Council update on South Donegal floods


  As a result of the extended period of heavy rainfall experienced yesterday, 4th October 2017, Donegal County Council’s Road’s crews responded to reports of flooding at a number of locations in Killybegs and the surrounding areas. The Council’s Roads Service received it’s first call at 6pm and our crews were on the ground from […]

Donegal businesses win top hospitality awards


TWO Donegal businesses have won top awards at The Georgina Campbell Awards for hospitality. At the Awards Ceremony held in Bord Bia in Dublin the “Hideaway of the Year Award” went to Marguerite Howley and Peter Lawler of Castle Murray House Boutique in Dunkineeley and “The B&B of the Year Award” went to Noreen and […]

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South Donegal devastated by floods


  South Donegal has been hit with a ‘disastourous’ flood following heavy rainfall and a high tide yesterday evening.  Homes, businesses and a primary school in Killybegs were all seriously effected. Donegal County Council and the Fire Service were assisting the public from around 6pm yesterday.  Advertisement Fintra Primary School were helped by local residents to […]

New innovative Driving Module programme for Students at Carndonagh Community School


  Carndonagh Community School have launched a new innovative driving module programme for their Leaving Applied Certificate (LAC) students. This new programme is the first of its kind in Donegal and indeed in Ireland and will be facilitated by the Pro Social Drivers Programme. This programme is about educating our young people on driving safely […]

Donegal receives €1.15 million from Renewal Scheme


  AN ALLOCATION of €1.15 million has been made to Donegal for 13 projects under the Government’s Town and Village Renewal Scheme. The allocation will fund digital hubs in Kilcar, Carrigart/Downings and on Arranmore Island as well as enhancement schemes in Rathmullan, St Johnston, Burtonport, Convoy, Dunkineely, Falcarragh, Ballyliffin, Churchill and Mountcharles. The funding will […]

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Father’s move to Spain inspired this young Convoy singer-songwriter


  A YOUNG man from Convoy is making his way in the music scene after securing a First Class Honours Degree at Queens University, Belfast. Joel Harkin, 23, graduated from one of the UK’s top universities with a degree in Music Technology and Sonic Arts earlier this year. Since leaving university, he has now developed […]

Rainfall warning for Donegal


  A rainfall warning has been issued for Donegal as the county sees heavy down pours this morning.  Met Eireann issued a status yellow warning for Donegal, while the rest of the country is set to get drier.  Advertisement Heavy rain can be expected throughout the rest of the day and for a time overnight. […]