Uisce Éireann restores full supply to customers in Buncrana


UISCE Éireann’s leak detection crews have successfully located the significant leak that had been impacting supply in the Keelogs and Druminor areas of Buncrana. The leak was identified earlier today following extensive investigations, and repair works have since been completed. As a result, water supply has now returned to customers across the affected areas. Advertisement […]

Widespread sadness following the death of Adrian McHugh


THERE has been deep sadness following the death on Friday of Adrian McHugh of Stramartin, Derrybeg and Galway. He passed away at Letterkenny University Hospital following a short illness. Aged 55 years, he was a son of Sheila (née Curran) and the late Tony McHugh. Widely known and warmly regarded, Adrian was described as ‘one […]

Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday evening, February 4


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Joe McDaid, Letterkenny Kathleen (Kay) Crocock, Sligo and Bundoran Advertisement Nora Cassidy, Teelin Dr Patrick Joseph (Joe) Mulholland, Dublin and Stranorlar Adam Patrick McDonnell, Convoy Tina Gallagher, Burnfoot and Newtowncunningham Joe McDaid, Letterkenny The death has occurred of Joe McDaid, 33 Beechwood Road, Letterkenny. Mr McDaid passed […]

An Grianán Theatre to lead major cross-border arts project


A LETTERKENNY theatre is set to lead a cross-border PEACEPLUS arts project that will foster creative collaboration across Donegal and neighbouring border regions. ‘The Viewing Project’ is a major two-year creative arts initiative developed in collaboration with An Grianán Theatre in Letterkenny. The project is designed to foster meaningful cross-community connection, dialogue, and reconciliation across […]

Gardaí carry out searches in Donegal as part of online fraud investigation


GARDAÍ from the National Economic Crime Bureau searched a number of properties in Donegal on Monday as part of an ongoing online fraud investigation. The searches led to the seizure of electronic devices of evidential value. No arrests were made during this phase of the investigation. Advertisement This comes as the Garda National Crime Bureau […]

Winning artworks by Donegal students go on exhibition in Omagh


THE top 42 winning artworks from the past two years of the Texaco Children’s Art Competition – in which three works by Donegal students feature – have gone on exhibition at Strule Arts Centre, Townhall Square, Omagh. Hosted by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, the exhibition is now open to the public each day from […]

Donegal motorists among highest speeds detected over Bank Holiday


TWO motorists in Donegal were among those nationally recorded driving at excessive speeds during the St Brigid’s Bank Holiday weekend. This comes as gardaí carried out an enhanced Road Safety and Traffic Enforcement campaign from Thursday, January 29 until Tuesday, February 3. During that period, 3,500 motorists were detected speeding, 193 drivers were arrested on […]

Weather: Mostly cloudy day with outbreaks of rain and drizzle 


TODAY will be mostly cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle, slowly clearing by early afternoon, with just isolated showers following. Highest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees. There will be continued possibility of flooding in places due to a combination of already saturated ground, high river levels and high tides. Advertisement Tonight will be […]

Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, February 4


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Dr Patrick Joseph (Joe) Mulholland, Dublin and Stranorlar Adam Patrick McDonnell, Convoy Advertisement Tina Gallagher, Burnfoot and Newtowncunningham Rita  Boyle (née Lafferty), Strabane and Ballindrait Noeleen Brennan, Ardara Dr Patrick Joseph (Joe) Mulholland, Dublin and Stranorlar The death has occurred of Dr Patrick Joseph (Joe) Mulholland, Foxrock, […]