LOUGH Swilly RNLI was tasked yesterday by Malin Head Coast Guard Radio at 12.40pm to Culdaff Bay after reports of a flare seen in the area. They were assisted by Rescue 118 and units from the Greencastle Coast Guard. After an extensive search of the area, all SAR units were stood down and the volunteer […]
Donegal Horizons gearing up for annual Inclusion Cup
DONEGAL Horizons are set to take to the pitch to compete in the annual Inclusion Cup. After the success of last year’s event, New Horizons Partnership is hosting their second annual inclusion football cup. The competition has gained popularity with eight different disability services across the North West now entering a team, including Donegal Horizons. Advertisement […]
Another yellow weather warning issued for Donegal
ANOTHER status yellow weather warning has been issued for Donegal. Met Eireann is forecasting lying snow and freezing temperatures from 6pm this evening until 12 noon tomorrow. Met Eireann said, “Falls of sleet and snow Wednesday morning could produce some temporary accumulations. Advertisement “Potential impacts include icy roads and paths and hazardous travelling conditions.” Affected […]
Trail Gazers Project ‘toolkit’ unveiled
A ‘toolkit’ mapping the development of a multi-million euro walking trail through eight European locations has been launched. The Atlantic Area Trail Gazers Project includes paths from Donegal to Portugal. Its aim was to determine the impact of investing in walking and recreational paths on rural communities. It also explored ways the impact can be enhanced. Advertisement As part of Enterprise Week […]
Inch musician readying guitar and Guinness for special St Patrick’s Day gig
DONEGAL singer songwriter Keith Harkin is returning to Ireland to play a special livestream show in his pub at Glack House on Inch Island this St Patrick’s Day. Growing up singing in pubs with his father, Keith is coming home with his own young son to reinstate the family tradition. Currently residing in Portugal, Harkin will […]
Drop-in event urging businesses to promote Irish
LETTERKENNY businesses are being encouraged to promote their use of the Irish language by utilising the many supports and schemes available to them. Líonra Leitir Ceanainn will host a drop-in networking event from 12-2pm on Wednesday March 15. The event will offer local businesses information and advice on how to avail of the Foras na […]
Rogue pig hogs the limelight
A large black pig that was spotted running loose near busy roads in Donegal Town has been safely captured following a multi-agency rescue effort. Donegal-based charity Animals In Need said the call out was one of their more unusual rescues. The charity received a call from the gardaí who required their assistance in catching the […]
Gardaí warn public to be vigilant of the ‘grandparent scam’
GARDAÍ in Donegal are warning the public to be aware of a scam text, known as the ‘grandparent scam’. The scam targets members of the public who receive a random text message purporting to be from a family member stating that they require financial help or are in some sort of trouble which needs to […]
Free postcards available in every Donegal Post Office ahead of St Patrick’s Day
An Post is getting into the St Patrick’s Day spirit by providing FREE postcards to customers in every Post Office from tomorrow which can use to send love across the globe with an international stamp this St Patrick’s Day. The postcard’s striking design features illustrations from The Book of Kells and reflect An Post’s limited […]
Donegal roads to be gritted tonight as cold snap is set to return
ALL Donegal Winter Maintenance designated gritting routes will be gritted from 8pm tonight and again at 6am tomorrow morning. Donegal gritting route index as follows: 01: National Primary North 02: National Primary Central 03: National Primary South 04: Inishowen South 05: Inishowen East 06: Inishowen West 07: Milford South 08: Milford North 09: Cill […]