A HOME Security and Cybercrime Awareness Event will be held at the SVP Centre in Rathmullan on Monday, December 8, at 7.30 pm. There will be a number of guest speakers at the event including Sergeant Fergus McGroary, Divisional Crime Prevention Officer, and Caitriona Sinnott from Muintir Na Tíre. Refreshments will be served on the night […]
Ward slams ‘deliberate and disgraceful’ late publication of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill
DONEGAL TD Charles Ward called the Government’s move to publish the Defective Concrete Blocks Amendment Bill only eight hours before the Second Stage debate “deliberate and disgraceful”. Deputy Ward said he and his team monitored through the night for publication and contacted Minister Mary Butler’s office at 9.30am this morning, before the Bill was finally […]
Weather: Wet and cloudy day ahead
THERE will be scattered showers early this morning. Cloud will build during the afternoon with outbreaks of rain and drizzle developing in the evening. Highest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be cloudy and wet. There will be clear spells and showers in the morning, some heavy with a chance of hail […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, December 3
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: James O’Donnell, Annagry Paul Colgan, Coventry and Ballybofey Advertisement Liam Gallagher, Bruckless Michael McBride, Fanad Alan James Moore, Letterkenny Louise O’Loughlin, Raphoe Eileen Lynch, Buncrana Vincent Lynch, Buncrana Lexie Spratt, Letterkenny Desmond Gibbons, Roscommon and Bundoran Michael Sr. McLoone, Ballyshanon Angela Blaney, Fanad Anthony ‘Con’ Gallagher, Frosses […]
Live animal nativity stable brings Christmas to life
LETTERKENNY man Tom Giblin is bringing Christmas to life as he prepares to open his live animal nativity stable this week. Ahead of the fundraiser launching on Friday, December 5, at 6 pm in Lisnennan, gardaí have issued advice, noting that the popular charity event attracts large crowds each year. “We ask motorists to be aware […]
Gardaí warn of scam callers posing as broadband company
GARDAÍ in Donegal have issued a warning after multiple reports of scam calls claiming to be from a well-known broadband company. During the call, the caller explains that the internet speed has been very slow recently and that the recipient of the call will be compensated by the company. In one of the instances, the […]
Uisce Éireann advises of planned outage in Carraig Airt to facilitate water main repair
UISCE Éireann wishes to advise of a planned water outage which may impact some customers in Carraig Airt and surrounding areas tomorrow. The outage is necessary to facilitate essential water main repair works in the area. Customers in Carraig Airt town and surrounding areas may experience some disruption to their supply on Wednesday, December 3 […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday evening, December 2
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Liam Gallagher, Bruckless Michael McBride, Fanad Advertisement Alan James Moore, Letterkenny Louise O’Loughlin, Raphoe Eileen Lynch, Buncrana Vincent Lynch, Buncrana Lexie Spratt, Letterkenny Desmond Gibbons, Roscommon and Bundoran Michael Sr. McLoone, Ballyshanon Angela Blaney, Fanad Anthony ‘Con’ Gallagher, Frosses Liam Gallagher, Bruckless The death has occurred of […]
PICTURE SPECIAL: Headmasters Salon reopens its doors on Oliver Plunkett Road
A well-loved name has returned to Oliver Plunkett Road in Letterkenny, as Headmasters Salon welcomes customers old and new following its official reopening on Sunday afternoon. The salon, long regarded as a staple of the local community, is beginning an exciting new chapter under a dedicated team who say they are honoured to continue the […]
Identification numbers for beaches ‘could save lives’
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By Chris Ashmore A SPECIAL individual identification number – or code – for every beach and pier, not just in Donegal but all over the country, could help to save lives – that’s the view of a Donegal councillor who was fortunate to be rescued after getting into difficulty in the sea in the summer. […]