THE new Arranmore Blu ferry will go into service for the first time today, Thursday. The team are delighted to announce the arrival of their newest vessel which marks a major milestone in the evolution of ferry services to and from Arranmore Island. The Arranmore Blu was expertly designed by Simon Cormack of Marine Design […]
€1.3 million allocated to 17 Donegal projects under Community Recognition Fund
Seventeen Donegal projects have been allocated a total of €1.3 million under the 2025 Community Recognition Fund. The largest allocation for a Donegal project goes to Letterkenny Youth & Community Centre – the group is receiving €149,917 for the upgrade of its existing building on Lower Main Street. Welcoming the announcement by the Minister for […]
Gaza graffiti sparks debate and concern
By Chris Ashmore THE Cathaoirleach of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council has called on the perpetrators of a wave of Gaza-related graffiti around the town to show restraint and “have a think about” what they are doing as it could be counter-productive. Cllr. Gerry McMonagle’s comments come following a weekend that saw many residents being shocked […]
Thousands of Donegal students start exams
By Róise Collins ALMOST 5,000 students across Donegal began their State Examinations yesterday morning. Of these, over 2,600 students are sitting the Junior Certificate, while close to 2,100 have commenced the Leaving Certificate. In addition, more than 200 students in the county are taking part in the Leaving Certificate Applied programme. Advertisement Nationally, a record number […]
Weather: Mix of sunny spells and scattered showers
TODAY there will be a mix of sunny spells and scattered showers, with the showers becoming more isolated this afternoon. Highs of 12 to 15 degrees in light to moderate winds. Tonight, further scattered showers will develop early on but they will quickly clear to isolated showers and clear spells. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 5 […]
Rathmullan Pier officially reopened last Friday
RATHMULLAN Pier was officially reopened last Friday by Minister Charlie McConalogue TD together with Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Niamh Kennedy. This major capital refurbishment project was delivered over a nine month period at a cost of over €4.5 million. The pierhead, which was constructed in 1957, is accessed by a 120m long viaduct […]
Weather: Cloudy morning with scattered showers
THIS morning will be cloudy as a band of organised showers spread from the northwest before becoming well scattered this afternoon and easing towards evening. Highest temperatures of 11 to 14 degrees, coolest in the northwest, in a moderate breeze. Tonight, there will be a mix of clear spells and well scattered showers. Advertisement Lowest […]
Susan Hamilton to be laid to rest on Friday
By Dionne Meehan DONEGAL’S latest road victim, Susan Hamilton, will be laid to rest on Friday. Ms Hamilton (74), from Manorcunningham, tragically lost her life when the car she was driving collided with a van on the R245 at Bunlin Bridge, Milford last Friday. Advertisement Her body was removed to Letterkenny University Hospital where a […]
Tourism boost as Travel Blog Exchange comes to Donegal
By Chris Ashmore DONEGAL is set to benefit from massive exposure as a result of a major four-day tourism-related event taking place in Letterkenny in September. The town has been selected to host the TBEX – Europe (Travel Blog Exchange), which is a major gathering for the travel blogging, influencer and content creator community. Advertisement […]
Cheque presented to Galway hospital in memory of Clement Gallagher
A very generous donation of €9,709 was recently presented to St Joseph’s Oncology Patient Comfort Fund at University Hospital Galway (UHG) in memory of the late Clement Gallagher from Inver who had been a patient in St Joseph’s Ward. The cheque was presented to the Oncology Patient Comfort Fund by Clement’s wife Kathleen Gallagher, Olive […]