A SPEEDING motorist in Stranorlar was detected driving at 107km/h in a 60km/h zone during the first days of the nationwide Christmas Road Safety campaign. Over the past week, An Garda Síochána carried out over 1,750 checkpoints, both statutory Mandatory Intoxicant Testing (MIT) and regular, high-visibility policing checkpoints. 118 people were arrested during this period […]
Gallery: Bronnadh na nGradam faoi aois CLG Ghaoth Dobhair
Our photographer Tommy Curran covered the Gaoth Dobhair GAA awards ceremony on Friday.
Gallery: Burtonport shines bright as Christmas lights switched on
Our photographer Eoin McGarvey attended the turning on of the Christmas lights in Burtonport on Saturday night.
Gallery: Donegal Boardwalk Resort and Spa officially opens in Carrigart
Our photographer Brian McDaid attended the official opening of the Donegal Boardwalk Resort and Spa last Thursday evening in Carrigart.
Best wishes to Colette as she finishes up in the Sandwich Company
Colette Shiels and her daughter Aoife pictured in Lifford on Saturday where they watched Gaeil Fhánada defeat Bundoran to win the Donegal U21 D Championship title. Colette finishes up at the Sandwich Company in Letterkenny today after 18 years and many will remember her working in Bakersville on the Church Lane before that. Always a […]
Storm Bram to hit Donegal tomorrow
AN orange wind warning will be in place across the county tomorrow as Storm Bram is set to bring very strong to gale-force winds. The warning is in place from 10am until 6pm. With strongest gusts expected along the coast, Met Éireann said the storm may lead to flooding in low-lying coastal areas, as well […]
Breaking: Gardaí at the scene of three car collision near Killygordon
GARDAÍ are currently at the scene of a three vehicle collision near Killygordon. The collision occurred this morning shortly after 7.30am on the N15 at Kiltown. No injuries have been reported at this time.
Donegal braces for wind warning tomorrow
A YELLOW wind warning is set to take effect across the county from 3am tomorrow, Tuesday. Very strong and gusty winds are expected, with possible gales near coastal areas. Members of the public are being advised to expect difficult travel conditions, and there is also a warning of flooding in low-lying coastal areas, wave overtopping, […]
Ramelton honours Monsignor’s 50 years in the priesthood
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IT was an evening of celebration and nostalgia in Ramelton on Friday as the community gathered to celebrate Monsignor J. Anthony McDaid’s golden jubilee in the priesthood. St Mary’s Church was filled with family members, friends and parishioners, and they were joined by Diocesan Administrator Monsignor Kevin Gillespie, Mevagh Parish Priest Very Rev Patrick Dunne, […]
HSA launches campaign to tackle silent killers on farms
THE Health and Safety Authority (HSA) will begin a week-long inspection campaign today, Monday, December 8. The campaign is aimed at improving farmers’ health and wellbeing which is a critical factor in reducing serious injuries and fatalities on farms. Farmers are at higher risk of certain health and wellness conditions due to the nature of […]