Plans to tackle invasive plants in Dunlewey area


A NEW pilot project to tackle the issue of Rhododendron in the Dunlewey area is due to start in the coming weeks. Cairde na hEaragaile CLG has secured funding through ‘LIFE IP Wild Atlantic Nature’ to undertake the Pilot Rhododendron Control Project. The first part of this initiative will see the complete surveying and mapping […]

Snow and ice warning issued by Met Eireann


A weather warning for snow and ice for Donegal has been issued by Met Eireann. The yellow warning will be in place from 6pm on Monday to 11am on Tuesday morning. The forecaster said: “Scattered wintry showers will give way to more widespread sleet or snow for a time overnight with the potential for small […]

New Enterprise Rent-A-Car branch opens in Letterkenny


Enterprise Rent-A-Car has continued its growth programme in Ireland with the opening of a new branch in Letterkenny. Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine and Donegal representative, Charlie McConalogue TD officially opened the branch, which adds to Enterprise Mobility’s growing presence in Ireland. The new facility in Letterkenny will bring 10 jobs, while also providing […]

Two walkers rescued off Muckish


Donegal Mountain Rescue Team (DMRT) assisted two walkers who became disorientated while descending Muckish. The rescue team received the call at 5.15pm on Friday. “A hasty team made their way to the Grotto and the two walkers’ location was quickly established using Sarlock technology,” said a DMRT spokesperson. “The hasty team located them, provided them […]

Charity event planned in honour of brave Leanne Lynch


By Diarmaid Doherty It was shortly after being crowned Donegal Fleadh champion in piano accordion last June that Leanne Lynch first began to experience feelings of pain and being unwell. In July she was all set to represent her county in the Ulster Fleadh competition in Dromore, Co. Tyrone, but illness meant she couldn’t take […]

Donegal priest: ‘There is no shame in asking for help’


By Diarmaid Doherty A Donegal priest has highlighted what he says is the growing number of deaths in the county associated with addiction and mental health issues, and called on people who may be experiencing problems to show courage and seek help. Fr Ciaran Harkin said very few families escape the scourge of addiction or […]

McGuinness cleared of eight-week suspension


By Diarmaid Doherty Donegal manager Jim McGuinness will take charge of Sunday’s Dr McKenna Cup semi-final meeting with Monaghan after being cleared of a proposed eight-week ban. In a statement issued this morning by Donegal GAA, it was revealed that the Donegal GAA secretary was informed that the alleged infraction was not proven. Advertisement “No […]

Creeslough Community Hub to officially open today


CREESLOUGH Community Association Links Hub will officially open today. Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien TD will officially open the hub at 11am. The premises is part of the former Cope Hardware premises in the village’s Main Street and a section of the building has been re-purposed and updated […]

Donegal singers travel to New York for International Barbershop Competition


DANU Young Women’s Choir, based in Letterkenny, and under the directorship of Douglas Carnes travelled to New York this week to compete in the Barbershop Harmony Society’s Midwinter Convention 2024. The choir is made up of 50 young women from Letterkenny and the surrounding areas who were delighted to have the opportunity to travel to New York […]