Owner of Furey’s Diner in Donegal Town devastated over imminent closure
The co-owner of Furey’s Diner in Donegal Town says they’re devastated over making the difficult decision to close. The diner announced it’s to shut its doors permanently on Monday June 3rd after five years in business. It’ll be latest in a string of such closures right across the…
Aontú dismiss criticism of Sligo Church gate collections
The Aontú Party has dismissed criticism of church gate collections they had outside four Catholic Churches in Sligo last Sunday. The Secretary of the Leitrim Branch of the Party, Ciaran Tracey, has been debating the issue
Traffic plan confirmed for McGrory’s Brae ahead of Donegal game
Reassurances have been given that a comprehensive traffic management plan will be in place between Donegal Town and Ballybofey for people attending the Donegal v Tyrone game on Saturday. The game kicks off at 7.15pm at MacCumhaill Park however there had been concern that traffic lights relating ongoing roadworks…
Public meeting called over Donegal Town’s one way system
Almost 50 businesses in Donegal Town have jointly penned a letter to Donegal County Council regarding concerns over the one way system. Fears are said to be growing locally over the potential impact parts of the project will have on the town with the absence of loading bays and…
Three Donegal women in Ireland squad for Sweden qualifiers
There are three Donegal women in the Ireland international squad named on Wednesday for upcoming home and away Euro 2025 qualifiers against Sweden. Midfielders Tyler Toland and Erin McLaughlin – and striker Amber Barrett have all been included in Eileen Gleeson’s 26-strong squad for the home qualifier against the Swede…
Tributes paid to one of Ireland’s oldest residents, Michael Coyne
Tributes have been paid to one of Ireland’s oldest residents, Michael Coyne, who has passed away aged 107. Mr Coyne, who was living in Boyle, passed away on Tuesday morning. He had celebrated his 107th birthday in January of this year. Mr Coyne will be reposing in Higgins and Sons…
Group Water Scheme in Riverstown in need of upgrade
A number of houses in the Tawnagh Group Water Scheme have been left disappointed as the current scheme has still not been upgraded. It’s understood that up to 14 homes in the Riverstown area involved in the scheme are operating from a well, with poor quality and unclean water being…