Met Éireann issue weather warning for Donegal


MET Éireann have issued a Level Yellow weather alert for Donegal. The moderate weather warning is for heavy rainfall in the county.  Significant rainfall accumulations from heavy showers and longer spells of rain are to be expected. Isolated thunderstorms are also possible. Advertisement The potential impacts of the rainfall are localised flooding, poor visibility and […]


Suspected theft of 27 sheep from Ramelton


GARDAÍ are investigating the suspected theft of 27 sheep from Ramelton. The theft occurred in the area of Newtown sometime between Tuesday, July 15 and Sunday, August 24. A garda spokesperson said: “Twenty seven sheep are believed to have been stolen from a field in that area between those dates and the theft was only […]


Cash stolen from car parked at medical practice


Gardaí are reminding people not to leave any valuables in their vehicles when unattended following the theft of cash from a car parked at a medical centre in Letterkenny. The theft occurred at a car park on the Pearse Road area sometime between Tuesday, August 19 at 3pm and midday the following day. Gardaí have […]


Gardaí seek dash cam footage following alleged assault


GARDAÍ investigating an alleged assault in St Johnston have made an appeal for dash cam footage. The alleged assault occurred at a property in the area of Cois Abhainn on Saturday, August 23, at approximately 4.10am. “As part of our investigation, we are appealing to anyone who may have travelled in that area with a dash-cam […]


Electric Picnic dreams dashed after scam


By Aoife Doherty WHEN Zara McGettigan saw a familiar face selling an Electric Picnic ticket online, she thought her luck was in. However, her dream was cut short when the ticket sale turned out to be a scam. Advertisement Electric Picnic, which takes place at the end of August in Stradbally, is renowned for its […]


Three males flee scene following Killygordon collision


GARDAÍ say they are anxious to identify three males who took off on foot following a two-vehicle collision in Killygordon. The collision occurred at the bridge, Railway Road, Killygordon, on Sunday, August 17, shortly after 9.35pm. One of the cars involved was abandoned near the scene, and three males took off on foot in the direction of the Crossroads. […]


Coláiste Ailigh announces new deputy principal


DONEGAL Education and Training Board (ETB) have announced the appointment of Ms Aoife De Náis as the new Deputy Principal of Coláiste Ailigh in Letterkenny. Aoife vacates the post as Deputy Principal of Gairmscoil Chú Uladh, which she took up in 2022. She worked there as a Physical Education and Maths teacher after graduating from […]