A status yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been issued for Donegal. The warning issued by MET Éireann comes into effect from 9pm tonight until 9am tomorrow, Friday, morning. The forecaster has warned that showers may fall as sleet or snow with some accumulations possible, mainly on high ground. This could lead to […]
In pictures: Come from Away delights at An Grianán
THERE’S been a wonderful reaction among audiences attending the first few performances of the Tony winning musical ‘Come from Away’ which has been brought to the stage in An Grianán Theatre by Letterkenny Musical Society. And perhaps we shouldn’t be surprised that the production has gone down a treat. After all, there is plenty of […]
Calls for Irish language support ahead of social housing rollout
CATHAOIRLEACH of Coiste na Gaeilge, Councillor Micheál Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig, has raised concerns over the lack of support available to potential occupants of new social housing developments, with up to 85 per cent required to speak Irish proficiently. This condition is part of the County’s Development Plan, which imposes a language requirement on any […]
Man became abusive to Letterkenny University Hospital staff following treatment
A MAN became abusive to staff at Letterkenny University Hospital following treatment. Sergeant Jim Collins told Letterkenny District Court this week how gardaí were called to Letterkenny University Hospital on March 2 of this year after receiving a report of a man causing a disturbance. Mohammed Moushraqui, (30), 4 Fairleigh House, High Road, Letterkenny, was was drunk […]
Three Mayor receptions planned for Letterkenny
by Chris Ashmore WELL known local businessman Ben Sweeney, and consultant surgeon Dr Michael Sugrue are both set to be honoured at a Mayor’s reception in Letterkenny in the coming months. This week, councillors backed a proposal from the Mayor of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council, Cllr Ciaran Brogan, to host the receptions. Advertisement Ben Sweeney is one of […]
‘Sickened’ with illegal parking in disabled bays – Cllr
A LETTERKENNY councillor who is fed up with able-bodied motorists parking in disabled parking spaces says that he is going to slap stickers on their car windows. The claim was made by Cllr Tómas Seán Devine during a discussion at the March meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council about disabled parking spaces and making sure […]
Social housing development in Bunbeg nears completion
COUNCILLORS from the Glenties Municipal District have visited the site of the new social housing development in Bunbeg, where phase one of 11 units at Radharc an Oileán is substantially complete and will be ready for allocation in the coming weeks. This includes one four-bedroom unit, six three-bedroom units, and four two-bedroom units. Cathaoirleach of […]
Donegal named one of the best counties in Ireland for learner drivers
Learner drivers in Donegal have reason to feel positive, as new research has named it one of the best places in Ireland to learn to drive. In 2025, the national learner driver backlog rose to between 83,000 and 100,000 applicants, with some waiting up to 20 weeks for a test. New research from 123.ie Insurance has revealed the best counties in […]
‘It was a privilege being their mammy’
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Louise James opens up about losing five family members in the Buncrana Pier tragedy, as fundraisers to take place to mark the 10th anniversary WHEN Louise James speaks about her children, Mark and Evan, her face breaks into a huge smile that travels all the way to her eyes. “It was a privilege being their mammy,” she told the […]
€500,000 EuroMillions Plus Win in Donegal
There are celebrations in Ballybofey today after a EuroMillions player matched all five numbers in last night’s draw to secure the €500,000 EuroMillions Plus top prize. The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased on Tuesday, March 10 at Harkin’s Gala, Donegal Road, Ballybofey, making the player the biggest winner in the country from last night’s […]