Donegal TD and Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Finance Pearse Doherty has accused Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Lowry Independents of a massive failure on the Mercosur trade deal which was widely opposed by farmers. Sinn Féin will also bring another motion to the Dáil next week demanding accountability on the issue. “The Mercosur trade deal […]
Gritters to be deployed tomorrow morning as freezing rain warnings issued
With temperatures set to dip again tonight and the possibility of freezing rain in some areas, Donegal County Council has confirmed that all designated gritting routes across the county will be treated tonight and again from 6am tomorrow morning. Meanwhile, Gardaí in Donegal have issued a safety warning. They urged road users to drive with […]
Garda operation targeting dissident republican activity
As part of an investigation into dissident republican activity, Gardaí attached to the Serious Crime Functional area, Donegal Garda Division have arrested a male aged in his 30s. The male was arrested for alleged membership of an unlawful organisation and is currently detained at a station in the Garda North Western Region under Section 30 […]
Met Éireann issues wind warning for Donegal this weekend
Met Éireann has issued a status yellow wind warning for Donegal on Sunday, January 11. The weather warning will take effect from 4pm on Sunday afternoon and remain in place until 10pm that night. Strong and gusty southwest winds are expected, with potential impacts including wave overtopping, displaced loose objects, fallen trees and branches and […]
Paid extras wanted for filming in Donegal next month
A new feature film, The Flying Mountain, will begin filming in and around Donegal in February 2026, and the production team is inviting members of the public to take part as background extras. The Flying Mountain is a powerful and visually striking drama that follows two brothers as they chase life’s biggest questions — from the cliffs […]
Council to be asked to re-examine location of traffic lights in Letterkenny
CALLS are to be made for Donegal County Council to re-examine the location of traffic lights in Letterkenny. Councillor Tómas Seán Devine is expected to table a motion at the next Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District meeting on Tuesday, urging for the revisiting of the “traffic lights situation in Letterkenny”. The 100% Redress party councillor said he believes […]
Outstanding overtime arrears to be paid to LUH staff next week
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OUTSTANDING overtime arrears owed to Letterkenny University Hospital staff will be paid out next week, the HSE has said. The response, issued to this newspaper, came following a query we lodged on foot of concerns that some employees had not been paid on time over the Christmas period. In a statement to the Donegal News, a HSE […]
Gardaí issue safety warning as Donegal roads hit with black ice
Gardaí in Donegal have issued a safety warning as many of the roads across the county are in a dangerous condition this morning with black ice. They urged road users to drive with care and assume that no road is ice free. They reminded those driving in icy conditions, to clear your windows and mirrors […]
RISE Community Fund offers tech grants for Donegal schools
The RISE Community Fund has announced that it is inviting National Schools in Donegal to apply for a new round of cash grants as part of a nationwide initiative to empower young people in rural communities through technology. The not-for-profit fund is calling on primary schools across Donegal to apply for funding to support plans to use broadband and technology to enhance […]
Meenaroy road closed due to hazardous conditions
Roads across Donegal are hazardous this morning due to icy conditions with Donegal County Council advising the public that the R250 at Meenaroy is impassable and temporarily closed due to hazardous conditions. Vehicle users are advised to avoid until further advised. There are reports of treacherous conditions on the road from the Dunlewey junction, as […]