By Chris Ashmore COUNCILLORS have failed to approve Donegal Co. Council’s plans to spend a record €224 million under its Draft Revenue Budget for 2026. Members met today to give the green light for the local authority’s day-to-day expenditure next year. However, the big stumbling block was the Council’s proposed increase of 5 per cent […]
New whale species for Ireland washes up in Donegal
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has today confirmed that a species of whale, never before recorded in Ireland, washed up in Donegal last weekend. The body of a female Narwhal was retrieved by the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group, working with regional staff in the National Parks and Wildlife Service. The Narwhal is […]
Letterkenny woman marks 20 years of combating loneliness at Christmas
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THIS Christmas marks 20 years since kind-hearted Letterkenny woman Kathy O’Connor began her mission to combat isolation amongst those living alone during the festive season. Over the past two decades, Kathy and her many volunteers have brought hundreds, if not thousands, of individuals together on the most wonderful day of the year to share a […]
A day of memories and sporting connections in Ramelton
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By Paddy Walsh A historic house in Ramelton has, in its time, accommodated two former captains of the world renowned All Blacks rugby team. For a short period of five years, Dave Gallaher lived with his family in their home at Market Cross before they departed for a new life in New Zealand in 1878 […]
Poignant Mass remembers local road traffic victims
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A Mass held to remember victims of road traffic collisions took place in Teach Pobail Chríost Rí in Gortahork last Sunday morning. Parishioners and visitors from further across the county who have lost loved ones on the roads filled the pews. As they did, whispers filtered through the congregation of a road tragedy in Dundalk, […]
Roads close for Letterkenny Christmas lights switch on
A NUMBER of Letterkenny roads will be closed this Sunday for the town’s Christmas lights switch on. On Sunday, November 23, Main Street, from Rosemount Lane to St Oliver Plunkett Road, Castle Street, and from Church Lane to Market Square and the Market Square itself will be closed between 5.30pm and 8.30pm to facilitate the event. […]
Tusla responds to ‘merry-go-round’ claims over records
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THE Child and family Agency Tusla has said it has greatly welcomed the enactment of the Birth Information and Tracing Act (BIT). The BIT 2022 provides a legal basis for the release of information to those who know or believe they were adopted, boarded out (fostered pre 1991), spent time in an institution and/ or believe […]
Weather: Cold, dry and bright day ahead
TODAY will be cold, dry and bright at first with frost and any icy patches slow to clear. It will turn cloudier this afternoon with patchy rain and drizzle developing. Highest afternoon temperatures of 3 to 5 degrees, but turning less cold later, with light winds increasing moderate to fresh towards evening. Advertisement Tonight will […]
Anger over proposed cuts to farm schemes
A FRUSTRATED councillor has voiced his concerns on behalf of local farmers over proposed cuts to vital schemes. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, is proposing to reduce the National Sheep Welfare Scheme and the Suckler Cow Scheme. At present, the schemes provide payments of up to €25 per sheep and €225 […]
Traffic disrupted in Letterkenny following car and lorry collision
Traffic in Letterkenny came to a standstill this afternoon following a collision between a car and a lorry at the roundabout outside Letterkenny Retail Park. The incident occurred shortly before 2pm today (Thursday) at the roundabout connecting Paddy Harte Road and Neil T Blaney Road, causing widespread disruption. Gardaí are currently at the scene.