Work begins at Collooney junctions today
Work has begun this morning at the junction on Barrack Road in Collooney. Roadworks were originally carried out some months ago to narrow the junction. However, this led to significant delays for traffic, as buses and lorries were not able to complete the turn. A review was carried out by…
Fine Gael select candidates for local elections in Manorhamilton Municipal District
Fine Gael members have selected the party’s candidates for the upcoming local elections in the Manorhamilton Municipal District. Caitríona Bergin and Kevin Comiskey were selected by local party members at Sunday night’s convention at the Bee Park Community Centre and will be put forward on the Fine Gael ticket.…
Local TD hopes assurances issued over the arrival of refugees will ease fears in Dromahair
A Sligo Leitrim TD says he hopes that yesterday assurances which were given to the Dromahair Concerned Residents Association will help to ease some of the concerns that exist in the local area over the arrival of refugees to the Abbey Manor Hotel. The group have received written confirmation…
Thousands of premises hit by water outage in south Donegal
Thousands of premises are currently without water in south Donegal. The burst to the main line is impacting most of Bundoran and parts of Ballyshannon. The supply may not be fully restored to all homes and businesses until 6pm. Local Sinn Fein Cllr Michael McMahon says it’s…
Donegal to play Roscommon in charity challenge game in Ballyshannon
The newly refurbished Fr Tierney Park in Ballyshannon will host a challenge game between Jim McGuinnness’ Donegal and Roscommon on Sunday, December 17th, at 1:30pm. The proceeds of the match will go to North West Hospice, which provides palliative care services for people with life limiting illnesses where they are…
Water disruption reported in Bundoran
Hundreds of homes and premises in south Donegal are facing water disruption today as a major burst water pipe in Bundoran. It’s understood that homes and businesses in a large area including all of Bundoran and the surrounding areas as well as parts of Ballyshannon will be impacted. …
Gardaí investigating criminal damage in Tubbercurry
Gardai are investigating the possibility that a car was deliberately set on fire in Tubbercurry at the weekend. There are reports that the vehicle was discovered on fire in the early hours of yesterday morning. Gardaí have confirmed that they are currently treating it as an incident of…