Boy-racers cause Christmas chaos for gardai


GARDA resources in the Letterkenny/Milford District were severely compromised on Christmas Day by the antics of a number of so-called ‘boy-racers’ who caused considerable disturbance on the main Letterkenny to Churchill Road.


MICA scheme to come before cabinet tomorrow


THE MICA scheme that will allow householders in Donegal affected by the defective blocks scandal to repair their homes will come before Cabinet tomorrow for approval. This follows a meeting on Thursday between members of the MICA Action Group (MAG), Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, Damien English, Education […]


Mass-goers targeted by thieves


AN APPEAL for information has been made after Mass-goers in Castlefinn were targeted by thieves on Saturday night when their cars were broken into.    Saturday evening mass was underway when the windows of several cars were smashed and valuables taken from them including a handbag, purse, phone and driving licence. This comes just days […]


Major funding boost for Donegal schools


SCHOOLS across Donegal are set to get a major funding boost through the Government’s Summer Works Scheme announced by Education Minister Joe McHugh in Letterkenny this morning. Twenty schools across the county will receive funding as part of the €40million national scheme. The money will be used to improve both primary and secondary school buildings. […]


Two weather warnings issued for tomorrow


MET Eireann has issued a nationwide weather warning for both wind and rain tomorrow coming into effect from midnight. The yellow warning for wind will bring South to southeast winds reaching 55 to 60 km/h during Saturday morning and will be strongest in the east. Later on Saturday afternoon or evening winds will veer west […]