Flash flooding was reported across Donegal last night following torrential rain yesterday afternoon. Raphoe, Castlefinn and surrounding areas were the worst hit, with many homes and businesses impacted by the heavy rainfall. Video footage captured Raphoe and Catlefinn shows emergency services responding to the flooding in both towns. Locals have also been highly praised by […]
Drivers and passengers taken to hospital following N56 collision
Gardaí are currently at scene of a serious injury road traffic collision that occurred on the N56 between Termon and Kilmacrennan, Co. Donegal this afternoon Saturday July 22, 2023 at approximately 3p.m. A two vehicle collision occurred on the N56 and both drivers and passengers (all females and aged in their teens, 20s, 40s and 60s) of each car […]
Road closed following collision on N56 between Kilmacrenan and Termon
THE N56 between Kilmacrenan and Termon is temporarily closed following a road traffic collision. Traffic is being diverted. Emergency services are currently at the scene.
Student housing plans given the green light
The development will see 20 single bedroom, eight twin bedrooms, shared living and associated accommodation built in Ballyraine.
Donegal’s inclusion in national rail network cautiously welcomed
By Emma Ryan THE news that Donegal is set to be included in the national rail network has been cautiously welcomed as a move that will ‘change lives’ in the county. Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan could be connected to the national rail network for the first time in decades under new proposals in the All-Island rail review which […]
Burglaries down six per cent with 120 in twelve months
THERE has been a six per cent drop in burglaries in Donegal, according to new research from PhoneWatch.ie. Their analysis of recent record crime statistics from the Central Statistics Office show there were 120 burglaries occurring from April 2022 to March 2023, down six per cent when compared to the same period last year. While […]
Tourists ‘missing’ Downings due to lack of signage
By Emma Ryan THE lack of signage around Downings is resulting in some tourists ‘missing the town.’ That’s according to local councillor John O’Donnell who called on the council to erect additional signage on the Atlantic Drive to direct tourists to the main route to Downings. Advertisement He said some tourists are going the wrong […]
Uniform pop-up shop aiming to ease financial burden for parents
A UNIQUE new School Uniform Swap Shop is aiming to ease the financial burden on parents who are facing expensive back to schools costs. Castlefin Uniform Swap Shop is a pop-up School Uniform Exchange where parents and children can donate all school uniform items they no longer need and pick up items they do need, for […]
The success story behind Donegal’s wellness cafés
This week Sharon Ferguson, Donegal Wellness Café (DWC) had a chat with Paul all about mental health, how the cafés have developed across the county and their recent award success. Hi Sharon, how are you? I’m very good thanks. Advertisement You work with the Donegal Wellness Cafés, and congratulations on the two Healthcare Award nominations you’ve just […]
Heatwave in Europe not putting off holiday makers as wet weather continues
By Róise Collins THE EXTREME weather being reported in many of our favourite European holiday destinations is not putting people off travelling abroad for a holiday, local travel agents have reported, as the rain continues to fall at home. Emma McHugh from Atlantic Travel said that the heat wave currently gripping Europe has not stopped Donegal […]