UISCE Éireann crews are responding to an issue at the Lettermacaward Water Treatment Plant this morning, which will result in supply outages for customers in Lettermacaward and the surrounding areas. As a result of mechanical issues at the plant, reservoir levels have fallen and this is impacting supply to homes and businesses in the area. […]
Harvest of Hope – free festival for Donegal farmers
On Sunday, 12th October 2025, farm families from across Donegal are invited to attend the Connecting for Life Donegal Farmers Harvest of Hope Wellbeing Festival, taking place from 1pm to 5pm at the Clanree Hotel, Letterkenny. Coinciding with World Mental Health Week and the Green Ribbon Campaign, this is the first farmer-focused wellbeing event of […]
Castlefinn musician Susan tours with ‘3 on the Bund’
by Thomas Maher POPULAR folk group 3 on the Bund, featuring Castlefinn vocalist and award-winning concertina player Susan Coleman, will embark on an Irish tour next month. Founded in 2019, the group formed at the Irish World Academy at the University of Limerick and, according to Folk World, “rapidly went from unknown to hot property.” […]
Powerful album and book is launched in Gaoth Dobhair
By Tommy Curran ESTEEEMED sean-nós singer and researcher of Gaelic song, Doimnic Mac Giolla Bhríde has released a powerful new album, Gealach na gCuanta alongside a major new publication exploring the intertwined roots of ancient Gaelic harp playing and sean-nós singing. The new album and book was officially launched by the acclaimed fiddle player Paddy […]
Garda recruitment campaigns to take place around Donegal
A GARDA recruitment campaign is now taking place, with events to take place around Donegal. Interested candidates have just three weeks to apply – until 3pm on Thursday, October 9. Buncrana Community Policing Unit will hold an information stand in relation to the Garda Recruitment Campaign on Saturday, September 27 at Buncrana Garda Station between […]
Man taken to hospital following assault in Letterkenny
A MAN had to attend Letterkenny University Hospital following an alleged assault at the weekend. Gardaí are appealing for the assistance of the public in relation to an assault incident that is alleged to have occurred on the High Road, Letterkenny in the early hours of Saturday, September 20, between approximately 12.30am and 4am. A man […]
Driver and passenger taken to hospital following Raphoe collision
A DRIVER and passenger were taken to hospital following a road traffic collision in Raphoe at the weekend. Gardaí are investigating the single vehicle road traffic collision that occurred on the N14 at Carrickadawson, Raphoe on Sunday, September 21, shortly after 8.40am. The vehicle (black Nissan) had been travelling from Lifford towards Letterkenny when the collision […]
‘Take a Closer Look’: Ministers Calleary promotes the National Public Libraries Open Day
Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht Dara Calleary TD and Minister of State with responsibility for Communities and Charities, Jerry Buttimer TD, are inviting everyone to visit their local library this Saturday, September 27, for the National Public Libraries Open Day. A wide array of events and activities will be held in […]
Top of the class: Donegal school crowned battery recycling champions
PUPILS at Royal and Prior Comprehensive School have been crowned Battery Recycling Champions after collecting the equivalent of 74,050 used AA batteries for recycling during the last school year – saving valuable materials from landfill and showing how small actions can make a big difference. Their efforts were part of WEEE Ireland’s nationwide Schools Battery Recycling […]
GALLERY: Style and celebrations at Deele College Prom
Students from Deele College in Raphoe gathered for a wonderful night of celebration, entertainment and fun as they attended their Prom night in the Silver Tassie Hotel on Thursday night. It was a night of beauty, glitz and no end of glamour as friends gathered together for their big night. Teachers and staff from Deele […]