A EuroMillions player in Donegal had a Tuesday night to remember after winning the top prize of €500,000 in last night’s Plus draw. The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased on the day of the draw at XL Blaney Stores in Lagg, Milford. The winning numbers in the Tuesday, December 9 EuroMillions Plus draw were: […]
Minister McConalogue launches Christmas in the Post Offices campaign
Donegal Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, visited Carndonagh Post Office to officially launch An Post’s nationwide Christmas in the Post Offices campaign alongside local Postmaster, John McGuinness. The initiative highlights the central place of post offices for local communities, business and commerce, especially at Christmas time with post, ecommerce, financial services and last-minute gift ideas […]
Essential maintenance works to safeguard water supply in Donegal continuing
UISCE Éireann’s efforts to safeguard water supply for homes and businesses in Donegal is continuing, with essential maintenance works taking place this week. Crews are continuing with necessary reservoir cleaning works at reservoirs on Frosses–Inver Regional Water Supply Scheme today, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Although unlikely, customers in Mountcharles and Frosses may experience some supply disruptions or […]
A picture-perfect evening at Loreto Community School Milford prom
Our photographer Clive Wasson covered Loreto Community School’s prom in the Silver Tassie Hotel last Thursday.
The restoration of school dental services in Killybegs to be raised in Dáil this morning
The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the restoration of school dental services in Killybegs, Co. Donegal, will be raised by Senator Manus Boyle in the Seanad this morning. It is one of the Commencement Matters selected by the Cathaoirleach for discussion from 10:30 am. The Senator has five minutes to […]
Three people taken to hospital following collision in Stranorlar
THREE people have been taken to hospital following a collision in Stranorlar. The single vehicle collision occurred at Mullindrait shortly before 7.45am this morning. A garda spokesperson said: “Three people were brought by ambulance to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.” Advertisement The road remains open, but motorists are urged to expect delays. […]
Hundreds still without electricity after Storm Bram
HUNDREDS of customers in Moville and Stranorlar remain without electricity this morning. In Moville, 777 customers are affected, while 52 customers are without power in Stranorlar. ESB estimates that supply will be restored in Stranorlar before 1pm today, and in Moville before 2pm. Advertisement A spokesperson for ESB said: “We’re assessing the damage to the […]
Significant progress with new DCB Scheme – McConalogue
Donegal Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, says significant progress has been made in the rebuilding of houses in Donegal since the new Enhanced Defective Concrete Block Scheme was introduced in July 2023. Speaking in the Dáil on the second stage debate on the Defective Concrete Amendment Bill, the Minister of State for Sport and Postal […]
Tributes paid to Drumkeen’s past and present volunteers
Drumkeen Environmental Community Group hosted a warm and heartfelt evening to recognise and thank both current and former committee members whose quiet dedication over the years has helped to enhance and maintain the parish. The hall was set up with a lovely Christmas spirit. Guests were welcomed with tea, buns, and mulled wine, accompanied by […]
Donegal homes left without power as Storm Bram hits
Hundreds of homes in Stranorlar and Bundoran have been left without power as Storm Bram hits Donegal. More than 1,200 additional homes in the south of the county had also lost power earlier, though supply has since been restored. ESB estimates that power in Stranorlar will be restored before 1pm tomorrow, while electricity in Bundoran […]