THE organisers of the annual Donegal Person of the Year awards celebrations are inviting nominations for this year’s award. The annual award is organised by the Donegal Association in Dublin and is presented at a special gala celebration in Dublin. John McCarter from Buncrana was the Donegal Person of the Year for 2024. Advertisement The […]
Donegal County Council announce road closures in Milford
DUE to emergency works, the L-1242-1 Drumbern Road, Milford will be blocked to traffic from 9.30am to 3pm tomorrow, Thursday, October 16 and on Friday with local access only. Diversions will be in place via R-246 Kerrykeel Rd, L-1252-2 Coopers Road & R-245 Main Street. HGV’s are asked to avoid this route during this time.
Letterkenny and Inishowen residents warned after a series of ‘bogus callers’
GARDAÍ in Donegal are warning people to be extra vigilant with reports that bogus callers have been operating in different parts of the county. The Gardaí received a number of reports of people encountering these callers in the Inishowen and Letterkenny areas this week. People are encouraged to stay vigilant regardless of where they are […]
Winning lotto ticket purchased in West Donegal
A EuroMillions player in Donegal is celebrating a midweek windfall after matching five numbers and one Lucky Star in Tuesday night’s draw (October 7), scooping a prize worth €241,123. The Donegal player purchased their winning Quick Pick ticket on the day of the draw from Maple Burtonport Petrol Station, Crossroads, Burtonport, Co. Donegal. The winning […]
‘Being a frontline worker is a vocation’
Killea man who previously worked as a nurse steps into new role as a garda
‘The people of Donegal have been failed with this short-sighted budget’- Deputy Ward
DEPUTY Charles Ward has told Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe, that he has “failed the people of Donegal completely, with this short-sighted budget”. The Donegal TD said, “When presenting this budget, Minister Pascal Donohoe said: ‘We are making the best possible use of the resources available, to invest in our future and to strengthen our foundations’ […]
Yellow weather warning for Donegal
MET Éireann have issued a status yellow rain warning for Donegal. There will be widespread rain which will be heavy at times. The likely impacts include localised flooding, difficult travelling conditions and blocked drains. The warning will be in place from tomorrow (Thursday), October 2 at 6am until Thursday, October 2 at 8pm.
Excitement in Donegal Town as new business announced
THERE was much excitement around Donegal Town yesterday as a new business was announced. McCafferty’s took to social media yesterday and declared that they will be opening a new venue in Donegal Town. This new business will be known as McCafferty’s on The Pier and will be ready to open its doors before Christmas party […]
Donegal’s Kelley bags the prize as she wins The Traitors
LETTERKENNY woman, Kelley Higgins delighted Donegal viewers last night as she was announced as the winner of The Traitors series. The 23 year old was the youngest contestant on the show. She entered the game as a ‘faithful’ and managed to make her way through the entire game without murder or banishment. Advertisement Kelley was […]
Water outage in Lettermacaward
UISCE Éireann crews are responding to an issue at the Lettermacaward Water Treatment Plant this morning, which will result in supply outages for customers in Lettermacaward and the surrounding areas. As a result of mechanical issues at the plant, reservoir levels have fallen and this is impacting supply to homes and businesses in the area. […]