MET Éireann and Donegal County Council have issued a weather advisory warning of a potential risk of flooding due to expected spells of heavy and persistent rainfall throughout the coming week. The advisory is in effect nationwide from 11am today until midnight on Monday, February 2. Rain is expected to fall on already saturated ground, […]
Gortahork man fined for no insurance
A Gortahork man was fined €500 at Falcarragh District Court after being charged with driving a vehicle without insurance. Michael Martin McGee was stopped by Gardai at Magheraoarty on May 9 last year and had been asked to produce his insurance or a certificate of exemption at a Garda Station within ten days but failed to […]
The Third Degree: ‘Social media is an important connector but the personal touch is hard to beat’
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Donegal News columnist Paul Bradley caught up with Eamonn Bonner this week. They spoke about the important role arts and traditional crafts still play in a social media world. Hi Eamonn, thanks for doing this interview. Could you tell us a bit about yourself, please? I was born in Burtonport and growing up there gave […]
Photo special: Letterkenny Chamber’s business breakfast
Eighty business people from across Donegal, Sligo and Northern Ireland gathered at Century Complex for the “Strategies to Thrive in 2026” business breakfast, hosted by Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Donegal ETB. The event aimed to equip business leaders with tools to strengthen resilience, look at their achievements and challenges and plan with […]
MS Support Group raises €1,433 for Swilly-Mulroy Mobility Bus
THE MS Support Group has presented a cheque for €1,433 to Kirsty Shields of the Milford & District Resource Centre, following the success of its annual Christmas Hamper Draw. The funds raised will go directly towards supporting the Swilly-Mulroy Mobility Bus, a vital community service providing accessible transport for wheelchair users and individuals with mobility […]
All designated routes to be gritted tonight
As temperatures drop, Donegal County Council has confirmed that all designated gritting routes will be treated from 7pm tonight. The routes are as follows: 01: National Primary North 02: National Primary Central 03: National Primary South 04: Inishowen South 05: Inishowen East 06: Inishowen West 07: Milford South 08: Milford North 09: Cill Ulta East […]
Donegal deputy repeats appeal for minister to visit St Eunan’s College
A Donegal deputy has reiterated his call for the Minister for Education, Hildegarde Naughton to urgently accept the invitation from the Student Council of St Eunan’s College to visit the school and to see for herself the unacceptable condition of the old existing buildings. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn was speaking after the news of the […]
Irish language requirements for Gaeltacht housing areas divides council
by Chris Ashmore DONEGAL County Council is set to hold a special workshop to discuss Irish language requirements when it comes to planning permissions for multiple residential developments in Gaeltacht areas. The issue was raised at the January meeting of the Council by Councillor Michael McClafferty, who said that it was his understanding that current policy […]
Peter Timoney remembered for his caring nature
LETTERKENNY man Peter Timoney has been remembered for his caring nature following his sad passing at the weekend. Mr Timoney, of Ballymacool, passed away peacefully at home after a long illness bravely borne, surrounded by his loving family and in the compassionate care of hospice staff on Sunday, January 25. Requiem Mass took place on […]
Fr Eddie Deeney to celebrate 90th birthday
A Donegal missionary priest will mark his 90th birthday tonight by launching his new book, The Bits and Pieces of Everyday, in Rathmullan. Fr Eddie Deeney, who was ordained in 1961, is set to mark the milestone with a special gathering in the St Vincent De Paul Centre at 8pm. The community are invited to […]