Gardaí in Donegal are investigating an incident which involved a patrol car being rammed and resulted in a member of the force being injured. Gardaí in Ballyshannon are investigating a number of incidents of dangerous driving involving a red Skoda Fabia with a partial registration number ‘05 DL’ that occurred in the Ballyshannon area on […]
Registration now open for Donegal Future of Ireland Assembly
Sinn Féin’s two Donegal TDs have announced that the party’s Commission on the Future of Ireland will be holding a Donegal Peoples’ Assembly in An Grianán Theatre on Monday, January 30. ‘The New Ireland is for Everyone – Have Your Say’ are the main pillars of this Commission. Submissions to the Assembly and for the report that […]
First female Head of Enterprise leads the way
BRENDA Hegarty was recently appointed as the first female Head of Enterprise, with the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) in Donegal. Speaking to the Donegal News she said that she recognises her responsibility and role as a “flag bearer” for females. “I do really believe if you can see it you can be it, and it’s important […]
Five Donegal schools in Safe Routes to School Programme
FIVE Donegal schools have been included in the latest round of the safe routes to school programme. The programme aims to create safer walking and cycling routes within communities, alleviate congestion at the school gates and increase the number of students who walk or cycle to school by providing improvements to walking and cycling facilities. […]
New website to help food bank
A NEW website has been launched to make it easier for people in Donegal to donate money to a food bank in their local community. Donegal Food Response Network launched a new website, www.donegalfoodresponse.ie, which has been designed to provide a one-stop place where people can support families in need, providing people with information about […]
Severe low temperature warning issued
MET Éireann has issued a severe low temperature warning for Donegal as temperatures are expected to drop as low as minus five. The orange warning for low temperatures and ice comes into effect from 5pm on Sunday to 12pm on Monday. “A severe frost and further icy stretches will set in on Sunday night, accompanied […]
Funding announced for defective block home owners
The Government has today announced a grant of €15,000 for accommodation costs for those in immediate need of rehousing, due to defective blocks. A further grant of €5,000 was also announced for storage costs. These grants are being made available by Donegal County Council on the submission of relevant documentation. Advertisement Welcoming this announcement, Cllr. […]
Traffic diversions after lorry comes off the road
DIVERSIONS are being put in place after a lorry came off the road this morning on the R-251 at Lossett, Gartan. Donegal County Council has urged road users to avoid the area if possible. “Due to weather conditions, a lorry is off the road on the R-251 at Lossett, please avoid this route if possible. […]
Gardaí investigating theft of tools
GARDAÍ in Letterkenny are investigating a number of thefts that have taken place over the last week including tools and a power washer. The theft of a Bosch toolbox, drill and batteries took place from the back of a white VW van last Friday, December 2. The vehicle had been parked in Glenwood Park, Letterkenny, between […]
Repairs underway to burst water main in Letterkenny
Repair works to a burst water main is taking place in the Port Road area of Letterkenny today which may cause supply disruptions. A traffic management plan will be in place for the duration of the works. Works are scheduled to take place until 3:30pm on 8 December. “We recommend that you allow 2-3 hours […]