GARDAÍ say they are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the death of a male at a location near Ardara in the early hours of this morning. A garda spokesperson has confirmed that at approximately 3.50am, Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to an assault at a domestic residence outside the town. A male in […]
Arctic conditions causing major disruption across Donegal
MANY parts of Donegal awoke to a blanket of snow this morning and there has been widespread disruption with school closures, cancellations and extremely dangerous driving conditions right across the county. Many people have chosen not to travel to work this morning with conditions in some areas reported to have worsened since early morning. Those […]
Cold snap: List of school closures in Donegal, Monday, January 5
SOME schools around Donegal have taken the decision not to open tomorrow as the cold snap continues. The following schools are closed in Donegal tomorrow: Cara Children’s Centre, Letterkenny Advertisement Learn ‘n’ Play Preschool, Letterkenny Murlog National School, Lifford St Mary’s National School, Castlefin Kerrykeel National School Ray National School, Manorcunningham Crana College, Buncrana […]
Gardaí in Glenties receive new patrol car after decade long wait
GARDAÍ in Glenties have received a new patrol car for the first time in more than ten years. Last night, local councillor Brian Carr had the opportunity to view the new vehicle when he met garda Ciaran Cassidy, who was on duty in the town. The new garda car is a fully electric, brand-new Škoda […]
New payments will help thousands of Donegal families – McConalogue
DONEGAL Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, says the new social protection increases that came into effect on Thursday will provide meaningful support to vulnerable households across Donegal. Commenting on the announcement by the Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary, that over €1 billion in new social protection measures are being introduced, the Minister of State […]
Weather: Cold today with scattered wintry showers
TODAY will be cold with frost, ice and fog or freezing fog patches slow to clear. There’ll be sunny spells and scattered wintry showers with some further snow accumulations. Highest temperatures of 1 to 4 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be very cold with frost and icy stretches. Scattered wintry showers will continue, leading to some […]
Speeding driver arrested near Letterkenny after testing positive for cocaine
A SPEEDING driver was arrested earlier today just outside Letterkenny after testing positive for cocaine. Gardaí from the Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit stopped the motorist after detecting a car traveling in excess of the legal speed limit on the dual carriageway. Following a drug test that detected cocaine, the driver was arrested Advertisement A garda […]
Gallery: Large crowds turn out for Gartan ‘Big Dip’ on New Year’s Day
LOTS of locals from Churchill and beyond braved the chilly waters of Gartan Lake on New Year’s Day to take part in the annual Gartan ‘Big Dip’, held in support of St Columba’s Church, Churchill. The Gartan Outdoor Education and Training Centre (OETC) kindly provided the use of the boathouse, offering swimmers a warm space […]
From the archives: The way we were
Róise Collins delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. If you have a photograph you would like published, send it to editor@donegalnews.com December 27, 1975 Advertisement WHAT LIES AHEAD FOR DONEGAL IN 1976 WITH the black clouds of economic gloom gathering in the near distance Donegal people are wondering […]
Helping those who don’t yet have the words to explain what they’re going through
Hi Avril, how are things with you? Could you tell us a bit about yourself please? I’m originally from Gortahork and still regularly visit my mum and dad, my sister Martina, my brother Gerard and his family, so I’m regularly on the road. I moved to Redcastle 25 years ago, and we love it. We’ve […]