Update on Recovery from Flooding


DONEGAL County Council has issued an update on the repair works to roads affected by the flooding.  Work has continued over the weekend on the installation of the temporary bailey bridge on the R240 at Riverside between Quigleys Point and Carndonagh. It is likely to be Wednesday afternoon as additional work is required.  Level differences […]

 HSE helpline set up for flood victims


  THE HSE has set up a helpline for people affected by the flooding in Inishowen. The helpline was made available on Friday afternoon and will continue over the weekend.  Advertisement An information leaflet ‘Coping with Flooding’ has also been made available in communities affected. This leaflet outlines the common reactions people often experience after […]

Inishowen named 2nd best driving route in Ireland


  The Inishowen 100 has been listed in Expedia’s 10 Greatest Irish Driving Holiday’s for 2017.  Expedia described the route as ‘picturesque’ and said it is ‘the perfect starting point to explore the Wild Atlantic Way’, recommending taking two or three days to see everything Inishowen has to offer.  Advertisement The article went on to say, […]

Crossan out as Donegal get set for derby with Inishowen


By Liam Porter Kildrum’s Damien Crossan has been ruled out of the Donegal League Oscar Traynor squad ahead of this weekend’s local derby with the Inishowen League on Sunday afternoon. “Damien has a groin strain and is definitely out for this weekend anyway, we have a few other wee niggles, but while I think everyone […]

Tragic Derry cyclist is named


THE cyclists fatally injured in yesterday morning’s collision with a van in Inishowen has been named locally as Adrian Mullin (42) from Derry City.

Sale of rare books in aid of suicide charity


BOOKS on fairies in Inishowen and ‘catechism of the laws on storms’ are just some of the fascinating and rare items being offered for sale at Saturday’s collectors’ fare in the House of Books charity shop, Ballybofey.