A stolen van was found on fire in Fanad. Gardaí attended the scene of a road traffic collision at Ballykinard, Rosnakill, Fanad, on Wednesday, December 11. They had been alerted to a vehicle on fire in the area at 7.35pm. The fire service were extinguished the fire prior to the arrival of gardaí. Extensive damage had been […]
Man needed medical treatment following weekend assault
A MAN had to receive medical treatment following an assault in Ballybofey at the weekend. Gardaí are investigating an alleged assault at a takeaway premises at Main Street, Ballybofey in the early hours of Saturday, December 14, at approximately 3.40am. A garda spokesperson urged anyone who was in the area with dash cam to make the footage […]
Own a unique piece of Irish whiskey heritage
CROLLY Distillery, Donegal’s first licensed whiskey distillery in 180 years, has released Cask 2 of its first direct fire-heated premium single malt. This historic Cask 2 release is limited to 270 bottles and gives whiskey lovers and collectors the chance to acquire their very own unique piece of Donegal whiskey heritage. Conor McMenamin, a co-founder […]
Weather: Windy today with heavy rain
TODAY will be windy with outbreaks of rain, turning heavy at times. Highest afternoon temperatures of 10 to 12 degrees in strong southerly winds with gales at the coast. Tonight, there will be further outbreaks of rain but a clearance to scattered showers will follow from the west by dawn on Wednesday. Advertisement Lowest temperatures […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday morning, December 17
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: -Peadar Quinn, Fintown -Patrick Pearse Kelly, Drumkeen Advertisement -Fr P.J. Brady, Kerry/Donegal/Meath/Westmeath -Henry Bradley, Crossroads and Killygordon -Rev Hugh Boyle, Dublin and Lettermacaward -Elizabeth Hannon, Greencastle -Florence (Flor) McBride, Letterkenny and Mayo -Patrick (Patsy) Hegarty, Stranorlar and Convoy -Mary (May) Josephine Kelly, Killygordon -Sean Moynihan, Derry/Kerry/Bridgend Peadar […]
Static speed safe camera installed at Manor
A STATIC speed safety camera is now in place on a stretch of the N13 between Manorcunningham and Newtowncunningham. The speed camera is one of nine throughout Ireland that had been earmarked to be operational before the end of 2024. The static speed safe camera had been due to be installed on the N14 between Manorcunningham […]
Children’s Flu Vaccination clinics to be held in Donegal
A CHILDREN’S flu vaccination clinic will be held at The Vestry in Letterkenny between 11am and 1pm on Saturday, December 28. Flu is a severe infection caused by a virus. The flu virus infects your lungs and upper airways. Advertisement Flu affects people of all ages. In some people flu can cause serious complications such […]
Gardaí to conduct Operation Slow Down this Friday
GARDAÍ will conduct Operation Slow Down as part of their ongoing efforts to make the roads safer this Friday, December 20. This comes as speeding continues to be one of the leading causes of collisions, serious injuries and fatalities on our roads. A garda spokesperson said: “Despite regular reminders and enforcement efforts, we still detect […]
Uisce Éireann repairs major leak in Bruckless
BY finding and repairing a major leak in a South West Donegal village, Uisce Éireann has saved 600,000 litres of water daily. This is enough water to supply the entire population of Donegal Town and Killybegs for one day. Uisce Éireann, working with their regional contractor Farrans and Larsen Water Management, carried out an extensive […]
Gardaí issue appeal for missing Letterkenny man
GARDAÍ are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 25-year-old Daithí Harvey who is reported missing from Letterkenny. Mr Harvey is missing since Saturday, December 14. A garda spokesperson said: “Daithí is described as being 6 foot 1 inch in height with a medium build. He has short, blonde hair and blue eyes. […]