By Tara McCormack After a week of unpredictable weather, including both storms and sightings of the northern lights across the county, Donegal is set to enjoy a relatively calm and pleasant weekend. According to Met Éireann, the next couple of days will be mostly dry conditions and sunny spells. Advertisement On Friday, Donegal, like much […]
HSE concerned over spike in measles cases in Donegal
By Tara McCormack The HSE and the Department of Public Health have expressed significant concern regarding the recent surge in measles cases. Over the past four weeks, an alarming number of new cases have been reported, particularly in the North Donegal area. Advertisement Public Health Consultant, Dr. Anthony Breslin, highlighted the troubling situation, noting that […]
ATU Students’ Union issue scam warning and how to identify warning signs
As the academic year kicks off, the ATU Students’ Union is urging students to stay vigilant against rental scams. With the demand for student accommodation at its peak, the Union is highlighting essential do’s and don’ts for those seeking housing, aiming to prevent students from falling prey to fraudulent schemes. The ATU Students’ Union is […]
Letterkenny’s Summer Sessions 2024: Gate times, line up, car parking and restricted items
By Tara McCormack SUMMER Sessions Letterkenny is about to take the town by storm from the 15th to the 18th of August 2024. The festival promises an exciting blend of live music, thrilling funfair rides, tasty food stalls, and a fully licensed bar. Advertisement Held at Kiltoy, Letterkenny (Eircode F92C57F), just an eight-minute walk from […]
Clannad’s €30,000 scholarship awarded to Gaeltacht artist Daniel De Buitléir
By Tara McCormack IN a celebration of Irish language and culture, Údarás na Gaeltachta has awarded the prestigious “Clannad – Fifty Years in Bloom” scholarship to Gaeltacht artist Daniel De Buitléir. This €30,000 scholarship, named in honour of the legendary music group Clannad, recognises the band’s influence on Irish language affairs over the past half-century. […]
Killybegs Coast Guard assist two injured in separate callouts in the area
By Tara McCormack THE Killybegs Coast Guard was busy on Monday, responding to two separate emergencies in their area. The first incident occurred in the afternoon when the Coast Guard was dispatched to assist a hill walker who had fallen while trekking up Slieve League. The walker, a female, sustained a lower leg injury during […]
Local restaurant damaged in overnight fire closes doors until further notice
A well-known restaurant in South Donegal, Mani’s Bar and Bistro, was significantly damaged in a fire that broke out early this morning at approximately 3 a.m. Gardaí and emergency services responded promptly to the blaze at the establishment on Pettigo’s Main Street. In a statement posted on social media, the restaurant reassured the community that […]
Over 1000 homes lose power following overnight storm
According to ESB’s PowerCheck website, power is expected to be restored to affected homes and businesses between 2 pm and 6 pm today, Monday, August 12. Throughout the night, over 1,100 homes experienced power outages, coinciding with a Status Orange rain and wind warning that was in effect from midnight until 4 am. Killybegs and […]