AN investigation has been launched after a man’s body was found in Ramelton. The man’s body was discovered today, Thursday, December 7. A Garda spokesperson confirmed the coroner has been informed of the find. Advertisement A post-mortem on the body will then decide the direction the Garda investigation will take. The Garda spokesperson said “Gardaí […]
Downings man loses out on game show
By Dionne Meehan DOWNINGS man Eric Roberts has unfortunately been eliminated from ‘Squid Game-The Challenge’ losing out on a whopping $4.56 million. The show, which is based off Netflix’s most-watched series ‘Squid Game’, was recorded in London earlier this year. Advertisement With thousands of viewers tuning in to see how Eric progressed in the show, the […]
Distillery plans get go-ahead in Donegal
by Louise Doyle THE green light has been given to distillery plans in Donegal. Applicant Vega and Wallace Limited, trading as the Muff Liquor Company, lodged proposals with Donegal County Council in July for the change of use of an existing car sales building to a distillery. Advertisement The proposed plans also comprised an on-site bottling facility, […]
25 additional schools approved for Hot Meals Programme
Twenty-five Donegal schools have been approved for the Hot Meals Programme that will be rolled out from April 2024. The announcement by the Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys, that 900 extra schools are to be included in the initiative will see a total of 150,000 children at 1,400 schools benefitting from the Hot Meals […]
Sinn Féin call on Donegal TDs to support struggling renters
SINN FÉIN TDs Pearse Doherty and Pádraig Mac Lochlainn have urged TDs in Donegal to back their party’s call for the government to immediately introduce an emergency three-year ban on rent increases for existing and new tenancies. Speaking ahead of their party’s Dáil motion on the issue, brought forward by Sinn Féin Housing Spokesperson Eoin […]
Plans underway to improve county’s bus stop facilities
By Diarmaid Doherty A programme of improvements for bus stops in towns and villages around Donegal is set to make life a little easier for bus passengers across the county. Many of Donegal’s bus stops offer little or no shelter or even seating for passengers as they wait for their bus. Advertisement But councillors have […]
Donegal routes to be gritted
ALL Donegal Winter Maintenance designated gritting routes will be gritted this evening. Donegal gritting route index as follows: 01: National Primary North 02: National Primary Central 03: National Primary South 04: Inishowen South 05: Inishowen East 06: Inishowen West 07: Milford South 08: Milford North 09: Cill Ulta East 10: Cill Ulta West 11: Na […]
Tips to winterproof your home as cold weather arrives
With Christmas approaching and temperatures dropping, now is the time to take some simple steps to winterproof your home and prevent issues with your water during cold weather. Uisce Éireann is sharing tips to prevent freezing pipes, leaks, and damaged heating systems, while also helping protect our water supplies. The utility company say by following these […]
More than 20,000 Donegal families to receive double child benefit
MORE than 20,000 families in Donegal will receive a Double Child Benefit Payment tomorrow (Tuesday) to support them with the cost of living crisis. The measure means that €280 per child will be paid in respect of 43,966 children in the county. Minister Humphreys also announced the details for the Christmas Bonus, which will be […]
Donegal woman arrives in Vietnam ahead of Miss Earth 2023
By Dionne Meehan DONEGAL’S Layla Doherty has arrived in Vietnam ahead of the Miss Earth 2023 pageant. Crowned Miss Earth Ireland 2023 earlier in the year, Layla is set to represent the country in Miss Earth World at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on Friday, December 22. Advertisement […]