By Dionne Meehan A DONEGAL County Councillor has warned that Glenveagh Castle could face permanent closure if the government doesn’t tackle current staffing issues. Recently, staffing shortages have forced the castle to close two days a week, on Mondays and Fridays. Advertisement A spokesperson for the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, which oversees […]
Tributes flow following the death of Maria Doherty
by Tommy Curran There was widespread sadness at the death of Miss Maria Doherty, Magheraclogher, Derrybeg which occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital at the weekend. A member of a well known and highly respected family, she celebrated her 51st birthday on Friday, August 15. Advertisement A daughter of the late Hughie Chití Tim Doherty and […]
Councillors were not told of plans to cut down oak tree
A senior council official has confirmed that none of the councillors on Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council knew in advance that a 90-year-old oak tree in the town was to be cut down. Controversy erupted last year when it emerged that the local authority intended to cut down the Sessile Oak tree as part of its […]
‘Support Donegal Animal Centre’ takes place today
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by Louise Doyle PEOPLE in Donegal are being urged to come out today in a show of solidarity to the workers and rescued animals of Donegal ISPCA Animal Rehabilitation Centre amid huge uncertainty for the future. The rehabilitation centre in Ballyare, which officially opened in June 2018, has cared for thousands of animals. Advertisement The premises is closing tomorrow and […]
‘New school building is vital’ – principal
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by Róise Collins A LETTERKENNY principal is calling for the urgent delivery of a new school building currently stalled by planning issues. Danny McFadden, of Errigal College, has said it is now vital that community and elected representatives help push it forward, amid surging enrolment numbers at the school. Advertisement In recent weeks, the school […]
Weather: Cool and breezy day ahead with heavy showers
TODAY will be cool and breezy with sunny spells and showers, some heavy with a chance of isolated thunderstorms and hail. Spot flooding is possible. Highest temperatures of 13 to 15 degrees, with moderate to fresh, gusty winds. Advertisement Tonight there will be clear spells and showers, some heavy with a chance of isolated thunderstorms. […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, September 11
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Christian McCullagh, Raphoe Edward (Ned) Boyd, Gweedore Advertisement John (Sean) Doherty, Clonmany Kieran Lafferty, Castlefin Mary Porter, Muff, Bridgend and Dublin William (Billy) Reid, Donegal Town Jim Greene, Dungloe Owen Byrne, Ardara Cornelius (Con) Boyle, Dublin and Kilcar Mark Fields, Stranorlar Christian McCullagh, Raphoe The sudden death […]
Smartphone filmmaking training to be made available to young people throughout Donegal
PÓCA Productions and Donegal County Council’s PEACEPLUS Partnership recently celebrated the official launch of New Horizon’s countywide programme – Building Respect for all Cultural Identities through Participatory Filmmaking. This New Horizon’s Programme is one of 32 PEACEPLUS programmes managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) and is part of Donegal’s PEACEPLUS Local Action Plan. […]
Nominations open for Irish Red Cross National Volunteer Awards 2025
NOMINATIONS are now open for the Irish Red Cross National Volunteer Awards 2025. This is your chance to shine a light on some of the extraordinary volunteers of the Irish Red Cross in Donegal – to recognise the people who provide reassurance, comfort and practical support, who are by your side in times of crisis […]
Donegal farmers urged to protect water as spraying season nears end
UISCE Éireann and the National Pesticides and Drinking Water Action Group (NPDWAG) are urging pesticide users in Donegal to help protect local drinking water sources as the spraying season draws to a close. Since 2017, the number of pesticide exceedances detected in public drinking water supplies has dropped by more than 50 per cent. This […]