Donegal Gardai warn drives of defective vehicles after rally weekend
Gardai in Donegal have issued a warning after a number of vehicles were found to have defects over Rally Weekend. The Roads Safety Authority examined a number of vehicles over the course of the weekend and issues included missing bolts from suspension, worn tyres and a pick up truck that…
New Cathaoirleach identifies Housing, Fishing and Education as key priorities
The incoming chairperson of the Donegal MD of the local authority has identified housing as one of the biggest challenges facing the council at present. Independent Councillor Niamh Kennedy was appointed to the position of Cathaloirleach of the Donegal Municipal District today at it’s Annual General meeting. Cllr…
Local Councillor disappointed with Sligo exclusion for the Mica Redress Scheme
A Sligo Councillor and PRO of the Sligo Pyrite group has expressed his disappointment that Sligo is not one of the counties that will be added today to the Mica Redress Scheme. The Cabinet are expected to sign off on the final Mica redress plan this morning – with…
Missing Donegal teen found safe and well
Gardai have stood down the search for missing Letterkenny youngster, AJ O’Sullivan who was reported missing on Friday 10th June has been located safe and well. In a statement An Garda Síochána thanked the public for their assistance in this matter.
Sligo Leitrim TD calls for clarity on Donegal airport bus service
There are further calls on Bus Éireann to clarify their commitment to the Expressway service between Donegal and Dublin Airport. It’s after commuters faced another slew of disruptions on the service over the last number of weeks. Sligo Leitrim and Sinn Féin TD Martin Kenny a number of…
Motorists caught speeding in south Donegal
A number of vehicles have been caught speeding in south Donegal in recent days. Donegal Town Roads Policing Unit detected one driver travelling at 138KPH in a 100 zone yesterday. Fixed charge penalty notices will be issued and the drivers will receive 3 penalty points and a fine…
Donegal households have furthest to travel to a remote hub
Households in Donegal have the furthest to travel to a remote hub. CSO figures show homes in Cork city are closet to facilities at 1.6 kilometres, with Dublin city and Galway city at just over 2 kilometres. Remote work hubs are on average 5.6 kilometres from homes across…