Diarmaid Doherty

WITH the General Election campaign now firmly up and running, another new candidate has been added to the list of those seeking election in Donegal.

THE Taoiseach Simon Harris will be in Donegal today as the general election campaign swings firmly into gear.

Planning permission has been granted for the construction of an Islamic Cultural Centre in Letterkenny – despite residents voicing concerns over traffic congestion, safety and the close proximity of a holy well.

Driving conditions are extremely hazardous in parts of Donegal this morning and motorists are being urged to take care on their journeys.

FAIRSTONE Ireland has announced the acquisition of John F. Loughrey Financial Services, a highly respected financial planning firm based in Letterkenny.

A WOMAN who pleaded guilty this week to stealing clothing had done so for her children to wear to her mother’s funeral, Letterkenny District Court heard.

Several homes and businesses across Donegal are without power this morning after a night of heavy rain, strong winds and snow showers.

Two men have died following a road traffic collision near Castlefinn on Friday night.

DONEGAL General Election candidate Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher has this morning made direct contact with An Tánaiste Micheál Martin to appeal for assistance following the horrific overnight flooding which hit Bridge Street in Killybegs.

Gardaí have advised that traffic restrictions remain in place following last night’s fatal road collision at Liscooley near Castlefinn.