THE public are being invited to attend the official launch of the New Lifford Museum, a celebration of Donegal’s remarkable heritage and the people who helped shape its story. The invite is being extended by Lifford Old Courthouse and the County Donegal Historical Society. The event on Tuesday, November 25 will be officially launched by John McLaughlin, […]
‘Robust enforcement’ needed on cutting of trees and hedges
FRUSTRATED councillors have called for Donegal County Council to take “urgent action” – including going down the legal route – against landowners who are not cutting back overgrown hedges, trees and vegetation which present a danger or obstruction to road users. Raising the issue this week, Cllr Declan Meehan pointed out that the Council has […]
New €9.6 million cross-border mental health and well-being project launched
A €9.6 million cross-border initiative designed to enable people with mild and/or emerging mental health difficulties, to access early intervention programmes and support, has been officially launched. The project is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). The Community Connections and Well-being Project has received €9,589,178 in funding and […]
Weather: Wintry showers on the way as temperatures drop
TODAY will be sunny with a mix of scattered showers. Some showers will be heavy with a chance of hail. Highest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees, but feeling colder, with an added winds chill factor. Advertisement Tonight will be cold and breezy with clear spells and scattered showers. Some of the showers will be […]
Donegal parents urged to have their say on the future of primary school provision by completing landmark survey
Minister for Education and Youth Helen McEntee has today called on all parents and guardians in Donegal to take part in a landmark survey that will help shape the future of primary school provision in the county. The online survey – the largest of its kind ever undertaken in Ireland – seeks the views of […]
New Bishop of Raphoe ‘delighted’ to be returning to his native diocese
ON THURSDAY morning, St Johnston native Niall Coll was appointed Bishop of Raphoe, returning from the Diocese of Ossory where he had served as Bishop since 2023. Following the announcement, he spoke of being “hugely sad” to be leaving the Ossory Diocese, while also “humbled” to be returning home as Bishop of Raphoe, his native […]
Almost 560 prisoners on temporary release
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ALMOST 560 violent criminals are on temporary release from prison, figures obtained by Freedom of Information show. Of the 558 prisoners, the majority are male (426), while 132 are women, according to the figures from the Irish Prison Service. The figures are as June 23, 2025. Attempted murderers, burglars, violent criminals and fraudsters are being […]
Community bids farewell to much-loved Olivia Robb
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BELOVED Newtowncunningham woman Olivia Robb was fondly remembered for living a full and meaningful life, at her requiem Mass yesterday. Olivia passed away peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital on Thursday after a brave battle with Motor Neurone Disease. Her death came just days ahead of her 50th birthday. Advertisement The Sligo native was well-known throughout […]
‘There is a huge risk of injury and to life’ – Cllr
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CALLS have been made to install further traffic calming measures in Ramelton after alarming data showed some drivers entering the town at speeds of up to three times the legal limit. The data, which was recorded on a radar speed sign, showed that between August and October this year, the majority of drivers travelling into […]
Weather: Cool and dry day with plenty of sunshine
TODAY will be cool and dry with plenty of sunshine and just the odd isolated light shower. Cloud will build into parts of the northwest later, but holding mostly dry for daylight hours. Highest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be dry in most places with clear spells, but becoming increasingly cloudy, […]