VIEWERS have been excited to see Donegal strongly feature in the new comedy thriller, How To Get To Heaven From Belfast. The series by Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee launched worldwide on Netflix last week and is currently sitting at one of the most watched shows on the streaming platform. It features familiar locations across the […]
Donegal County Council allocated €69.3 million for national and local roads
DONEGAL County Council has been allocated €69.3 million for national and regional and roads in 2026. A total of €46.2 million has been set aside for the county’s regional roads, with €23.1 million earmarked for its national roads. Welcoming the announcement made by the Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien, Donegal Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, […]
Cancer campaigners secure meeting with transport minister
DONEGAL cancer care campaigners fighting to restore the Public Service Obligation (PSO) flights between Donegal and Dublin have secured a meeting with the minister for transport. The delegation from Donegal Cancer Flights and Services will meet with Minister Darragh O’Brien in Leinster House next Tuesday afternoon. The vital service from Donegal Airport in Carrickfinn has been […]
Quantity of tools stolen from business shed
A QUANTITY of tools including a Stihl consaw and catalytic converters were stolen from a business shed. Gardaí are appealing for information in connection to the burglary at the premises at Umricam, Buncrana, which occurred between 6.30pm on Friday, February 13 and 8am on Saturday the following day. A shed at the business was entered and a large […]
Rathmullan man reaches 100 days smoke-free with HSE support
RATHMULLAN man Mo Kelly is celebrating 100 days smoke-free this week and says he is now €160 a week better off after quitting his 20-a-day habit with support from the HSE Stop Smoking Service. Mo, who works as a Special Needs Assistant (SNA), successfully quit smoking with the support of Fiona Boyle, a specialist with […]
Patsy McGonagle to be special guest at Historical Society event
The next meeting of the Ballybofey, Stranorlar & District Historical Society will take place in the Henderson Hall (F93 XV29) Stranorlar on Monday, February 23 at 8pm. This month’s special guest is Ballybofey native, Patsy McGonagle. Patsy will offer an insight into the people who helped shape his life, his early days in athletics and […]
International artist launches work at Scoil Mhuire, Stranorlar
PUPILS at Scoil Mhuire, Stranorlar set their books aside on Friday to celebrate their many recent achievements, with the highlight of the event being the unveiling of a beautiful new outdoor learning space. Designed by artist Alex Pentek, the striking folded stainless-steel canopy features intricate patterns inspired by local leaves, designs the school children helped […]
Yellow warning for rain and snow in Donegal tomorrow
Met Éireann has issued a weather warning for rain and snow in Donegal tomorrow morning. Motorists are warned that rain, which will be heavy at times, and turning to sleet or snow, together with strengthening winds, will lead to poor visibility and difficult travelling conditions. The warning will come into effect at 2am tomorrow (Wednesday) […]
Jewellery and cash stolen in separate Stranorlar burglaries
A QUANTITY of jewellery was stolen and a patio door smashed in two separate burglaries in Stranorlar. Gardaí are appealing for the assistance of the public in connection with two burglaries that happened in the area of Woodlawn, Stranorlar between 9am on Wednesday, February 11 and 6.30pm the following day. One of the properties was […]
No major damage caused by fire at GAA clubhouse
A FIRE broke out at the clubhouse of CLG Ghaoth Dobhair in Magheragallon on Saturday afternoon. At around 1pm on Saturday, February 14, two young boys spotted smoke coming from a downstairs door and immediately raised the alarm. Fire tenders from Gaoth Dobhair and Dungloe attended the scene and brought the blaze under control. Advertisement […]