DONEGAL-based weavers Molloy & Sons are taking part in this year’s International Creative Expo at the RDS in Dublin. The three-day showcase will bring together hundreds of Ireland’s leading designers, makers and creative brands, with almost 400 exhibitors and thousands of buyers attending under the theme ‘Making Irish Stories’. Upwards of €32 million is expected […]
Weather: Dry start to the day with sunny spells
TODAY will start dry with sunny spells, becoming cloudier later this morning with outbreaks of rain continuing through the day. Conditions will turn blustery with rain, as strong winds develop. Highest temperatures of 6 to 8 degrees. Advertisement Early tonight, rain will clear with a brief dry spell following. However, further patchy light rain and […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday morning, January 20
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Marrie McMenamin, Castlederg and Ballindrait Moira Mills, Letterkenny Advertisement William John Pearson, Kilmacrennan Mildred Durning, Kilmacrennan Harry Toland, Burnfoot John Heaney, Carrigans Andy McNulty, Killygordon and Mayo Dr Frank Friel, Strabane and Carndonagh Mary McHugh, Donegal Town and Galway Phyllis McGrath, Ballyshannon Brigid Gaskin, Meath and Ardara […]
Gardaí urge dog owners to keep pets under control ahead of lambing season
AS lambing season approaches, gardaí in Donegal have once again reminded dog owners to keep their pets under control at all times. In an appeal on social media, the public was urged to keep their dogs away from lambing ewes, as they are easily distressed. A garda spokesperson said: “By being a responsible dog owner, you […]
HSA inspection campaign to focus on livestock safety ahead of calving season
THE Health and Safety Authority (HSA) began a two weeks farm safety inspection campaign this week, focusing on the safe management of livestock in the lead-up to the busy calving season. Inspectors will be visiting farms to highlight key risks and ensure farmers have appropriate controls in place when working with cattle and other livestock. […]
€6.5million PEACE-Air project launched in Donegal
THE PEACE-Air project has been launched at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Donegal, marking the beginning of a major cross-border initiative supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). The event brought together partners, policymakers, and community representatives from across the island to initiate an ambitious programme aimed at improving air […]
Concern over lack of access to Rapid Access Prostate Clinic for Donegal patients
A LOCAL councillor has raised serious concerns about the ongoing lack of effective access to the Rapid Access Prostate Clinic for patients from Donegal. Cllr Declan Meehan, who is a member of the Regional Health Forum, voiced his concerns yesterday following informal reports from GPs that the service in Galway has been “effectively suspended” due […]
9,866 children in Donegal being supported by National Childcare Scheme
A TOTAL of 9,866 children in Donegal received subsidies under the National Childcare Scheme (NCS) in 2025 – an increase of 11 per cent on the 8,894 children that were supported in 2024. Commenting on the figures released by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Donegal Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, said […]
ATU Donegal to benefit from €4.12 million investment
ATU Donegal is set to benefit from the €4.12 million being invested in ATU under the Devolved Capital Grant allocation for higher education institutions for 2026/2027. ATU operates nine campuses across Donegal, Sligo, Mayo and Galway and serves up to 30,000 students – around 6,000 of which attend Donegal’s two campuses in Letterkenny and Killybegs. […]
Weather: Cloudy day with outbreaks of rain and drizzle
TODAY will be cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Highest temperatures of 5 to 9 degrees, with light, variable winds. Tonight, any lingering rain or drizzle will mostly clear during the first half of the night, leaving mainly dry and cold conditions with clear spells, allowing some patches of frost and ice to form. […]