GARDAI have issued fresh home security warnings following two burglaries in a day in the Mountcharles area. In the latest burglary, violent robbers smashed through a door window and ransacked several rooms before escaping with a sum of cash, gardai have revealed. Within 24 hours, another house window was smashed for access and a sum […]
Donegal man charged with directing criminal activities appears back in court
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A DONEGAL man charged with directing a criminal organisation has appeared back in Letterkenny District Court. Declan Jordan (33) of Foxes Glen, Milford faces three charges relating to incidents going back over four years. He is charged that on August 3, 2022, at First Choice Tyres, Dry Arch Business Park, Letterkenny, with a view to […]
Yellow wind warning issued for Donegal
MET Éireann has issued a Yellow wind warning for Donegal. The warning, which came into effect at 3pm this Tuesday afternoon, is in place until 9pm tonight. The forecaster is warning of very strong and gusty southeasterly winds. Advertisement Met Éireann say there is a potential impact of difficult travelling conditions, fallen trees and branches […]
Support pubs now with €57m aid or risk losing them
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PUB bosses want a €57m State rescue package to save licensed premises across Donegal. It is claimed that the money would equate to €20,000 per pub and would save hundreds of jobs across the industry. Donegal County Council this week agreed to support a motion that has called on the Government to consider the rescue […]
Students encouraged to apply for Re-turn awards
Students of all levels are invited to apply for Re-tur Awards 2027 following success of students last year. Last year, St Aengus National School, Bridgend, won the Re-turn Student Achievement Award after its campaign raised funds for the school’s three autism classes, helping to support sensory equipment, resources, transport and activities. Donegal also had success […]
Special night to be held in memory of Danny Mac Bride
The event will be held at the Finn Valley Bar & Bistro.
Raphoe colour run set to illuminate October skies
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ALL the fun of a colour run is set to brighten up October as part of an autumn festival this weekend. The third annual Raphoe Colour Run and Community Festival is scheduled for Saturday and promises non-stop activities, according to the organisers. A spokesperson said: “This Raphoe community event is returning to brighten up the […]
Water supply restored to Oileán Ghabhla
Uisce Éireann is pleased to confirm that works to repair the damaged subsea water pipeline serving Oileán Ghabhla have been successfully completed, restoring the island’s permanent water supply. The boil water notice that had been in place since April 2026 has also been lifted following consultation with the Health Service Executive. The repair of the […]
Campaigner vows to carry on against defective blocks
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THE unanimous support of councillors to prevent defective blocks has encouraged a campaigner to promise that she will “continue to press”. Councillor Joy Beard proposed a motion at a meeting of Donegal County Council today (Monday) to make sure that building material is checked before it is used. She said: “Checking a property only after […]
Donegal parents urged to protect babies against RSV
PARENTS in Donegal are being urged to get their children vaccinated against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) ahead of the winter. The Health Service Executive (HSE) and 2026-2027 RSV Infant Immunisation Programme is underway. Free RSV immunisation will be offered to eligible babies through maternity hospitals and participating GP practices, helping to protect them from serious […]