A MOBILE home in Ramelton was destroyed in a fire which gardaí believe may have been started deliberately. Gardai in Milford are investigating a criminal damage incident that occurred in the area of Castleshanaghan, Ramelton, in the early hours of Thursday, January 2 at approximately 4.10am. The fire services attended the scene. Advertisement The mobile home was […]
Woman injured in row over taxi in Ballybofey
GARDAÍ are investigating an alleged assault on a woman following a row between a number of people over a taxi. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to an alleged assault that occurred at Main Street in Ballybofey, near the AIB Bank, between1.30am and 2am on Wednesday, January 1. A row broke out at that location between a […]
Man assaulted on De Valera Road in Letterkenny
GARDAÍ are appealing for information following an alleged assault in Letterkenny. Gardaí have said that one man, who was part of a group fo six to seven other men, assaulted a man on De Valera Road in the early hours of Friday, December 27, at approximately 3am. The injured man sustained non-life threatening injuries as […]
Major ATU development plans given green light
by Louise Doyle THE green light has been given for a major development at Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Letterkenny campus. Applicant, the ATU lodged plans with Donegal County Council in September 2024 for the proposed development of a site extending 1.08 hectares, Port Road. Advertisement The impressive plans comprised the construction of a three-storey library, IT, and general education building comprising […]
Letterkenny recorded the poorest air quality in country
By Róise Collins Letterkenny has recorded some of the poorest air quality in the country according to monitoring from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Saturday, January 4, saw the largest spike in dangerous pollutants such as particulate matter, which can increase the risk of health problems such as heart disease and asthma. Advertisement The main […]
Mickey Joe rock n’rolls on Dancing with the Stars
by Evelyn Cullen With its rock n’roll theme complete with air guitar, split jumps and leather pants, Mickey Joe Harte’s debut performance on Dancing with the Stars did not disappoint. The Donegal singer-song writer took to the dance floor last night in the new series of the popular tv show with his professional dance partner […]
50 years on: Remembering a terrible tragedy
Fifty years on: The ‘Evelyn Marie’ disaster is remembered
Brid sorts her last letter in Derrybeg after 35 years
Hardworking postal operative Brid Campbell has sorted her last letter in Derrybeg after 35 years of dedicated service. Staff in Derrybeg Post Office made a lovely presentation to Brid, to thank her for her service. We wish Brid all the very best for the future. Advertisement
Irish language signage spend
An estimated €60,000 will be spent by Donegal County Council this year on ensuring that correct road signage in Irish is in place. This is part of an ongoing programme (a similar amount was spent in 2024) to repair and replace signage in order to comply with the requirements of the Official Languages Act.
Uisce Éireann issue burst water pipes advice
As temperatures plummet to below zero, Uisce Éireann is reminding people in Donegal to protect their water pipes from the freezing weather. Water expands by nearly 10% as it freezes and turns into ice, which stops the flow of water through pipes. This can even cause new pipes to split. Uisce Éireann is urging people do […]