Pilots to escalate industrial action


Pilots at Emerald Airlines, the carrier which holds the regional service franchise for Aer Lingus, have served notice of an escalation of industrial action. The escalation takes effect from tomorrow (Tuesday, July 25). Emerald Airlines operates regional flights, including the Dublin to Donegal service on behalf of Aer Lingus and UK regional routes trading as […]

Woman dies in fatal house fire in Carrick area


Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a fatal house fire at a residence in the Carrick area at approximately 5am today, Monday. One woman aged in her 70s was pronounced deceased at the scene. The scene is currently preserved for a technical examination. Advertisement Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.  

Communities demand action after floods


By Róise Collins AS heavy rain battered down across the county on Saturday evening many homes and businesses held their breath and braced for what they feared was history repeating itself. Castlefinn, Raphoe and the surrounding area yet again felt the brunt of the unforgiving showers. In Raphoe alone it was reported that close to […]

Boil water notice issued for parts of Inishowen


Following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE), Uisce Éireann and Donegal County Council have issued a Boil Water Notice to protect the health of approximately 8,900 consumers supplied by the Inishowen West Public Water Supply and Carndonagh Mixed Public Water Supply due to operational issues at the water treatment plant. The notice impacts all […]

Family raise €8,000 for cancer centre


A RAPHOE family have raised an incredible €8,000 for the North West Cancer Centre at Altnaglevin Hospital. William Tinney and his family have presented the fundraising proceeds to the North West Cancer Centre in Derry. William, his wife Mary, sons Gavin and Liam and daughter Sandra made the presentation to Professor Stewart, Consultant Oncologist and Tracey […]

Flash flooding reported across Donegal


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 […]