THE De Valera Road in Letterkenny is set to close overnight this week, with one lane closed during the day. The road, between Oatfield Roundabout and the hospital, will be closed overnight from 7pm to 7am from tomorrow (Monday) until Friday September 8 for essential road resurfacing works. One lane will be closed during the day […]
Swim event cancelled after E-coli outbreak
A popular swimming event due to be held last weekend in Rathmullan was cancelled due to high levels of E-coli in the bathing water at the beach. Swim Ireland who organise the annual Inch Mile Swim, contacted participants to say that in the interests of safety, the event was being rescheduled. The decision followed the […]
Hedge cutting season gets underway
GARDAÍ in Donegal are urging road users to be careful when travelling, particularly on country roads as roadside hedge cutting season gets underway. Hedges can be cut between September 1 and March 1. Gardaí are urging motorists to drive with due care and remain alert at all times. Advertisement A Garda spokesperson said, “Roadside hedge […]
Call for Donegal voices to be heard in railway review
RAILWAY campaigners in Donegal are calling on the public to enter submissions on ‘All Ireland Strategic Rail Review’ to ensure the county’s rail network remains a priority. Despite much speculation over the past few months, the ‘All Ireland Strategic Rail Review’ officially included a recommendation to extend the railway into Tyrone, from Portadown to Dungannon, Omagh, Strabane […]
‘Probably my best fish, pound-for-pound, was a 210-pound tuna in Lanzarote. Took me two hours to get him up.’
This week Paul Bradley catches up with Charlie Devlin, Retired Shop-steward and fisherman, who tells of catching a 210-pound tuna in Lanzarote and his time working in the hospital. Hi Charlie, how are you? Could you tell us a bit about your history, please? I started part time working in the 1960s. I worked in the Continental, […]
Festival-goers urged to act responsibly to ensure a safe journey to and from Electric Picnic 2023
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána (AGS) have joined forces to urge Electric Picnic attendees to stay safe on the road this weekend. This year’s festival will once again see over 70,000 people travelling to and from Stradbally, Co. Laois. The RSA and An Garda Síochána are reminding festival-goers of the risks […]
Donegal Native Barry Gallagher announced as RTÉ news2day presenter
THIS autumn, first time television presenter Barry Gallagher aged 24 from Donegal is the newest addition to the news2day team. news2day is RTÉ’s news service designed specifically for children, featuring Irish and international news of interest to a young audience. Following a call out by RTÉ to media and journalism graduates across the country, and a comprehensive audition process, Barry […]
Sadness at death of well known broadcaster
THE death has taken place of well known Gaoth Dobhair radio broadcaster Seán Diver. Séan Diver of Coshclady, Bunbeg, was a broadcaster on Raidio na Gaeltachta for over 20 years. His remains will repose at his home from 11am today, Thursday and Friday until rosary time at 8pm nightly. Advertisement Funeral arrangements are to be […]
No helicopter to bring nurse and GP to Tory tomorrow
THE helicopter that was scheduled to fly a Nurse and GP to Tory Island tomorrow (Thursday) has been grounded due to essential maintenance work. The HSE has released a statement which details that there is currently no second helicopter available to do this run. The HSE is putting interim measures in place. Advertisement A spokesperson […]
Hotel industry’s fears for the future of tourism
DONEGAL enjoyed a bumper weekend of tourism business with many hotels at full capacity thanks to an influx of visitors over the Northern bank holiday weekend. However, as the summer season draws to a close a leading hotelier has warned that many hospitality businesses in Donegal will be forced to reduce their opening hours or […]