THE brochure for Local Enterprise Week 2026 was officially launched on Friday by Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Paul Canning, marking the countdown to a week-long programme of events taking place across the county from Monday, March 2 to Friday, March 6. Organised by the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Donegal in partnership with Donegal […]
Have you got your ticket for the Comhar Chreidmheasa Ghaoth Dobhair draw?
Comhar Chreidmheasa Ghaoth Dobhair is reminding members that tickets are now on sale for the much-anticipated Annual Members Draw, with a grand prize of €20,000 along with many additional cash prizes to be won. The draw will take place live on Raidió na Gaeltachta on Thursday, February 26 as part of the Barrscéalta programme, bringing […]
Moderate Weather Warning for rain in Donegal
Met Éireann has issued a Moderate Weather Warning for rain for Donegal on Wednesday. The Status Yellow Rain warning affects counties Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo and will be valid from 2am on Wednesday until 2pm on Wednesday afternoon. Met Éireann is forecasting rain, which will be heavy at times and turning to sleet or snow. […]
Letterkenny Credit Union issues scam alert to members
LETTERKENNY Credit Union has issued a warning after members were targeted in a high-risk phishing scam. In a post on social media, the credit union revealed that members had received text messages claiming they were entitled to a €1,500 energy grant. However, the messages included a fraudulent link requesting online banking PIN digits and other […]
ATU students raise €720 for Mary’s Meals
STUDENTS at Atlantic Technological University’s (ATU) Killybegs Campus raised €720 for Mary’s Meals by delivering a fundraising lunch last Wednesday. Mary’s Meals delivers school feeding programmes in some of the world’s most disadvantaged communities. The funds raised will provide daily school meals for 33 children for a full academic year, supporting both nutrition and access to education. The fundraiser formed part […]
Council gritters to be deployed with another cold night in store
DONEGAL County Council’s gritting service will be treating designated routes this evening and again first thing on Tuesday morning. The council say all Donegal Winter Maintenance designated gritting routes will be gritted from 7pm this Monday evening. The routes will also be gritted from 6am on Tuesday. Advertisement Many parts of the county are experiencing […]
Donegal man who regularly raped sister-in-law jailed for 12 years
By Sonya McLean A woman who was regularly raped by her brother-in-law has said the abuse meant that she never got the chance to grow into the person she was meant to be and she is now constantly fighting to stay alive. Eunan Merritt (56) of Crossroads, Killygordon was convicted by a jury following an […]
Scoil Cholmcille wins Fís Film Award for third consecutive year
SCOIL Cholmcille has continued its remarkable success at the FÍS Film Awards, winning the Best Documentary award at the 20th annual ceremony, held at The Helix in Dublin. The latest honour was awarded for the school’s new film, Voices Behind The Mic, confirming the school’s place among the most successful in the country in the […]
‘Dublin flight debate is a distraction from Donegal infrastructure isolation’
By Steve Bradley THE removal of afternoon flights on the new PSO (Public Service Obligation) contract for the Donegal-Dublin air route has triggered anger here, particularly amongst those who rely on it for medical care. Whilst this backlash is understandable and completely justified, it overlooks a more fundamental problem which the very existence of these […]
Weather: Sunny spells to develop this afternoon
SCATTERED showers will become more isolated through the afternoon, with widespread sunny spells developing. Moderate westerly winds will veer northerly with highest temperatures of 6 to 8 degrees, though turning much cooler by evening. Tonight will be cold and generally dry and clear with isolated showers. Advertisement Showers may turn wintry on high ground. Widespread […]