celebration on Saturday evening – rounding off a once-in-a-lifetime trip that will live long in their memories. The school represented Ireland at the VEX Robotics World Championships which were held in Texas last week. Advertisement The young pupils […]
Rory Gallagher steps back as Derry manager
RORY Gallagher has announced his decision to step back as the manager of the Derry senior intercounty football team. It comes in the wake of allegations made by his estranged wife Nicola on social media earlier this week. In a statement released this evening, Gallagher, who previously managed Donegal said, “I have advised Derry GAA […]
Further calls for safety measures at Letterkenny school
PARENTS have spoken of how they have to drive a 300-yard distance from their home to drop their children off at a Letterkenny school because it is not safe to walk the short stretch. Fresh calls were made this week by parents, grandparents and the principal of Lurgybrack National School for greater safety measures to be rolled […]
Stunning scenes off the Donegal coast feature in new RTÉ series
DONEGAL’s coast is set to feature in a documentary which explores the iconic creatures and marine life of the North Atlantic. Donegal will feature in episode one of ‘North Atlantic – The Dark Ocean’ which begins on Sunday May 14 at 6.30pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player. Underwater photographer and filmmaker Ken O’Sullivan documented […]
Concerns over criminal gangs operating in Donegal
GARDAÍ in Donegal have issued a warning to local rural business owners after a spate of incidents at shops and filling stations. Owners and operators particularly in rural areas of shops and filling stations are urged to be aware of current crime trends where filling stations have been targeted in the North Western Region. Gardaí said […]
Fire at building on Kilmacrennan Road, Letterkenny
EMERGENCY services are currently at the scene of a fire at a building on the Kilmacrennan Road area of Letterkenny. It is believed the fire broke out this morning and emergency services remain at the scene. The road remains open but motorists are advised to approach with caution.
President to officiate at National Famine Commemoration in Milford
PRESIDENT Michael D Higgins will be in Donegal next week to officiate at the National Famine Commemoration. The National Famine Memorial Day, in memory of those who suffered during the Great Famine, will take place by the site of the old Milford Workhouse and graveyard, on Sunday May 21. The President will officiate at this […]
Donegal to feature in new RTÉ series North Atlantic – The Dark Ocean
RTÉ is set to broadcast an extraordinary new series from Irish underwater cameraman Ken O’Sullivan which features stunning scenes filmed off the coast of Donegal. Episode one of ‘North Atlantic-The Dark Ocean’ will air on Sunday, May 14 at 6:30pm. The series features iconic creatures and marine life of the North Atlantic from Ireland’s shores […]
Donegal Airport issues warning to drone users
DONEGAL Airport has issued a warning to drone users. The Airport has posted a notice to all spectators who will be attending WAAR Wild Atlantic Adventure Race and wish to photograph the race using cameras and/or drones. WAAR is Donegal’s biggest Adventure Race and is being held on Saturday. Advertisement A spokesperson for the Airport […]