Thousands of homes across Donegal were impacted by power outages this afternoon during the status yellow wind warning. While power has been restored to most homes and businesses, ESB are currently working to repair a number of faults including in Glenties and Newtowncunningham. Despite the warning for strong and gusty winds being lifted, Donegal still […]
Palestine group share disappointment at lack of action following meeting with Minister McConalogue
A joint delegation from the Inishowen and Donegal branches of the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign have expressed their disappointment with the government’s position and lack of meaningful action on Palestine following a meeting with Minister Charlie McConalogue on Friday. A spokesperson for the group said, “The government is trying to appear to be taking action […]
Local heroes recognised at Garda Youth Awards
OVER 100 young people, including some exceptional individuals from Donegal, have been honoured for their outstanding contributions to their communities at the prestigious Garda National Youth Awards. The annual ceremony, launched in 2019, celebrates young people and groups who have gone above and beyond to make a real difference in their local areas. Among the individuals […]
Age is no barrier to active retirees in Donegal
More than 250 older people competed this week in the 13th annual Active Retirement Ireland National Bowls Competition, which took place at the Gleneagle INEC Arena in Killarney, Co Kerry. Active Retirement Ireland has 516 local Active Retirement Associations in communities across Ireland, including in Donegal, bringing together older people who organise social events and […]
Yellow weather warnings in place for wind and rain
Met Éireann has issued a status yellow wind warning for Donegal effective from 12pm this afternoon until 4pm, with forecasters advising of strong and gusty west to northwest winds. The conditions may lead to fallen branches, loose debris and challenging travel across the county. Donegal also remains under a status yellow rain warning, which came […]
Council budget meeting adjourned amid heated exchanges
By Chris Ashmore COUNCILLORS have failed to approve Donegal Co. Council’s plans to spend a record €224 million under its Draft Revenue Budget for 2026. Members met today to give the green light for the local authority’s day-to-day expenditure next year. However, the big stumbling block was the Council’s proposed increase of 5 per cent […]
New whale species for Ireland washes up in Donegal
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has today confirmed that a species of whale, never before recorded in Ireland, washed up in Donegal last weekend. The body of a female Narwhal was retrieved by the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group, working with regional staff in the National Parks and Wildlife Service. The Narwhal is […]
Letterkenny woman marks 20 years of combating loneliness at Christmas
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THIS Christmas marks 20 years since kind-hearted Letterkenny woman Kathy O’Connor began her mission to combat isolation amongst those living alone during the festive season. Over the past two decades, Kathy and her many volunteers have brought hundreds, if not thousands, of individuals together on the most wonderful day of the year to share a […]
A day of memories and sporting connections in Ramelton
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By Paddy Walsh A historic house in Ramelton has, in its time, accommodated two former captains of the world renowned All Blacks rugby team. For a short period of five years, Dave Gallaher lived with his family in their home at Market Cross before they departed for a new life in New Zealand in 1878 […]
Poignant Mass remembers local road traffic victims
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A Mass held to remember victims of road traffic collisions took place in Teach Pobail Chríost Rí in Gortahork last Sunday morning. Parishioners and visitors from further across the county who have lost loved ones on the roads filled the pews. As they did, whispers filtered through the congregation of a road tragedy in Dundalk, […]