Five Donegal schools are among 105 schools nationwide that have been selected for inclusion in round four of the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) programme. The five local schools are Scoil Cholmcille, Kerrykeel, Scoil Mhuire, Glenties, Scoil Mhuire, Milford, Scoil Naomh Bríd, Muff and St. Aengus NS, Bridgend. The initiative is designed to transform the school […]
Teenager arrested in connection with crash that killed Donegal mum and young daughter
GARDAÍ have made an arrest in relation to a fatal crash that claimed the lives of a young mother and her daughter in Donegal almost six months ago. Natalie McLaughlin, who was nurse, and her little girl Ella died in a road traffic collision on the main R240 road at Carrowmore, Glentogher, Carndonagh, on Wednesday July 2. […]
Letter to the editor: Pressures growing on our hospital staff
I recently had to attend Letterkenny University Hospital with my wife to support a relative of hers who was very unwell. I saw an Emergency Department overcrowded with patients in corridors, and in cubicles, being attended to by a very exhausted and overstretched medical staff. At the ambulance entrance there were many ambulance personnel with […]
New grants set to revive Donegal main streets
THE recent announcement confirming the continuation of the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant to 2030, along with the introduction of a new ‘Vacant Above the Shop’ Grant aimed at converting unused upper floors of commercial buildings has been welcomed in Donegal. Donegal Deputy, Pat the Cope said the expanded scheme represents “a major opportunity for counties […]
Donegal landowners invited to create a ‘Hare’s Corner’ for nature
COUNTY Donegal landowners now have a unique opportunity to make space for nature on their land. From January 1 to January 18, 2026, applications will open for The Hare’s Corner. This is an innovative biodiversity initiative coordinated by Burrenbeo Trust in partnership with the Donegal County Council. The project offers practical help to create wildlife […]
Breaking: Two hospitalised after fallen tree incident near Drumoghill
TWO people have been taken to hospital after they were involved in a road traffic incident caused by a fallen tree on the N14 at Drumoghill. Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of the incident which occurred at approximately 6.30am this morning. A garda spokesperson said: “Two persons have been removed to […]
Breaking: Traffic delays as part of N14 closes near Drumoghill
MOTORISTS are advised to expect delays on the N14 this morning as a section of the road at Drumoghill is closed. We believe the road is currently closed due to a fallen tree. Diversions are in place. More to follow.
Burtonport Festival’s Christmas fundraiser set to draw a big crowd
PREPARATIONS are well underway for the annual Christmas fundraiser in Burtonport which raises much needed funds for the annual festival. The Burtonport Nite at the Races takes place in the Lobster Pot on Monday, December 29 – and horses are now on sale. This year’s fundraiser takes on a little extra significance – the funds […]
Water outage in Bundoran tonight to facilitate water main repair
SOME households and businesses in and around Bundoran will be without water tonight Uisce Éireann has advised of a water outage which they say may impact some customers in the area. The outage is necessary to facilitate essential water main repair works on the trunk water main that supplies the town. Advertisement As a result […]
Ben Sweeney’s celebrates 30 years in Dungloe
BEN Sweeney’s Electrical is proudly celebrating 30 years in business in Dungloe, marking three decades of serving the local community from its base in the SuperValu Shopping Centre. The Dungloe store was opened following a conversation between Ben Sweeney and Dermot Rainey of Rainey Estate Agents, shortly after the SuperValu Shopping Centre came to Dungloe. […]