Credit Unions in Donegal have issued a warning amid a rising fraud threat by an organised criminal gang targeting their members. In a message shared by Lifford and Letterkenny Credit Unions, as well as a number of others across Donegal, they say an organised Irish criminal gang, purporting to be a representative of a Credit […]
Mickey Joe rock n’rolls on Dancing with the Stars
by Evelyn Cullen With its rock n’roll theme complete with air guitar, split jumps and leather pants, Mickey Joe Harte’s debut performance on Dancing with the Stars did not disappoint. The Donegal singer-song writer took to the dance floor last night in the new series of the popular tv show with his professional dance partner […]
Motorists urged to expect delays on the Letterkenny to Lifford road
MOTORISTS should take extra care and expect delays on the Letterkenny to Lifford road this morning as a lorry is blocking the road. The lorry is believed to have broken down at Drumoghill. Gardaí are at the scene to assist.
Mickey Joe Harte revealed as latest contestant on Dancing with the Stars
DONEGAL fans of RTÉ’s Dancing with the Stars will have extra reason to look forward to the new series following confirmation of the latest celebrity participant in the much-loved show. Singer songwriter Mickey Joe Harte is swapping his green guitar for dancing shoes as he joins the eighth series of Dancing with the Stars. The […]
Car stolen from Lifford health centre car park
GARDAÍ are investigating the theft of a car from the health centre car park in Lifford on Saturday last between 7.30pm and 10pm. The car in question is a silver Kia Rio registration number ’10 SO 1134’. A garda spokesperson said: “We appeal to anybody who may have observed this car being driven between those times […]
New development in Lifford will be ‘life-changing’ for local community
A MAJOR new development in Lifford which will include a new social housing scheme, playing fields and new community health facilities, will be life-changing for the local community, according to the Chief Executive of Donegal County Council, John McLaughlin. The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Niamh Kennedy this morning turned the sod on the […]
New homes will bring Christmas cheer in Finn Valley
By Chris Ashmore CHRIS Rea’s ‘Driving Home for Christmas’ song could take on a whole new meaning for some houselands in the Finn Valley next month as they move into their new accommodation. Works are nearly completed on two Donegal County Council backed housing developments in Ballybofey and Lifford. Advertisement Twenty nine new homes are […]
Lifford family launches Christmas toy appeal in loving memory of son
By Dionne Meehan FOR the last 12 years, the Hughes family from Lifford have been donating toys every Christmas to Crumlin Children’s Hospital and the Ronald McDonald House in memory of their baby son Ollie. And this year, they are anticipating their biggest donation yet. Advertisement Born in 2010 to Michelle and Conor Hughes, it […]
Elation as Riverine Project receives €16.7m funding windfall
By Paul McElwee THE Riverine Project, which will see the landscapes of Lifford and Strabane irrevocably transformed, can finally begin after Peace Plus funding to the tune of €16.7m was announced by the Special EU Programmes on Monday. The project is a joint venture between Donegal County Council, the lead partner, and Derry City and […]
Lifford trad musicians honoured with Alley event
by Paul McElwee TRAD music lovers from both sides of the border descended on the Alley Theatre to celebrate the musical lives of two of Lifford’s finest musicians. John and Sheila McElhinney, both huge traditional music lovers, have been credited with quietly reviving and promoting traditional Irish music and song in the Lifford area for many years, doing so […]