The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads on Sunday and Monday as Met Éireann have issued an orange Weather Warning for Storm Isha. Storm Isha will bring very strong southwest to west winds with severe and damaging gusts. The warning will be in place from 5pm […]
Muireann Bradley to perform on The Late Late tonight
Donegal musician Muireann Bradley is set to perform on tonight’s Late Late Show on RTE. The Ballybofey sensation has been attracting worldwide attention following her amazing performance on Jools Holland’s Hootenanny on New Year’s Eve. Tonight’s programme will also feature Hollywood actors Jamie Dornan, Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott.
Electrical issue causes water outages
Uisce Éireann is working to restore normal water supply to homes and businesses served by the Lough Mourne Public Water Supply Scheme following an unplanned plant shut down at the Meencrumlin Water Treatment Plant due to an electrical issue. As a result, water production at the treatment plant is impacted and some customers will experience […]
Confusion over which body is responsible for checking fire hydrants
by Kate Heaney THERE is confusion over which body is responsible for checking fire hydrants in Donegal are fit for purpose, it emerged at this week’s meeting of the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District meeting. Cllr Gerry McMonagle raised the motion calling for an immediate inspection of all fire hydrants in the district to ensure they were operational. Advertisement Welcoming Fire […]
Extortionate childcare costs raised in the European Parliament
Chris MacManus, MEP for Midlands Northwest, has told the European Parliament that more must be done to make childcare affordable for Irish families. Speaking during a debate on the gendered impact of the cost-of-living crisis, MEP MacManus brought attention to the many women in Ireland who have been forced out of the workforce due to […]
Locals voice their opinions on old Letterkenny courthouse
By Dionne Meehan LOCALS were invited to voice their opinions on the future of the former Letterkenny Courthouse at a drop-in event held in the town this week. Invited by Donegal County Council, the public had the chance to get involved in developing the future plans for the old courthouse on Justice Walsh Road, as […]
Garda watchdog received 45 complaints from Donegal Division
by Louise Doyle THE Garda watchdog received 45 complaints from Donegal Division in 2023. Figures provided to the Donegal News from the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) reveal of the 45 complaints, 25 were admissible and 19 remain open. Advertisement We asked for a breakdown of the nature of complaints, such as neglect of duty, non-fatal offences […]
Significant strides made in campaign to stop evictions
by Louise Doyle A CAMPAIGN to stop 19 families being evicted from their homes in Letterkenny has made significant progress. Families of the Forest Ballymacool were dealt a devastating blow in October when they served eviction notices. The families were informed their homes were being put up for sale by their landlord, a move that would leave them homeless. […]
Hope for counselling services which provide vital support for the county
BY JEROME HUGHES AFTER a collaborative cross-community campaign and much criticism, there is optimism for the retention of counselling services for children and adolescents in Donegal. A crunch meeting between the Child and Family Agency, Tusla and Advertisement took place on Tuesday in a bid to maintain the vital services. A statement issued by Tusla […]
The Balor Songbook Choir Returns
THE Butt Drama Circle will be returning to the Balor Theatre soon with a brand new production. Led by Musical Director, Alice Gildea, the Balor Songbook Choir makes a welcome return with their ‘Songs from the Movies’ Show which will be performed in the Balor Theatre on February 8, 9 and 10 and is a […]