Met Éireann has issued a yellow wind warning for Donegal tomorrow as Storm Chandra brings very strong and gusty winds. The warning will be in effect from 3am to 11pm on Tuesday, January 27. The worst conditions are expected along coasts and in exposed areas, where winds may cause disruption. Possible impacts include fallen trees, […]
Donegal students receive entrance awards from Trinity College Dublin
TEN students from Donegal have received prestigious Entrance Exhibition awards from Trinity College Dublin in recognition of outstanding performances in their final school examinations. The local students are among 602 first-year students from all over Ireland and overseas to receive an Entrance Award from Trinity this year. The ten Donegal students are Eoghan Strain from […]
Donegal’s Christmas tree recycling campaign celebrated as huge success
DONEGAL County Council’s natural Christmas tree recycling campaign has been declared a huge success after another busy festive season. At the end of December, the council announced the return of the innovative scheme, partnering with the Loughs Agency to enhance local rivers and waterways by repurposing old, natural Christmas trees. Residents of the county were […]
Works to continue at Dry Arch Roundabout in Letterkenny
Works are continuing to identify and resolve the fault affecting a section of the public lighting network at the Dry Arch Roundabout. Due to the complexity of underground services in the area, repairs are taking longer than anticipated. A spokesperson for Donegal County Council said: “It is expected that the works will take at least […]
Atlantic Technological University announces a number of key appointments
Atlantic Technological University (ATU) has announced key appointments to its Senior Leadership Team (SLT), which will play a central role in shaping the direction of the university. This team brings together leaders with extensive experience in higher education, research and industry engagement, ensuring ATU continues to deliver high-quality education and impactful research across its nine campuses. The SLT currently […]
€22.4 million paid to Donegal property owners under refurbishment scheme
A TOTAL of €22.4 million has been paid out to property owners in Donegal under the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant since it was initiated in 2022. Data released by the Department of Housing shows that in the last quarter of 2025 €4,394,907 was issued in total grants to homeowners upon the successful completion of works. During […]
Weather: Dull, wet and breezy day ahead
TODAY will be dull, wet and breezy with outbreaks of rain turning heavy at times. Highest temperatures of 5 to 7 degrees with moderate to fresh south-easterly winds increasing fresh to strong and gusty in the afternoon. Winds will ease later this evening. Advertisement Tonight will be mostly cloudy with patchy rain, drizzle, mist and […]
Your chance to see Mike Denver in Jackson’s Hotel
MIKE Denver, one of Galway’s favourite sons is riding the crest of a wave – and he’s coming to Donegal. You can catch Mike on Thursday, February 5 at Jackson’s Hotel Ballybofey, where he will take to the stage along with his brilliant back up band. Mike’s fan base is vast throughout Ireland, north and […]
Funeral takes place of well known Annagry native, Joe Boyle
DEEP regret was occasioned by the recent death of Joe Boyle (Ann Eoin), Sheskinarone, Cruckakeehan and Cardiff, Wales, which took place in Dungloe Community Hospital. Aged 86 years, Joe was a native of Cruckakeehan, Annagry and a member of a well known local family. He was a patient in Aras Gaoth Dobhair for three years […]
From the archives: The Way We Were
Ava Maguire delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. 50 years ago – January 17, 1976 Tourism main topic as Donegal and Fermanagh Councils meet Advertisement HISTORY was created in Lifford last Friday, when a joint meeting of Fermanagh District Council and Donegal County Council was held to discuss […]