Calls for increased Garda presence following Galway chaplain stabbing
A former Donegal Garda member has called for an increase in visible presence of Gardaí following the stabbing of an army chaplain in Galway last night. The man in his 50s received a number of stab wounds in an assault which happened at Renmore Barracks at 10.45. He was…
North west farmers could benefit from retirement scheme
Farmers in the north west could be set to benefit from a farm retirement scheme in the next CAP. The Irish Farmers Journal is reporting that following the announcement that he intends to establish a commission on generational renewal, minister for agriculture and Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue says the…
Donegal County Council clarifies stance on the Diamond in Donegal Town
Donegal County Council has issued a statement in relation to the ongoing situation at the Diamond in Donegal Town. They say in recent days “there has been some commentary on various media that the Council are preventing the use of the Diamond, Donegal Town for activities such as charity…
Over 3,000 fail NCT in north west in July
Almost half of cars failed the NCT test across the north west during July. The statistics were made available on the official NCT website. In total, just under 6,000 tests were carried out in Sligo, Carrick on Shannon, Donegal Town and Letterkenny centres throughout the month.…
Local hopes for return to 9% hospitality VAT rate dashed
Hopes that the 9% VAT rate will return for the hospitality sector in the next budget have been dashed locally. Former Minister for Finance Michael McGrath previously indicated that reducing the rate would come into consideration. However, the Public Expenditure Minister Pascal Donohoe has poured cold water on…
Bundoran RNLI to host Emergency Services Open Day
The volunteer crew of Bundoran RNLI Lifeboat will host an Emergency Services Open Day. Already confirmed to take part are Bundoran RNLI, Bundoran Fire & Rescue, Tyrone Underwater Search & Recovery, Donegal Bay CFR, Irish Coast Guard and the Ballyshannon-based ECAS (Emergency Call Answering Service). The event is…
Significant number without power in south west Donegal
A number of homes and businesses in south west Donegal are being affected by power outage. 108 homes and businesses are affected with power expected to be restored in the area by 11.15am this morning. ESB Networks say crews are working to restore the outage and have apologised…