THE Criminal Assets Bureau of the gardaí, which is tasked with investigating proceeds from criminal activity, had almost fifty targets under investigation in Donegal last year, its annual report shows. The CAB is currently investigating a total of 48 persons and organisations across the county. The Bureau has increased its focus on criminals operating […]
Culture Night takes place across Donegal this evening
This exceptional night of cultural festivities takes place once per year as part of a national celebration of arts, heritage, and culture.
Saolta ‘gravely concerned’ following incident at LUH
THE Saolta University Healthcare Group said it has “grave concerns” about the impact of the spreading of disinformation on staff and patients. It comes after a video was posted online allegedly showing a Covid-19 patient being encouraged to leave Letterkenny University Hospital by another man. A staff member was videoed appealing for the man to […]
Turtle found in Donegal to be sent home to Gran Canaria
A RARE turtle which was found washed up on a Donegal beach in 2019 is to be repatriated to Gran Canaria today and will be released back into the sea later this week. Three year old Julius Caesar (JC) was discovered by Daniel Johnstone and his daughter Siomha while out walking on a Donegal beach […]
Major gorse fire sparked purchase of wildfire beaters
“Two years ago we had a huge fire in the Annagry, Lower Rosses area and we said at that time it would not be a bad idea to buy these items.”
Working quietly to help asylum seekers
A GROUP of volunteers are quietly working to assist asylum seekers settle into their new lives in Letterkenny. Last week, the group provided back to school assistance to 94 children and their families living in direct provision at a former student accommodation centre in Letterkenny. More than 45 families from South America, Asia, Africa and […]
‘Mad Dogs’ let loose for epic cycle
A GROUP of 21 Letterkenny-based cyclists will take on the Mizen to Malin cycle next weekend to raise money for Crumlin Children’s Hospital. The ‘Mad Dogs’ are all Errigal Cycling Club members who are funding their own expenses and all monies raised will go directly to the charity. The idea was formulated – as all […]
Stor the Troll has settled into his new home in Dungloe
THERE was excitement in Dungloe on Tuesday as Stor the Troll made his way to his new home. Stor the Troll arrived safe and sound in Dungloe and has settled in to his new forever home at Trì Na Draíocht ( The land of Magic) on The Dungloe Riverwalk. Stor left Newry on Tuesday morning […]
Good and bad recalled by retiring RnaG chief
Edel Ní Chuireáin, Regional Manager in Donegal for RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta and former Head of the station, retired from her position on Friday after almost 39 years’ service. Edel Ní Chuireáin is from Gort an Choirce and started with RTÉ RnaG in October 1982. At that time, Raidió na Gaeltachta was located in Srath […]