Fire services tackle major bus fire in Drumkeen 


A BUS went on fire on the N13 road at Drumkeen last night, Thursday, December 19. Gardaí and fire services responded to the incident at approximately 10pm. A garda spokesperson said: “The fire was brought under control by fire services.” Advertisement There were no injuries reported.  


Weather: Mix of sunshine and scattered showers 


THIS morning, rain will spread eastwards across Ulster. Sunshine and scattered showers will follow from late morning onwards. Showers will become isolated this evening. Advertisement Highest temperatures of 8 or 9 degrees. Tonight will start off mainly dry. However, towards midnight, rain and drizzle will develop in the northwest an ill spread south-eastwards across the […]


Deaths in Donegal, Friday morning, December 20


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:  – Esther Mahon, Ballyshannon – Margaret Bradley, Letterkenny Advertisement – Willie O’Connor, Carndonagh – Maureen Quinn, Frosses – Teresa Gallagher, Donegal Town – Rita (Margaret) Quinn, Letterkenny – Dinny McLaughlin, Buncrana – Tom Cassidy, Bundoran and Westmeath -Mary (May) Josephine Kelly, Killygordon Esther Mahon, Ballyshannon The death has occurred of Esther Mahon (née […]


Aonair to perform debut  show in Letterkenny tomorrow night


By Dionne Meehan LETTERKENNY man Brendan McGlynn, aka Aonair, is bringing his dynamic live show to the Regional Cultural Centre for the first time tomorrow night. Since its creation over two years ago, Aonair is one of Ireland’s most exciting and promising acts. Advertisement Brendan’s sound combines lush 80s inspired electronic production with rich reverbs, […]


Temperatures over Christmas could be as warm as those in Spain


By Dionne Meehan THOSE wishing for a white Christmas look set to have their hopes dashed as temperatures over the festive period could be as warm as those in Spain. That’s according to Gerry Murphy, a Meteorologist and Weather Forecaster with Met Éireann. Advertisement Speaking to the Donegal News, Mr Murphy said unless the forecast […]


Donegal TDs take their seats in Dáil Éireann


By Róise Collins YESTERDAY Donegal’s five new TDs took their seat in the first sitting of the Dáil since the general election. A total of 174 TDs gathered at Leinster house for the convening of the 34th Dáil, up from 160 in 2020. Advertisement There are 66 newly elected deputies, including Donegal’s newest TD, Charles […]


‘Justice for Rebecca Browne’ protest to be held in Buncrana


By Dionne Meehan THE devastated family of young Derry woman Rebecca Browne will take to the streets of Buncrana tomorrow to demand answers, accountability and justice following her tragic death last year. Ms Browne, who was 21-years-old, had been out for the night when she was hit by a garda car at 3.15am on May 21, 2023 at Ludden, […]


Capacity concerns emerge for Little Angels School


by Louise Doyle CONCERNS have emerged that the new state-of-the-art Little Angels School in Letterkenny will not have enough classrooms to meet demand when it opens within weeks. Works on the school are due to be completed at the end of this month by Boyle Construction, ahead of an expected move in date of early February. Full story […]


Weather: Cloudy day with outbreaks of rain 


THIS morning will be cloudy with outbreaks of rain. Blustery conditions with sunshine and scattered showers will then follow, becoming dry by evening time. Maximum temperatures will range between 9 and 11 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will turn cloudier with a few showers, turning to light rain or drizzle by dawn. Lowest temperatures ranging between 2 […]