COUNCILLOR Joy Beard of the 100% Redress Party has said that the people of Buncrana and Inishowen are entitled to honesty and accountability after more than ten years without a leisure centre, following comments by a fellow government councillor that she says are misleading and unfair. Cllr Beard said attempts to suggest that local councillors […]
HSE encourages public to consider all care options this Bank Holiday weekend
HSE West and North West is advising people in Donegal to be aware of their healthcare options this Bank Holiday weekend. If you do get sick this bank holiday weekend there are a number of healthcare options available; plan ahead, know your options and stay safe. The month of January has been extremely busy across […]
Weather: A mostly cloudy day with scattered showers
TODAY will be mostly cloudy with rain followed by frequent showers, turning heavy at times. It will be blustery with a moderate to fresh wind. Highest temperatures of 7 to 9 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be cloudy and wet. Lowest temperatures of 3 to 5 degrees with light to moderate and variable winds.
Deaths in Donegal, Friday morning, January 30
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Thomas Francis (Tommy) Curry, Glenswilly and Coventry Jim Doherty, Clonmany Advertisement Ita Kernan, Newtowncunningham Tom Lawne, Donegal Town Betty Loughlin, Cloghan Dylan McNamee, Drumkeen Mary Ferry (née McGinley), Falcarragh Bridie Doherty (née O’Donnell), Malin Head Lawrence O’Toole, Killybegs Joe McGee, Newtowncunningham Mairead Lafferty, Dunfanaghy Kieran McGroary, Laghey […]
Council to scrap social media platform X
By Chris Ashmore DONEGAL County Council is set to scrap using the social media platform X (formerly twitter) which has been the subject of intense criticism in recent weeks due to the Grok chatbot that had a “nudification” feature that allowed users to digitally undress images of people, including children, without their consent. The Council […]
Suspended sentence for Letterkenny woman who stole Easter eggs and clothing
A LETTERKENNY woman was handed a one month suspended prison sentence after being charged with three separate shoplifting offences. Detailing the evidence at Falcarragh District Court, Garda Sergeant Maurice Doyle said that the defendant, Katelyn Reilly, had loaded a backpack with Easter eggs at the LIDL store, Pearse Road, Letterkenny, on March 21, 2024. She had […]
A memorable Burns Night with Letterkenny and District Pipe Band
LETTERKENNY and District Pipe Band hosted a wonderful celebration of Scottish culture with a memorable Burns Night last Saturday at Conwal Hall, Letterkenny, bringing together music, poetry and community spirit for an appreciative audience. The evening opened on a beautifully atmospheric note with The Skye Boat Song, sung by pipe band member Rebecca Quinn. She […]
Trentagh man ordered to pay compensation after ‘frightening’ iron bar incident
A TRENTAGH man has been ordered to come up with compensation after he approached the occupants of a car with an iron bar. Darragh Murphy, of Clooncarney, Trentagh, faced a charge of the production of an article in the course of a dispute or row. Detailing the evidence at Letterkenny District Court, Sergeant Jim Collins told […]
Donegal homeowners claim over €1.5m in solar panel grants in 2025
DONEGAL homeowners secured €1,512,260 in SEAI solar panel grants during 2025, with 792 properties installing grant-aided solar PV systems across the county. The finding comes from an analysis of SEAI data by electricity price comparison website Kilowatt.ie. Donegal placed 15th nationally for total grant funding during the year. Advertisement The 2025 installation marks a modest […]
Tributes paid to well-known Falcarragh poet Aidan Hayes
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By Sean Hillen SOMETIMES a person walks into life or into the fabric of a town and leaves an indelible mark, a lasting legacy if you will – that seems to sum up Aidan Hayes in Falcarragh. Taking his last breath last week at the age of 78, Aidan led a fascinating and colourful life, […]