Gaeltacht community fighting back against addiction and neglect


THE community of Cloich Cheann Fhaola are actively reclaiming agency over their future, by starting a community-driven initiative called Dúchas na nDaoine. The initiative centred on addressing addiction from the ground up is led by Seán Fitzgerald, a gardener with a background addiction recovery. He is working alongside Paul Holdaway, a drug counsellor who brings […]


Two hospitalised following three-vehicle collision in Milford 


TWO people were hospitalised following a three-vehicle collision in Milford yesterday. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the collision on the R245 in Milford at approximately 5.30pm yesterday evening. A garda spokesperson said: “A woman aged in her 40s and a female juvenile were conveyed to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of non-life […]


Weather: Bright morning with scattered showers 


THIS morning will be bright with well scattered showers. Highest temperatures of 14 to 16 degrees in light to moderate winds. After a largely dry start tonight, there will be outbreaks of rain, heavy in places with spot flooding possible. Advertisement The rain will mostly clear by morning. Lowest temperatures of 9 to 12 degrees […]


Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday, September 16


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Majella Duffy, Glengad Joan McGee, Carrigans Advertisement Seamus McBride, Raphoe Mary Maureen Anderson, Lifford Eileen Williamson, Letterkenny Maurice Friel, Gaoth Dobhair Kevin Francis DeBurca, Killybegs and London Pauline Comerford, Co. Laois, Co. Kildare and Creeslough John Harkin, Bridgend Majella Duffy, Glengad The peaceful death has taken place […]


Popular car run to return to Muff


By Eoghan O’Boyle TWO years ago, the tarmac of Muff Main Street was graced by the rubber from the wheels of some of the world’s fastest, most luxurious and expensive cars in the inaugural Muff Run in aid of the Little Blue Heroes. The village itself is no stranger to car shows, with the Muff […]


Council urged to repair historic Bridge of Tears


By Róise Collins CALLS have been made for urgent repairs or for a new bridge to be built to preserve a historic bridge on the outskirts of Falcarragh, named locally as the Bridge of Tears. The issue was raised at Tuesday’s meeting of the Glenties Municipal District by Cllr John Sheamuis O’Fearraigh, who spoke of […]


Councillors again highlight need for speed ramps in Letterkenny estate


By Chris Ashmore THE installation of speed ramps in a Letterkenny housing estate where a toddler was nearly knocked down recently is unlikely to happen in the short-term, it has emerged. Speaking at Tuesday’s meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council, Cllr. Gerry McMonagle highlighted an incident where a parent had contacted him after they almost […]


Uisce Éireann extends Water Conservation Order until October


UISCE Éireann has announced an extension of the Water Conservation Order on the Milford Regional Public Water Supply. The order will now remain in effect for an additional four weeks, until Monday, October 13. The order only applies to customers supplied by the public water supply in Milford, Kerrykeel, Ramelton, and not the rest of […]


Virtual power plant at former army barracks


By Róise Collins A VIRTUAL power plant has begun operating at the former army barracks in Lifford, offering energy resilience to Donegal County Council’s headquarters. The €1.5 million pilot initiative, funded under Interreg, works by connecting multiple small energy systems and operating them as a utility-scale power station to balance electricity demand and production locally. […]


Victor Fisher: A man of faith, family and community


by Louise Doyle VICTOR Fisher was remembered as a man of faith, a family man and a dedicated community stalwart at his funeral Mass yesterday. A very well-known and hugely respected member of the community, Victor died at his home on Friday, aged 85. Advertisement In a fitting tribute, Letterkenny Rovers formed a guard of honour outside St […]