Preserving our traditional cures – Cecily Gilligan
Balliintogher native, Cecily Gilligan, has published a new book on the traditional cures that have been available in Ireland over many generations. Cecily has been researching the area of folk cures and remedies for almost 40 years
Man dies following collision in Donegal
A man has died following a collision in Donegal. The single vehicle crash happened near Bridge End yesterday morning. The driver of the car, man in his 40’s was pronounced dead at the scene. His body was removed to the mortuary at Letterkenny University Hospital. The…
Motorhome owners rep calls for provision of parking spaces in Bundoran and Donegal Town
A discussion between Jason Carmody of the Irish Motorhome Working Group, and Cllr Michael McMahon on the lack of parking and facilities for camper vans and motorhomes in Bundoran and Donegal Town. Jason says Donegal Co Co should adopt what Cobh in Cork has done in providing proper facilities, which…
Culprit behind fruit tree thefts in Doochary caught on camera
The culprit behind a recent series of fruit tree thefts in Doochary is understood to be caught on camera. It’s reported that the latest theft happened this week and that the trees in question had been planted on private land. In a statement issued on social media, the…
Nicole Fowley recalled to Ireland rugby squad
Connacht rugby captain, and Sligo native, Nicole Fowley has been recalled to the Ireland senior women’s rugby squad for the inaugural women’s international rugby union tournament, the WXV, in Dubai next month. Fowley, who impressed new head coach Scott Bemand, during the recent Vodafone Interpro Series with Connacht, has been…
Bundoran, Ballyshannon to remain in Sligo-Leitrim constituency – Reaction
Reaction to the electoral commission report on constituency boundary changes – South Donegal to remain in Sligo-Leitrim; North Roscommon removed. Contributors include Cllr Enda McGloin, Deputy Thomas Pringle, Deputy Marian Harkin and Brendan Byrne
Planning application lodged for glamping development in south west Donegal
A planning application has been lodged for glamping development in south west Donegal. Jessica Meehan has lodged the application for the proposed development in Ardara. The proposed development would see the erection of four single storey glamping pods and a single storey reception building. The planning application…