Power outages, flooding and heavy snow across Donegal


Several homes and businesses across Donegal are without power this morning after a night of heavy rain, strong winds and snow showers. There have been power outages right across the county and ESB crews have been working throughout the night in an attempt to restore power to homes and businesses.  In some cases, power has […]


Gardaí appeal for help in tracing Churchill teenager


Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a Donegal teenager. Gardaí say 15-year-old Nicole Doyle has been missing from her home in Churchill since the early hours of Thursday, November 21. Nicole is described as being approximately 5 foot 1 inch in height, with a slim build, brown hair and blue […]


Donegal paramedic sexually assaulted and had her jaw broken at work


by Louise Doyle A DONEGAL paramedic who was sexually assaulted and had her jaw broken in separate incidents at work, has called for harsher sentences to be handed down to perpetrators of violent crimes against emergency workers. The frontline worker told the Donegal News she has suffered with panic attacks since her ordeal and had to undergo counselling. Advertisement […]


NoWDOC to move to new premises in town next week


by Louise Doyle NOWDOC in Letterkenny will relocate to new premises next week, the HSE has confirmed. The GP treatment centre will move from its current location in Oldtown to Errigal Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Hub, Kilmacrennan Road, Letterkenny, (F92 NP23), from 6pm on Tuesday, November 26. Advertisement The NoWDOC GP Out of Hours Service provides an […]


Twenty candidates to battle for five seats in Donegal


NOMINATIONS closed on Saturday for candidates wishing to contest the General Election on November 29. There are 20 candidates for the five seater Donegal constituency. There will definitely be at least one new face representing the constituency in the new Dáil with outgoing deputy Joe McHugh (Fine Gael) not seeking re-election. Advertisement A number of […]


Graduation success for Natasha McCollum


Natasha McCollum pictured following her recent graduation at ATU Donegal where she was conferred with a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Intellectual Disability Nursing. Natasha is a past pupil of the Royal and Prior School, Raphoe and is a daughter of Robert and Martina McCollum, Carrick, Manorcunningham. Well done Natasha – a wonderful achievement. If […]


Ukrainian family left feeling distressed after receiving eviction notice


By Dionne Meehan A UKRAINIAN family living in Ramelton are fearing for their future after they received an eviction notice last week. This comes after up to 80 Ukrainian refugees living in the heritage town were asked to vacate their accommodation by December 11. Advertisement As the Department of Equality and Integration continue to end […]


Donegal County Council named Local Authority of the Year 2024


DONEGAL County Council was named Local Authority of the Year at the Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards which took place yesterday evening, Thursday, November 21. The 21st annual awards ceremony was held in association with the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage, sponsored by Orsted, showcasing and celebrating the best of Local […]


Storm Bert to hit Ireland this weekend


THIS weekend, storm Bert will move close to Ireland, displacing the recent cold Arctic air mass. Very strong winds and heavy rain will track north-eastwards over the country tonight and tomorrow morning, Saturday. Storm Bert will continue to dominate through the weekend and into early next week and further weather warnings can be expected.