Weather: Wet and blustery day ahead 


TODAY will be wet and blustery with longer spells of rain, heavy at times. Occasional heavy showers will move in from the early afternoon with spot flooding and isolated thunderstorms possible. Highest temperatures of 15 to 17 degrees in moderate to fresh winds, turning gusty at times on or near Atlantic coasts. Advertisement Tonight will […]


Unique fundraiser ‘Ready, Set, Respond’ to launch this National Services Day


CRITICAL charity is set to launch ‘Ready, Set, Respond’ on September 6. Ireland’s leading emergency medical charity is encouraging workplaces, community groups and individuals to sign up to a 41-day fitness challenge as the charity continues to expand its services to additional locations. The charity has a growing network of more than 300 volunteer responders […]


ATU offers new Master of Pharmacy programme


Atlantic Technological University (ATU) has been formally accredited by the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) to deliver a new Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) programme, which will commence at its Sligo campus in September 2025. The development marks a significant milestone for pharmacy education in Ireland and represents a major boost for higher education and healthcare […]


Met Éireann issue weather warning for Donegal


MET Éireann have issued a Level Yellow weather alert for Donegal. The moderate weather warning is for heavy rainfall in the county.  Significant rainfall accumulations from heavy showers and longer spells of rain are to be expected. Isolated thunderstorms are also possible. Advertisement The potential impacts of the rainfall are localised flooding, poor visibility and […]


Students to receive Round One CAO offers today


The Central Applications Office (CAO) will publish Round One college offers at 2pm this afternoon. Over 2,000 students across Donegal received their long-awaited Leaving Cert results on Friday morning. Applicants will be notified by email and by text message if they have selected this option. Advertisement Separate emails and texts will be issued in respect […]


Woman taken to hospital following collision in Gweedore


Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of  road traffic collision in Knockastollar, An Bun Beag yesterday afternoon. The single-vehicle collision occurred at approximately 4.20pm on Tuesday, August 26. “The driver and sole occupant, a woman in her 40s, was brought by ambulance to Letterkenny University Hospital as a precaution,” a Garda spokesperson said.  


Dungloe’s Waterfront Hotel placed on market for €4.9m


DUNGLOE’S Waterfront Hotel has been put on the market for €4.9 million. A prime trading hotel overlooking Dungloe Bay, the Waterfront Hotel has 49 newly refurbished en-suite bedrooms and 16 spacious suites which will be completed under new ownership. The hotel also has a large bar and restaurant with views of the Atlantic, spacious function […]


Donegal to host free workshops on security, scams and smartphones


DONEGAL Education and Training Board (ETB) and Donegal County Library are marking International Literacy Day on Monday, September 8, with a series of free workshops on security, scams and smartphones. Five sessions will take place across the county throughout September, beginning at the Central Library in Letterkenny on September 8 at 2pm. Further workshops will […]