Water supply disruptions in Fanad area this evening


Uisce Éireann is advising of supply disruptions which are affecting the Fanad area of Donegal this evening. The national water utility have reported that high demand on the network coupled with low reservoir levels will result in water shortages for customers in the area. Both water treatment plants serving the Fanad area are operating at […]


Serious traffic collision between Creeslough and Termon


Gardaí have advised that a road closure is in place due to a serious road traffic collision that occurred on the N56 at Derryfad, between Creeslough and Termon this afternoon. Diversions are currently in place. Gardaí are requesting everyone to please avoid the area if possible and allow extra time for your journey. Further details […]


Little Angels School to receive two additional teaching posts


It has been confirmed this morning that the Little Angels School in Letterkenny is to receive two extra teachers. The Minister for Special Education, Michael Moynihan TD, has confirmed to Pat the Cope Gallagher TD, that the school will receive two additional teaching posts on foot of notification of enrolments received by the school management. […]


No date yet for resumption of mining public inquiry


THERE is still no timescale for the resumption of the public inquiry into controversial plans to open a gold mine in the North which could potentially impact cross-border waterways including the River Finn in Donegal. The proposed gold mine will be located outside Greencastle within Fermanagh and Omagh District Council. The inquiry got underway in January […]


Dogs Trust issues hot weather warning for dog owners


DOGS Trust have issued a Hot Weather Warning for dog owners ahead of the return of the sunny weather. As temperatures are set to soar into the twenties, Dogs Trust have reminded owners of the dangers posed to dogs during warm weather. Dogs can’t handle the heat as well as people can and high temperatures […]


Monsignor Carr celebrates Diamond Jubilee in St Baithin’s Church


THE former parish priest of St Johnston, Monsignor Dan Carr celebrated his Diamond Jubilee at a special Mass on Thursday night. Large crowds attended the special occasion in St. Baithin’s Church. In an interview with the Donegal News last year as he prepared to step down from his role as St. Johnston Parish Priest after an […]