ESB Networks has announced the expansion of its Weather Watch Schools Programme, which has seen strong uptake from schools in Donegal. ESBN Weather Watch is an innovative educational initiative for Junior Cycle and Transition Year Geography students linking weather patterns to renewable energy generation in an engaging and educational way. The schools taking part in […]
Letterkenny parish member receives papal blessing at special Vatican audience
John Richard, a dedicated member of St Eunan’s Cathedral Parish Pastoral Council and Eucharist minister, experienced what he describes as “one of the best moments in life” when he attended a Special Audience with Pope Leo at the Vatican on Saturday, January 10. The special gathering brought together thousands of volunteers from across the globe […]
Donegal distillery swaps Blue Monday for ‘Crolly Monday’ with free tours
Crolly Distillery will open its doors to the public for a full day of free distillery tours on Monday, January 19, replacing the depressingly commercialised concept of ‘Blue Monday’ with an uplifting community-focused alternative. The Donegal distillery has branded the open day ‘Crolly Monday’, offering complimentary guided Distillery Experience Tour & Tasting throughout the day […]
Ardara bids farewell to beloved Stephen McCahill
The pews of Church Of The Holy Family were packed this afternoon as the community of Ardara and beyond gathered to bid farewell to Stephen McCahill. The funeral cortege passed through his hometown, making its way past the Corner House Bar, where floral tributes were lined outside the building. Stephen’s coffin, draped in the Ardara […]
Call for more women to step forward as Donegal faces stark gender imbalance in local politics
Cllr Joy Beard has encouraged women across Donegal to consider political leadership and representation, highlighting free election training workshops run by See Her Elected as an important first step. Donegal County Council remains the most gender-imbalanced local authority in Ireland, with just 3 women among 37 councillors, meaning women account for less than 10 per […]
Very poor road conditions across Donegal this morning
Road conditions are very poor again this morning with reports of black ice on roads across Donegal. The Glenmaquin/Listillion junction on the N13 is in a particularly dangerous state this morning, with gardaí advising people to use an alternative route. Back Road Curraghamone to Drumboe is also impassable due to ice. Advertisement Gardaí in Donegal […]
Read DL 2026 launched this week
Read DL 2026 opened this week on Thursday, January 8. It launched on ‘Around the Northwest’ with John Breslin on Highland Radio. The chosen book this year is The boy with big decisions by Helen Rutter. READ DL will continue until March 26. Highland Radio will again broadcast at the closing ceremony in Glenveagh National Park. […]
‘Government has abandoned Irish farmers on Mercosur’
Donegal TD and Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Finance Pearse Doherty has accused Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Lowry Independents of a massive failure on the Mercosur trade deal which was widely opposed by farmers. Sinn Féin will also bring another motion to the Dáil next week demanding accountability on the issue. “The Mercosur trade deal […]
Gritters to be deployed tomorrow morning as freezing rain warnings issued
With temperatures set to dip again tonight and the possibility of freezing rain in some areas, Donegal County Council has confirmed that all designated gritting routes across the county will be treated tonight and again from 6am tomorrow morning. Meanwhile, Gardaí in Donegal have issued a safety warning. They urged road users to drive with […]
Garda operation targeting dissident republican activity
As part of an investigation into dissident republican activity, Gardaí attached to the Serious Crime Functional area, Donegal Garda Division have arrested a male aged in his 30s. The male was arrested for alleged membership of an unlawful organisation and is currently detained at a station in the Garda North Western Region under Section 30 […]