VINTAGE car and tractor enthusiasts are invited to a special vintage show in Creeslough on Sunday week, March 1. The Midwest Donegal Vintage Club are holding their first club outing of the year – the Paddy Morgan Memorial event – at the Wild Atlantic Campsite. The event, which always attracts a great turn-out of cars […]
Education Minister ‘in denial’ over SNA cuts – Doherty
DONEGAL TD and Sinn Féin spokesperson on Finance, Pearse Doherty TD, has said that Minister Hildegarde Naughton is ‘in denial’ about SNA cuts which are affecting schools across Donegal. He called on Education Minister Naughton to act immediately, to reverse these proposed cuts, and to ensure that no child with additional needs will be left […]
Listening to oysters – Donegal farmer innovating with acoustics
A Donegal oyster producer has developed a new artificial intelligence system that uses sound to monitor oyster health and detect mortalities — a breakthrough that could help manage losses and improve sustainability in Irish aquaculture. Lee Hunter, a marine biologist and owner of Oisirí Oileán Cróine Teoranta in Dungloe Bay, has created the system, known as The Oyster […]
Photo Special: Fight Night is coming to Letterkenny
THE gloves are on and the countdown is officially underway for the white-collar showdown between St Eunan’s GAA Club and Letterkenny Rugby Club on Friday, March 20. The event was launched at the weekend in Mount Errigal Hotel. The buzz is building and you won’t want to miss what promises to be an electric night of […]
Built on Belief: Local Enterprise Week 2026 brochure launched
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 […]