Donegal’s Luke Keaney finishes 6th in European final
Donegal Bay Rowing Club’s Luke Keaney finished sixth in Friday’s men’s doubles ‘A’ final at the European Coastal Rowing Championships in San Sebastien. He and his team-mate David Hussey (Portmagee) had won their heat on Thursday and enjoyed a top-six finish behind winners Spain in Friday’s final. There are four…
Donegal Electoral Area councillors debate local issues of concern
The six councillors in the Donegal Electoral Area debate the issues of local concern, half way through their council term. In a live broadcast from The Abbey Hotel, Donegal Town, we’re also joined by the Bluestacks Choir and by the Mayor of Donegal Town OceanFM Ireland · Donegal Electoral…
Petition lodged over safety concerns on N15 at Laghey
A petition is to be submitted to both Donegal County Council and the TII, calling for a permanent solution to serious safety issues on the main road in Laghey. A significant amount of residents in the area have signed the document in a bid to highlight their ongoing concerns…
Gardai in North West set to clampdown on road offences this weekend
Gardai in the North West are set to clampdown on various road offences this Bank Holiday weekend. It comes as an urgent road safety appeal has been issued to all road users and Gardai are to target specific locations that analysis has shown a major risk of fatal collisions…
Former Tánaiste elected Chairperson of Donegal Fianna Fáil Executive
Former Tánaiste Mary Coughlan has been elected Chair of the Donegal Executive of Fianna Fail. The executive’s AGM took place in Ballybofey last night. The meeting was well attended by Fianna Fail members from across the county. A minutes silence was held for members who had passed…
Warning sounded in Sligo over illegal use of fireworks
A Sligo Councillor is warning that the use of illegal fireworks in the lead up to Halloween will a disturbing impact on various sections of the community. Councillor Arthur Gibbons has issued the warning as local authorities have urged the public to report anonymously bonfire stockpiles. Dedicated phone…
Government ‘keen’ to see Mica Redress Scheme up and running
The Tánaiste has reiterated that the Government is keen to see the new Mica Redress Scheme up and running as soon as possible. The long awaited enhanced scheme is expected to be given the green light in the New Year. Leo Varadkar also says that he would like…