UISCE Éireann is advising customers in Gort an Choirce, An Fál Carrach, and surrounding areas that power interruptions early this morning have impacted operations at the water treatment plant. While a generator is in place on site, the power interruption caused mechanical issues at the plant. These issues are currently being investigated and resolved by […]
East Donegal councillor voices frustration over lack of bus shelters
A LOCAL councillor has once again voiced frustration over the lack of bus shelters in East Donegal. With the issued being raised repeatedly by Cllr Patrick McGowan, an agreement was reached last year to provide new bus shelters in several towns, including Castlefin, Convoy and Killygordon. However, work has yet to commence. Advertisement At last […]
Weather: Wet and windy today as Storm Chandra tracks north
TODAY will be wet and windy as Storm Chandra tracks northwards. Heavy rain this morning will gradually clear northwards early this afternoon with heavy or prolonged showers following. Winds will be strong and gusty with gales near coasts. Advertisement Highest temperatures of 7 to 9 degrees. Tonight there will be clear spells and a few […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday morning, January 27
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Patrick Molloy, Galway and Donegal Kieran McGroary, Laghey Advertisement Maire Chichibnoud (nee Dilworth), Ballyshannon Frankie Kerrigan, Ballyshannon Sally (Sarah) Foy, Stranorlar Margaret (Maggie) Curran, Creeslough Peter Timoney, Letterkenny Margaret Boyle, Kincasslagh Billy Wilson, Raphoe Mary Murray, Mountcharles Colette McLoughlin, Bray and Donegal Town Paddy Clancy, Ballyshannon Patrick […]
Donegal students receive entrance awards from Trinity College Dublin
TEN students from Donegal have received prestigious Entrance Exhibition awards from Trinity College Dublin in recognition of outstanding performances in their final school examinations. The local students are among 602 first-year students from all over Ireland and overseas to receive an Entrance Award from Trinity this year. The ten Donegal students are Eoghan Strain from […]
Donegal’s Christmas tree recycling campaign celebrated as huge success
DONEGAL County Council’s natural Christmas tree recycling campaign has been declared a huge success after another busy festive season. At the end of December, the council announced the return of the innovative scheme, partnering with the Loughs Agency to enhance local rivers and waterways by repurposing old, natural Christmas trees. Residents of the county were […]
Letterkenny woman Anne Larkin remembered for her kindness
LETTERKENNY woman Anne Larkin has been remembered for her kind and generous nature following her sad passing last week. Ms Larkin, of 3 Rosemount Villas, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, January 22. Requiem Mass took place on Saturday, January 24 in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny. Advertisement Born on Arranmore Island in 1946 […]
€22.4 million paid to Donegal property owners under refurbishment scheme
A TOTAL of €22.4 million has been paid out to property owners in Donegal under the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant since it was initiated in 2022. Data released by the Department of Housing shows that in the last quarter of 2025 €4,394,907 was issued in total grants to homeowners upon the successful completion of works. During […]
Weather: Dull, wet and breezy day ahead
TODAY will be dull, wet and breezy with outbreaks of rain turning heavy at times. Highest temperatures of 5 to 7 degrees with moderate to fresh south-easterly winds increasing fresh to strong and gusty in the afternoon. Winds will ease later this evening. Advertisement Tonight will be mostly cloudy with patchy rain, drizzle, mist and […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday morning, January 26
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Sally (Sarah) Foy, Stranorlar Margaret (Maggie) Curran, Creeslough Advertisement Peter Timoney, Letterkenny Margaret Boyle, Kincasslagh Billy Wilson, Raphoe Theresa McEleney, Culdaff Mary Murray, Mountcharles Marion McAuley-Looney, St Johnston Richard McCafferty, Glenties Colette McLoughlin, Bray and Donegal Town Paddy Clancy, Ballyshannon Seamus Kelly, Letterkenny Noel McBride, Portnablagh Jim […]