THIS morning will be wet and windy with rain turning heavy in places. Winds will increase strong and gusty with gales at times. The rain will give way to scattered showers through the evening, as winds ease moderate to fresh. Advertisement Some of the showers will be heavy. Highest afternoon temperatures of 6 to 9 […]
Deaths in Donegal, Friday morning, December 5
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Sarah McCrory, Ballindrait Frank Porter, Cork and Redcastle Advertisement Margaret McGlynn, Bruckless Teresa Ferry, Letterkenny Dan Cunningham, Killybegs Patrick (Pat) Devenney, London and Manorcunningham Patrick (Pat) Deehan, Carraig Airt Connell McDevitt, Portnoo James O’Donnell, Annagry Paul Colgan, Coventry and Ballybofey Michael McBride, Fanad Anthony ‘Con’ Gallagher, Frosses […]
Drumkeen’s TJ to appear on Late Late Toy Show
DRUMKEEN’S TJ McDaid is set to appear on tomorrow night’s Late Late Toy Show. The local girl, who is a Little Blue Hero, received a special visit this week from her garda buddies, Garda Annemarie McGrath and Garda Brenda Healy, before setting off on her big adventure to the capital. Brave TJ is best known as […]
Donegal County Council approves 2026 budget with no increase in commercial rates
DONEGAL County Council has approved its 2026 budget this evening, confirming that commercial rates will remain unchanged. To stay within the initial €224 million budget, the council will cut spending across several areas including tidy towns projects, housing maintenance an climate action programmes. Today’s annual budget meeting had previously been adjourned twice, most recently yesterday […]
Donegal Women’s Centre opens safe space for healing and support
DONEGAL Women’s Centre is proud to announce the official opening of The Haven Building. The building is a dedicated new space in Letterkenny which now houses the Donegal Community Counselling rooms and the Centre’s Creative Workshop spaces, a vital expansion of services supporting women’s mental health, trauma recovery, and emotional wellbeing across Donegal. The Haven […]
Renowned architect and presenter remembered following sudden passing
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TRIBUTES have been paid to TV presenter and architect Hugh Wallace following his sudden death at the age of 68. Hugh, who passed away at home in Dublin on Sunday night, was best known to TV audiences as a long-serving judge on the series Home of the Year and as The Great House Revival. In […]
Donegal Enterprise Awards take place tomorrow night
THE Donegal Enterprise Awards return this weekend to recognise the innovation and achievements of the county’s small business community across a wide range of sectors. Organised by Local Enterprise Office Donegal, the awards highlight the resilience and success of local businesses as they navigated a year of challenges. The ceremony takes place tomorrow evening, Friday, […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday evening, December 4
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Sarah McCrory, Ballindrait Frank Porter, Cork and Redcastle Advertisement Margaret McGlynn, Bruckless Teresa Ferry, Letterkenny Dan Cunningham, Killybegs Patrick (Pat) Devenney, London and Manorcunningham Patrick (Pat) Deehan, Carraig Airt Connell McDevitt, Portnoo James O’Donnell, Annagry Paul Colgan, Coventry and Ballybofey Michael McBride, Fanad Anthony ‘Con’ Gallagher, Frosses […]
Ireland Funds provides key funding to three Donegal organisations
THE Ireland Funds, the global philanthropic network, has awarded funding to three organisations in Donegal. This essential funding will empower a wide array of programmes that provide vital services and strengthen communities. The Donegal recipients of this year’s Heart of the Community Fund include Spraoi agus Spórt Family Centre Ltd, Liquid Therapy and Bluestack Special Needs […]
Funeral takes place of former County Manager, Michael McLoone
THE funeral took place yesterday in his native Ballyshannon of the former County Manager of Donegal County Council, Michael McLoone. Mr McLoone, who was also a highly decorated former Donegal GAA footballer, died on Sunday morning in Ballyshannon Community Hospital. His passing has been met with deep sadness among his many former colleagues within Donegal […]