NEW figures from the National Transport Authority (NTA) reveal that Donegal has still not recovered its pre-Covid taxi driver numbers, as it experienced a 18 per cent drop since 2019. The figures show that despite Ireland’s population growing by 8.5 per cent from 2019 to 2024 and inbound tourism numbers rising by five per cent from 2023 to 2024, taxi driver […]
Cara House to host event for families impacted by defective blocks crisis
Cara House Family Resource Centre, in partnership with Donegal Local Development CLG (DLDC), is hosting a special evening dedicated to offering practical support and emotional care to families impacted by the ongoing defective concrete blocks crisis. Recognising the emotional and psychological toll the crisis has taken on families across the community, the event will focus […]
Spend on policing Donegal International Rally revealed
by Louise Doyle AN Garda Síochána spent almost €800,000 policing the Donegal International Rally in a three-year period, we can reveal. Figures released to this newspaper through a request under the Freedom of Information Act show that the amount of money spent on policing and resourcing rally events from 2022 to 2024 has steadily increased. Advertisement A total of €793,625 […]
Pride fundraiser relocated following objections
By Róise Collins A DONEGAL County Councillor has underlined the importance of supporting local Pride events after objections forced a last-minute change of venue for a Letterkenny Pride fundraiser scheduled for yesterday afternoon. Cllr Declan Meehan, a long-time supporter of Letterkenny Pride, emphasised the importance of maintaining Pride events in the town. Advertisement “It’s so […]
Weather: Mostly cloudy day with outbreaks of rain and drizzle
THIS morning there will be some brighter intervals, but overall it will be mostly cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. It will become drier and brighter later. Highest temperatures of 17 to 22 degrees with light to moderate winds. Advertisement Tonight will become largely dry with clear spells. Isolated showers with some fog patches […]
Gaoth Dobhair brothers once again win Ireland’s largest currach race
The Ó Domhnaill brothers from Gaoth Dobhair have again claimed victory in Ireland’s largest traditional currach race, the 2025 Three Island Challenge, held this weekend in the Dublin town of Skerries. Battling a field of 19 boats and over 60 crew members, the trio of Simon, Ronan and Michael Ó Domhnaill were first across the […]
Government putting Donegal ‘front and centre’ of rural regeneration – McConalogue
DONEGAL Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue says Donegal is being prioritised under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund. He was speaking at the official opening of the Killybegs 2040 – Town Centre Regeneration Project, which he performed along with the Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Niamh Kennedy. “The Government is putting Donegal front and […]
Burst water main causing traffic delays in Letterkenny
MOTORISTS should be advised of heavy traffic in and around the Ballyraine area of Letterkenny this lunchtime. Traffic delays have been prompted by a burst water main on the Ramelton Road close to the Pin Tavern premises. There are long tail-backs approaching the town at Magherennan and on Middle Road coming from the Kiltoy Roundabout. […]
