Emma Ryan

2 days ago | independent.ie | Emma Ryan

Bill Staunton of Ballscadden, Dublin, and Barry Lee of Letterkenny, Donegal completed an incredible 600km “Wild Irish Run” from Mizen Head to Malin Head to raise awareness of men’s mental health and to raise funds for Pieta House. Covering up to 57km a day for ten straight days from May 29 to June 7, they ran under the banner; “Do it for those who can’t.”The pair have raised over €17,000 with donations still coming in.

2 days ago | independent.ie | Emma Ryan

From Monday, July 7 to Friday, September 26 inclusive, a road in Newtownmanor will be closed for the purpose of facilitating water mains replacement works for the Newtownmanor Extension Scheme. The works aim to improve the reliability of the water supply in the area. To facilitate the works, the L4153-1 Moneyduff road will be closed at the junction of the main R286 road at Sriff/Moneyduff until the junction at Lugalustran/Cornalaghta, close to the Newtownmanor Community Hall.

2 days ago | independent.ie | Emma Ryan

At 12.19pm on Wednesday, June 25, Lough Swilly RNLI were tasked by Malin Head Coast Guard to assist a lone fisherman whose small craft had developed engine trouble. The Atlantic 85 Inshore Lifeboat was quickly launched by the crew and was on scene within minutes. The crew established a tow and took the boat to the safety of Rathmullan Pier. The volunteer crew then returned to base at Ned's Point, Buncrana, refuelled and made ready for service.

2 days ago | independent.ie | Emma Ryan

Donegal Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty sought to introduce an amendment to the Finance (Local Property Tax and Other Provisions) Bill 2025. The Bill as published would allow local authorities to vary the Local Property Tax (LPT) upward by up to 25 per cent from the year 2026 onwards. Currently, local authorities have discretion to adjust the LPT rate collected in their areas up or down by 15 per cent.

2 days ago | independent.ie | Emma Ryan

Historic Georgian house in Leitrim with self catering lodges for sale for less than €1mWarren Lodge, a beautifully restored Georgian estate in Co Leitrim. Warren Lodge, a beautifully restored Georgian estate in Co Leitrim, is now for sale with an asking price of €950,000. Built in the mid-1700s, the property in Dromod has a rich history and has undergone extensive renovations to modernise it while preserving its historic charm.