Weather: Cold, bright and mostly dry start to the day 


Today will start off cold, bright and mostly dry this morning. Cloud will increase through the day and will bring some showers towards the evening. Highest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees with a light to moderate northerly or variable wind. Advertisement Tonight will be cold with clear spells and isolated showers at first. Cloud […]


Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, March 13


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Ursula McGlinchey, Letterkenny Michael O’Byrne, Kilcar Advertisement Anne McGovern, Ballyshannon Dr Liam Bannan, Letterkenny Jenna Shovlin, Portnoo Seamus Goe McShane, Teelin Ursula McGlinchey, Letterkenny The death has occurred of Ursula McGlinchey (née Henry), Breffni, Gortlee, Letterkenny and formerly Sligo. Ms McGlinchey passed away peacefully at Ramelton Community […]


Weather: Dry day with mix of cloud and sunshine 


TODAY showers will become isolated leaving a mainly dry day with a mix of cloud and sunshine. Highest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees in a light to moderate northerly wind, occasionally fresh. Tonight, most places will be dry with clear spells but a few light showers will develop. Advertisement Temperatures will be cold and […]


Kernan’s Tullygay sells winning €1 million Lotto ticket


THE National Lottery has confirmed Monday’s Daily Million top prize-winning ticket worth €1,000,000 was sold at Kernan’s Tullygay, Newmills, Letterkenny. The winner purchased their Quick Pick ticket on Monday, March 10 for the 2pm Daily Million draw. This is the seventh National Lottery millionaire of 2025 and the first Daily Million win of 2025.   […]


Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday, March 12


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Michael O’Byrne, Kilcar Anne McGovern, Ballyshannon Advertisement John Govan, Frosses and Dublin Dr Liam Bannan, Letterkenny Bridie McClafferty, Falcarragh Jenna Shovlin, Portnoo Joe Gallagher, Falcarragh Seamus Goe McShane, Teelin Michael O’Byrne, Kilcar The death has occurred of Michael O’Byrne, Main Street, Kilcar. Mr O’Byrne passed away on […]


Áine Ní Bhreisleáin explores the wellness Industry in Ireland


GAOTH Dobhair broadcaster and journalist Áine Ní Bhreisleáin explores the Wellness Industry in Ireland in a new TG4 programme. Áine has been on a journey of change over the past year with a pivot in career as she tries to find more balance in her life. Follow Áine as she tries the latest therapies and treatments […]


Young people in Donegal facing challenges – report


CHILDREN and young people in Donegal are facing significant challenges, a new report has found. Donegal Youth Service, in partnership with Donegal Children and Young People’s Services Committee (CYPSC), has officially launched the Donegal Children and Young People’s Needs Assessment 2024. This ground-breaking report provides a comprehensive analysis of the challenges, opportunities, and urgent needs […]


Donegal projects to benefit from €1.33 million funding announcement


TWENTY-TWO Donegal projects are set to benefit from funding of €1.33 million under the Community Centres Investment Fund. The scheme is specifically for community centres and can provide capital funding up to €100,000 for some centres while smaller applications are capped at €25,000. Typically grants can be used for refurbishment and improvements of existing community […]


New digital anthology to celebrate vision-impaired storytelling


DONEGAL County Library Service and the Frances Browne Literary Festival are inviting blind and vision-impaired storytellers, resident in Ireland, to get involved and submit pieces for inclusion in a digital anthology to be launched in the autumn, funded through Creative Ireland. They’re hoping to create an eclectic collection of work that’ll include all genres of […]


Calls for task force to find Little Angels solution


by Louise Doyle A COUNCILLOR is to call for a task force to be set up in a bid to urgently intervene to help nine children secure a place at Little Angels School in Letterkenny. The plight of the nine families, who have been told their children with special needs have no place at Little Angels […]