SEVEN Donegal community-based projects have been allocated a total of €170,639 under the 2025 Integration Fund. The fund helps enable community organisations across Ireland to play a greater role in promoting the integration of migrants. The largest allocation for a Donegal project went to the Donegal Intercultural Platform, CLG Pathways to Inclusion which received €76,000. […]
Return to education creates a wave of opportunities for Fionnuala
WHEN Fionnuala Bonner made the brave decision in her mid-20s to return to education and sit her Leaving Certificate, she set herself on a path of lifelong learning that would transform her future. Today, the Convoy native is a valued member of the Uisce Éireann team in Donegal Town, working as a drinking water compliance […]
Uisce Éireann advises of supply disruption in Cranford and Carrigart areas
UISCE Éireann are advising of a significant burst on a trunk main from the Cranford Water Treatment Plant which is impacting on supply to the surrounding areas. Affected areas which were without water yesterday, Tuesday, will be affected again today, Wednesday. Crews will be on site from early this morning working to repair the burst […]
Weather: Dry and bright start to the day
TODAY will be dry and bright to start. Cloud will build early on however it will stay mostly dry for the day with just isolated coastal showers. Outbreaks of rain will start to move in over the province by late evening. Advertisement Highest temperatures of 9 to 11 degrees. Rain will become widespread tonight, turning […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday, November 12
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Hannah Doherty, Manchester and Clonmany Colm Campbell, Donegal Town and Ardara Advertisement Molly Harkin, Cloghan Gráinne (Grace) Ní Cheallaigh, Teelin Rory McCullagh, Ballindrait George Doyle, Ballyshannon Ann John E Gallagher, Dungloe Tony Cantwell, Carndonagh Michael (Mack) McLaughlin Anne Leslie, Bruckless Hannah Doherty, Manchester and Clonmany The death […]
Students to the fore in tackling the under-representation of women in Donegal County Council
MAKING politics an official subject in all Donegal schools at Leaving Cert level, the creation of a county-wide public speaking competition, a mentorship programme involving retired/ former county councillors who could share their experience with people new to politics, and bursaries for women to help them cover the cost of running for election were just […]
Actor Daithí Ó Haragáin stars in Channel 4’s ‘Trespasses’
LETTERKENNY actor Daithí Ó hAragáin is set to impress as part of the cast of Channel 4’s new drama Trespasses. Based on the acclaimed novel by Louise Kennedy, Daithí takes on the role of Davy McGeown, appearing alongside an outstanding ensemble cast including Gillian Anderson, Lola Petticrew, Tom Cullen and Andrew Porter. Set during the […]
Barrack Hill Town Park honoured at all island IPB Pride of Place Awards
CARNDONAGH’S Barrack Hill Town Park Steering Committee was honoured at the all-Ireland Pride of Place community awards on Friday evening in Limerick. The Committee came runner-up in the Community Wellbeing Initiative category, losing out to Doohamlet Community Centre in Monaghan. Barrack Hill Town Park (BHTP) is a four-acre community park that serves as a hub […]
Gleann Cholm Cille community to benefit from Uisce Éireann investment
UISCE Éireann’s determination to drive down leakage across Donegal continues apace, with improvement works getting underway in Gleann Cholm Cille. Uisce Éireann has prioritised more than 300m of old water mains for replacement which will not only give homes and businesses in the areas more confidence in their supply, but the new pipework will put […]
Weather: Very wet morning with possibility of localised flooding
THIS morning will be very wet and overcast with spells of rain, heavy at times with the possibility of localised flooding. The rain will linger through the afternoon and evening with breezes. Highest temperatures of 11 to 13 degrees. Advertisement Tonight, outbreaks of rain will linger through the evening but will gradually clear overnight with […]