Detectives are investigating a report of an aggravated burglary in Clady last night, Wednesday September 20, during which a man was held at gunpoint. At around 10pm, it was reported two masked men went into a house on New Street in the village. One of the men went upstairs while the other stayed with the occupant […]
Pringle calls for local government reform
Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, said the system of local government in Ireland is in urgent need of review. Deputy Pringle was speaking on the Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023, which he said was missed opportunity to empower local authorities. His remarks came after it was reported that Irish local government has […]
New TV Series shot in Donegal to premiere on RTÉ One
A NEW tv series shot in Donegal is set to premiere on RTÉ One on Tuesday, September 26 at 10.15pm. Obituary is a dark comedy crime drama in which the newspaper that 24-year-old Elvira Clancy works for falls into hard times and she is now being paid per obituary. When deaths trickle to a halt […]
More companies added to defective block lawsuit
By Kate Heaney THE legal firm representing almost 2,000 owners of defective product homes have widen their law suit to include more companies. Coleman Legal who are seeking compensation through the courts for home owners affected by defective building material. Advertisement This week they announced they were adding companies linked to Cassidy Brothers Concrete Products […]
Counter Deli donating today’s proceeds of tea and coffee to Pieta House
THE Counter Deli is open today with all proceeds from teas and coffees going to Pieta House. The Counter Deli was founded by husband and wife team Richard and Olivia Finney. Mr Finney died on Sunday, September 10. Advertisement Requiem Mass for the father-of-two and local businessman was held in the Church of the Irish […]
Yellow weather warning issued for Donegal
A yellow weather warning has been issued for overnight in Donegal. The yellow weather warning for rain will come into effect from 5pm today until 6am tomorrow. Met Eireann is warning, “Spells of rain will be heavy and persistent at times, especially on hills and mountains. Advertisement “Potential impacts include localised flooding and travel disruption.” […]
Singer Diane celebrates launch of new single
WELL known local traditional singer Diane Cannon has released her latest single ‘Amhrán Pheadar Breathnach’. The single from her new album is inspired by Donegal’s stunning coastline and Tory Island. Talented musician Diane is very busy on the traditional music scene at the moment and has been promoting her new single having recently completed a tour of Germany, […]
Yellow wind and rain warning for Donegal
A YELLOW weather warning has been issued for wind and rain in Donegal. The rain warning is to come into action from 12 am Tuesday until 6 am Wednesday and the wind warning is to come into action from 6 am Wednesday until 6 pm Wednesday. Met Éireann said spells of rain will be heavy […]
Popular priest prepares to cut his curls
A POPULAR west Donegal priest Fr Brian Ó Fearraigh is preparing to chop his flowing black curls next weekend in aid of a very special cause. The event organised by ‘Na Selkies’ will take place next Friday and all the proceeds will go to young Gaoth Dobhair boy, Oisín Campbell. Oisín was born with a […]
Bike run raises over €3,000 for Donegal Hospice
By Róise Collins CLOSE to 100 bikers turned out for a coastal drive in memory of the late Sylvester Hiemstra, a native of Holland who had been living in Donegal. Sylvester started visiting Donegal over 20 years ago for fishing trips and stayed at The Beach Hotel in Downings. Advertisement During this time he met […]