UISCE Éireann’s leak detection crews continue to work in the Keelogs and Druminor areas of Buncrana as they search for a significant leak. The leak is putting pressure on water supply for customers and as a result night time restrictions have been put in place. These essential restrictions, from 11pm tonight to 7am tomorrow morning, […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday evening, February 3
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Dr Patrick Joseph (Joe) Mulholland, Dublin and Stranorlar Adam Patrick McDonnell, Convoy Advertisement Tina Gallagher, Burnfoot and Newtowncunningham Rita Boyle (née Lafferty), Strabane and Ballindrait Noeleen Brennan, Ardara Dr Patrick Joseph (Joe) Mulholland, Dublin and Stranorlar The death has occurred of Dr Patrick Joseph (Joe) Mulholland, Foxrock, […]
Agri Aware’s Farm Walk and Talk returns with additional dates
AGRI Aware’s annual Farm Walk and Talk series is returning for 2026, offering second-level students studying agricultural science the chance to step onto farms across the country in the coming weeks. This year’s series will see each event cover all cross-cutting themes of the agricultural science curriculum, with the addition of a stand dedicated to […]
Costings for the Defective Block Scheme are two years out of date- TD
DONEGAL Sinn Féin TD Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has slammed the ongoing refusal of the government to update the costings that underpin the Defective Concrete Block Grant Scheme. The Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) published their last Report on Construction Costs for the Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme back in March, 2024, and building costs have […]
New family resource centre approved for Gaoth Dobhair
APPROVAL has been granted for a new family resource centre in Gaoth Dobhair, located at Machaire Chlochair, Doirí Beaga. Donegal TD Pat the Cope Gallagher warmly welcomed today’s announcement by the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley. Speaking after the announcement, Pat the Cope Gallagher said: “I am particularly pleased to see Gaoth […]
Gardaí seize car without tax for over 1,000 days
GARDAÍ have seized a car in Derrybeg after discovering it had not been taxed for over 1,000 days. This comes after gardaí from the Milford Roads Policing Unit stopped a car at a checkpoint in the area yesterday morning. Following inspection, they discovered the car had not been taxed for over 1,000 days, had no […]
Two motorists arrested following high speed racing in Letterkenny
TWO motorists have been arrested after they were observed racing each other at high speed on the Four Lane Road (N56) in Letterkenny. Gardaí from the Buncrana Roads Policing Unit were conducting patrols in the area over the weekend as part of the Road Safety and Traffic Enforcement Campaign. A garda spokesperson said: “The speed […]
Weather: Cloudy today with scattered outbreaks of rain
TODAY will be cloudy with scattered outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Highest temperatures of 3 to 6 degrees. Tonight will remain cloudy with patchy rain and drizzle. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 0 to 4 degrees, coldest in the northwest in light to moderate winds, stronger along coasts.
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday morning, February 3
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Rita Boyle (née Lafferty), Strabane and Ballindrait John (Dessie) Rooney, Quigley’s Point Advertisement Noeleen Brennan, Ardara Sally Houston (née Hughes), Newtowncunningham Andrew Dinsmore, Ballintra Kathleen (Cattie) Martin (née Mc Ateer), Fanad Adrian McHugh, Derrybeg Catherine Gallagher, Ballyshannon Rita (Margaret) McLaughlin (née Porter), Lifford Elizabeth (Betty) Mc Grory […]
The Way We Were
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Ava Maguire delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. If you have a photograph you would like published, send it to editor@donegalnews.com January 10, 1976 NO BIN COLLECTION SERVICE IN LETTERKENNY Advertisement From this week, Letterkenny is altogether without a domestic refuse collection service. The entire system has broken […]