A NUMBER of vehicles were detected speeding by Buncrana Roads Policing Unit this week. Some speeds detected include: – 83KPH in a 60KPH Zone (Burnfoot) – 110KPH in a 80KPH Zone (Glentogher) – 111KPH in a 80KPH Zone (Glentogher) – 114KPH in a 80KPH Zone (Glentogher) – 119KPH in a 100KPH Zone (Newtowncunningham) Advertisement A […]
Body of Donegal man found in Scotland
The body of missing Donegal man Daniel McLaughlin has been found in Scotland. Daniel McLaughlin (74) was last seen at his home in Quigley’s Point in June. However, Gardaí have now confirmed that a body found in Scotland last month is that of the missing Inishowen man. Advertisement A Garda spokesperson said, “Following the recovery […]
Inishowen author is nominated for the Booker Prize
INISHOWEN man, Paul Lynch is one of four Irish nominees for this year’s prestigious Booker Prize. ‘Prophet Song’ by the Carndonagh raised international award-winning author is described as “harrowing and dystopian”. It is due to be published on August 24. Lynch was born in Limerick and grew up in Inishowen. He now lives in Dublin. […]
Appeal after ‘Feel Good Fortnight’ artwork vandalised
GARDAÍ are appealing for information after a piece of artwork in Buncrana was vandalised. Each year artwork is erected for the ‘Feel Good Fortnight’ (yarn bombing) around the town of Buncrana. This is a much loved annual event within Buncrana Town and a massive amount of time and effort goes into making the event a […]
Plans confirmed for opening of new Buncrana ambulance service base – McConalogue
DONEGAL Fianna Fáil TD, and Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, today confirmed that he has received confirmation from the National Ambulance Service that they plan to locate a new physical base in Buncrana from September of this year. This is good news for Buncrana and Inishowen and will build on the […]
Winning Lotto ticket worth over €6m sold in Inishowen
The National Lottery has confirmed that Donegal’s newest Lotto multi-millionaires purchased their winning ticket, which was worth €6,373,878, in Inishowen. Saturday night’s Lotto draw marked the fifth Lotto jackpot win of 2023 with the €12,747,756 taking the title of largest amount seen in the game this year. The Donegal and Westmeath jackpot winners have made […]
New 120km Inishowen Greenway aims to link with existing Derry/Strabane infrastructure
The Inishowen Greenway, aims to provide a continuous loop around the Inishowen peninsula and link into existing cycle/walking infrastructure in Derry and Strabane. This network will result in the delivery of approximately 120km of high-quality greenway infrastructure. The Inishowen Greenway is made up of standalone greenway projects that provide for strategic and sustainable infrastructural assets […]
Inishowen woman encouraging people to take part in “The May 50k” challenge
AN Inishowen woman who has been living with MS for over 10 years is encouraging people to take part in “The MS Ireland May 50k” challenge. The premise is simple: walk, roll or run 50 kilometres during the month of May in return for sponsorship. Niamh McCarron from Inishowen has been living with MS for […]
Call for additional ambulance crews in Donegal
THE government has been urged to provide at least three additional ambulances and crews in Donegal to prevent a worsening of the ‘crisis’ within the service. Donegal Independent TD Thomas Pringle has called for extra crews to be installed at Killybegs station, Inishowen and in either Ballybofey or Lettekenny. Speaking in the Dail he said, “Killybegs […]
Inishowen records lowest rate of children vaccinated
Inishowen has recorded the lowest level of children vaccinated against Covid-19. New figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) have revealed that just the Primary Course Completed rate in five to eleven year olds is just 4 percent in Buncrana and Carndonagh – the lowest rate in the country. The county also recorded the second […]