By Dionne Meehan GARDAÍ are investigating all circumstances of a public order incident alleged to have occurred on Main Street, Falcarragh on Friday, November 24. In a video shared with the Donegal News, a man can be seen outside Ukrainian refugee accommodation in Falcarragh, wearing a balaclava, playing Irish rebel music and shouting “out, out, […]
Actor, writer and director shares insight into the film industry
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In this week’s edition of The Third Degree, actor, writer and director Caroline Harvey provides an insight into the film industry in Ireland, how she started out, projects she is working on and how she feels the industry is changing. Hi Caroline, how are you? Could you tell us a little bit about yourself, please? […]
Donegal men encouraged to avoid isolation
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by Jerome Hughes IT was a book launch with a difference as dozens of men from across Donegal gathered in Fintown to celebrate the publication of ‘Stories from the Sheds’. The book provides details on 24 Men’s Sheds in the county that are supported by the Donegal Local Development Company (DLDC). Advertisement The event included […]
High number of Garda absences
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by Louise Doyle THE Chairman of Donegal Joint Policing Committee (JPC) Councillor Gerry McMonagle has said the high number of sick leave absences among gardaí in the county are due to the pressures of the job. Figures obtained by the Donegal News under the Freedom of Information Act reveal 240 gardaí were absent from work due […]
Two major developments planned for Letterkenny
by Kate Heaney Planning permission was sought for two major developments in Letterkenny this week reflecting the growing population of the town. The Islamic Community in Donegal are seeking planning permission for a new Cultural Centre which will be located on a greenfield site at Lisnennan, further up the road from the E&I manufacturing unit. […]
Dense fog warning issued
A DENSE fog warning will be in place in Donegal over the weekend which is expected to cause poor visibility for motorists. Met Éireann has issued a yellow warning with “dense fog forming in many areas, lingering through the day in some places. Patches of freezing fog too, poor visibility and hazardous travelling conditions,” the […]
Downings man in the running for millions
By Dionne Meehan DOWNINGS man Eric Roberts is competing on Netflix’s biggest reality TV show Squid Game: The Challenge for a chance to win $4.56 million. Created based on the Netflix Original ‘Squid Game’ which aired in 2021, the reality TV show has been described as a “mirror image” of the original show. Advertisement During […]
Tessie turns 100
Special wishes are extended to Tessie McGettigan from Braide, Lifford, who celebrated her 100th birthday recently. Tessie is a much-loved neighbour and friend to many and her home was a busy place on her birthday as so many people wanted to call and offer their congratulations on her big day. Born on November 7,1923, Tessie’s […]
Dungloe man to launch special song in memory of his late son
By Dionne Meehan DUNGLOE singer-songwriter Kevin Bonner is set to release his new song ‘see you everywhere’ on December 8. Putting pen to paper, Kevin composed this special piece as a tribute to his late son Stephen who passed away in 2010. Advertisement Hand picking December 8, which is also his son’s anniversary, Kevin said […]
Gardaí step up winter patrol operations
by Louise Doyle GARDAÍ in Donegal are ramping up their winter operation in a bid to tackle the rising number of house burglaries. Recent figures from Central Statistics Office (CSO) revealed Donegal’s burglary rate had seen a nine per cent rise, with 146 burglaries recorded between July 2022 and June 2023. Advertisement Sligo and Leitrim had the […]