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 […]
Weather: Mostly cloudy day with outbreaks of rain and drizzle
TODAY will be mostly cloudy at first, with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. It will brighten up through the morning and afternoon, with sunny spells and showers following. Some of the showers will be heavy, with isolated thunderstorms and hail possible. Advertisement Highs of 14 to 17 degrees with winds increasing moderate to fresh and […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday, September 10
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Mary Porter, Muff, Bridgend and Dublin William (Billy) Reid, Donegal Town Advertisement Jim Greene, Dungloe Owen Byrne, Ardara Cornelius (Con) Boyle, Dublin and Kilcar Mark Fields, Stranorlar Mary Porter, Muff, Bridgend and Dublin The death has occurred at The Donegal Hospice of Mary Porter, 14 Warren View […]
Road works to commence in Ramelton this week
ROAD surfacing works will take place on Pound Street in Ramelton on Thursday, September 11 and Friday, September 12. Local diversions will be in operation.
Mahon’s Way to showcase Lifford on new series this Sunday
THIS coming Sunday, Mahon’s Way will travel to Lifford as part of their brand-new series on UTV. Exploring the rich veins of heritage, history and culture, Joe Mahon’s ongoing journey promises to leave no stone unturned in his quest for the quirky, the unusual and the ‘lesser spotted’ stories. This coming Sunday, September 14, at […]