NEUROLOGICAL patients throughout the county are facing waiting times of up to six months, with some reporting never been able to access neurorehabilitation, Donegal representatives have heard. At a pre-Budget event held in Dublin in recent days, Donegal Oireachtas members met with Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI), the national umbrella body for over 30 neurological organisations. […]
All tenancies in Donegal now benefit from rent controls
RENTERS across Donegal will enjoy the same protection, security and certainty following the enactment of the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2025, meaning that rent increase restrictions will apply to all tenancies nationally. Previously, none of Donegal’s seven local electoral area, were located within a Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ). However, with the enactment of legislation which […]
Weather: Mostly dry day with sunny spells
TODAY will be mostly dry with sunny spells this morning. Spells of sunshine and well scattered showers will develop through the afternoon. Highest temperatures of 15 to 18 degrees in light north to northwest winds. Advertisement Tonight will be dry with clear spells and isolated showers. Lowest temperatures of 6 to 8 degrees in light […]
Donegal people champion their county at the Dargan Forum
THE ‘Why Choose Donegal’ event will take place at 7.30pm on Wednesday, July 2 in the Royal Marine Hotel as part of the Dargan Forum in Dún Laoghaire. At a time when the costs of operating a business in Ireland’s cities has never been more expensive, Donegal’s Kevin Sexton will host a compelling panel discussion […]
Biodiversity and creativity celebrated at Inch Wild Day Out
INCH Wildfowl Reserve came alive with the sounds of laughter, discovery, and creativity as over 200 people gathered for the Wild Day Out at Inch. This was a cross-border celebration of biodiversity and imagination as part of Cruinniú na nÓg on Saturday, June 7. Organised through the Biodiversity without Borders project and supported by Creative […]
Work begins on new €12m bridge project near Killybegs
WORK has begun on a new bridge and road scheme near Killybegs. The Fintra Bridge and Road Realignment Project will see the upgrade and realignment of the approximately 2km of the existing R263 from the western end of the Glenlee Pass towards Fintra. It shall also include a new bridge crossing over the Fintra River […]
Councillor Paul Canning elected Cathaoirleach
Councillor Paul Canning has been elected as the new Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council at today’s Annual General Meeting in Lifford. He takes over from outgoing Cathaoirleach Niamh Kennedy. The Fianna Fáil councillor was proposed by his party colleague Cllr Martin McDermott and seconded by Cllr Fionán Bradley. Advertisement Cllr Donal Mandy Kelly, has also […]
Details confirmed for Donegal vs Meath
Donegal’s All-Ireland semi-final against Meath has been confirmed for Sunday July 13 with a 4pm throw-in at Croke Park. This will be the first championship match between the sides since 2019 where they met in the Super 8s. The other semi-final between Kerry and Tyrone is scheduled to take place the day before, Saturday 12 […]
Doctors renew call for Surgical Hub at LUH amid concerns over politically-motivated decision
LOCAL medical professionals campaigning for a surgical hub at Letterkenny University Hospital have expressed serious concern following confirmation from Minister Marian Harkin that her lobbying efforts secured the hub for Sligo as part of her support for the current Government. Minister Harkin confirmed on Highland Radio with Greg Hughes that the decision to site the […]
Good Neighbours project focuses on Donegal village
A NEW project has been launched to build up closer links between two border villages in Donegal and Fermanagh. The Good Neighbours initiative was officially launched by Donegal Municipal District PEACEPLUS Project last week. The initiative aims to deliver a comprehensive community engagement and capacity-building programme in the twin villages of Pettigo in County Donegal […]