Met Éireann is forecasting sunny spells and scattered showers for today, Tuesday, August 20. Heavy and isolated showers are expected later this afternoon with highest temperatures 14 to 17 degrees. Winds will be fresh and gusty, but strong at times on coasts. Advertisement Tonight will see largely dry and clear spells with lowest temperatures 8 […]
Killybegs Coast Guard involved in gruelling seven hour call-out
KILLYBEGS Coast Guard Unit was involved in a seven-hour call-out yesterday. The unit was tasked by Malin Head Coast Guard to Glenlough Bay at 1.06pm, yesterday afternoon. The unit returned to base at 20.30pm last night. The call-out was dubbed “very successful” by all members.
Donegal’s wet weather dampens hopes for a glimpse of the blue supermoon
DONEGAL has been drenched in rain and shrouded in clouds all day, but with the blue supermoon on the horizon tonight, we’re crossing our fingers for a lucky break in the weather, even if just for a glimpse. However, Met Éireann warns that the wet and blustery conditions are here to stay, with light rain […]
Wedding of the Week: Colleen and James say ‘I Do’ in a beautiful Glenties ceremony
By Tara McCormack IN the serene setting of St. Connell’s Church in Glenties, Colleen O’Donnell and James Callan began their life together as husband and wife on Friday, August 2. Colleen, originally from Glenties, and James, hailing from Letterkenny, celebrated their love story with a beautiful ceremony followed by a lively reception at Jackson’s Hotel […]
Kneecap review: Rap n’ roll in Gaeilge
By Evelyn Cullen ‘EVERY word of Irish spoken is a bullet fired for Irish freedom’ is the refrain of the movie, which is set in Belfast in 2019, a semi-autobiographical story based on Irish language rap group Kneecap, “Gach focal a labhraítear i nGaeilge, is é piléar scaoilte ar son saoirse na hÉireann”. Hearing this in Irish made […]
Road works causing ‘havoc’ in Muff
MOTORISTS are urged to expect delays while travelling through Muff this evening following the commencement of road works in the village. The road works, beginning at The Treehouse and ending at Centra, are expected to last all week. Speaking to the Donegal News this evening, Cllr Terry Crossan said despite traffic management being in place, […]
‘Exceedingly rare’ blue supermoon to light up Donegal skies tonight and tomorrow
STARGAZERS in Donegal are being urged to step outside tonight and tomorrow to witness an “exceedingly rare” blue supermoon, which is expected to be visible across Ireland. A ‘supermoon’ occurs when a full moon aligns with the time the moon is closest to Earth, making it appear larger and brighter. This particular event, where a […]
Denis Donaldson’s family accuse government of ‘double standards’
THE daughter of Denis Donaldson, who was shot dead in Glenties almost two decades ago, has accused the government of “double standards” by refusing to meet with her family. Mr Donaldson (55) was murdered in Glenties in April 2006 after being exposed as an informer. His murder remains unsolved, and an inquest into his death […]
Transport Infrastructure Ireland appeal childcare planning go-ahead
By Louise Doyle A STATE agency has lodged an appeal over plans for a childcare facility, requiring direct access to the N15, on the grounds it conflicts with government’s objective to safeguard road safety. Planning permission to change the use of an existing licensed premises in Cloughfin, Castlefin, to a childcare facility was given the green light by Donegal County […]
Donegal farm families commended by Minister McConalogue
DONEGAL minister, Charlie McConalogue, has praised the hard work and dedication of the hundreds of farm families in Donegal. “Agriculture continues to be Ireland’s largest indigenous industry and our largest source of exports, with 130,000 family farms working day in and day out to deliver top quality and sustainable produce which goes to 170 markets […]