GARDAÍ will increase their presence on Donegal’s streets this weekend in an attempt to keep a lid on any anti-social behaviour arising from the reopening of nightclubs. With Halloween falling on a Sunday officers are expecting thousands of revellers to converge on local venues over the next few days. A three-day ‘diffing’ event scheduled to […]
Donegal Gardaí seize €21,000 worth of suspected cocaine
GARDAÍ in Donegal have seized €21,000 worth of suspected cocaine following the search of a car in Lifford. The seizure was made shortly after 5.30pm on Tuesday, April 13 when Gardaí attached to the Donegal Divisional Drugs Unit stopped a car travelling in Lifford. A search was conducted and during the course of this, a […]
Resurgence in demand for thatchers
THE restoration of thatched cottages on the Wild Atlantic Way in recent years has led to a resurgence in the ancient craft of thatching and the harvesting and preparation of the materials in Donegal. Master thatcher, Ivor Kilpatrick, from Raphoe is following in the footsteps of his father, Billy. He has also introduced his son, […]
School work helping keep tradesmen ‘flat out’
TRADESMEN across Donegal are working flat out to ensure that schools are ready for reopening next month. On Monday, the government announced its roadmap to enable the safe return of schools and local primary and post-primary institutions are now doing their best to put relevant protocols in place before they welcome students back in a […]
Mystery man was a chef, hotelier and inventor
Mystery surrounding the identity of the man whose inscription was discovered on the wall of one of Scotland’s most prestigious hotels has been solved
Wanted: Mr J McMonagle, Galdonagh, Manorcunningham
A ROUTINE maintenance check of a bedroom in one of Scotland’s most prestigious hotels has unearthed an engraving that is attracting much interest.
Manor man’s case highlights importance of farm safety
Brendan McLaughlin, who farms 86 acres at Balleighan had been treating a sick calf on Sunday, April 22, when its mother suddenly ran towards him.
Sudden attack by cow almost costs farmer his life
The 66-year-old sustained serious leg injuries as he instinctively tried to jump out of the heifer’s path at the last minute.
Council move to clean up massive illegal dump
DONEGAL County Council is to issue court proceedings against at least one person allegedly involved in a massive illegal dump near Lough Swilly.
Conviction for man who lied about being at tragic teenager’s wake
A MAN who lied about being at the wake of a tragic Ardara teenager, the same night he crashed into a neighbour’s car, was ordered to do 140 hours community service at Monday’s sitting of the District Court.