Motorcyclist being treated for serious injuries after Laghey crash
A man has been taken to hospital following a motorbike accident in Laghey which took place yesterday afternoon. The man believed to be his 50s, was involved in a single-vehicle crash on the R232, at Trummon West. He was taken to Sligo University Hospital Where he is…
Donegal Gardaí appeal for information in relation to a number of burglaries
Donegal Gardaí are investigating a number of burglaries that occurred over the course of the first week of November in a number of areas. The burglaries occurred at private residences in the Donegal Town, Laghey, Ballyshannon, Bundoran and Mountcharles areas. Money or jewellery was stolen in many of the cases.…
16 towns and villages across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal to benefit from Streetscape fund
A total of 16 towns and villages across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal are to recieve funding to enhance streetscapes and shopfronts. €320,000 has been allocated for Co. Donegal while Sligo and Leitrim will both receive €220,000 from a national fund of €7m. Laghey in Co. Donegal, Kinlough and Dromahair in…
Waterworks in Laghey
Irish Water, working in partnership with Donegal County Council, is replacing approximately 281 metres of problematic, old water mains in Main Street, Laghey, The pipes were prone to frequent bursts and leakage and caused water supply disruptions for customers in the area. Old cast iron water mains are being replaced…
Cross border investigation should be launced into Dumping
A Donegal Councillor is calling for a full investigation to be conducted north and south of the border into incidents of dumping in Donegal over the weekend. The carcases of 19 dead sheep by anglers in the Termon River while a substantial amount of rubbish was also dumped on…
Truck overturned on Laghey/Pettigo road
Motorists are asked to drive with caution on the Pettigo to Laghey road on which a truck has overturned. The road is impassable for HGVs but other vehicles can get by with care.
Power outages reported in Donegal
A number of homes in the Laghey and Donegal Town areas are without power this morning. It’s understood that 100 homes are affected by the power outage. The ESB claim that power will be restored by midday. Motorists across the northwest are encouraged to drive with extra caution this…