Drivers in Donegal detected speeding amid back to school calls


by Louise Doyle A NUMBER of Donegal motorists were clocked driving in excess of the speed limit this week. The incidents have led to gardaí renewing calls to drivers to watch their speed on the roads amid an alarming increase in road deaths this year. Advertisement Their warning comes as hundreds of pupils in Donegal have also returned to school in […]

Rathmullan public meeting


A PUBLIC meeting of Rathmullan The Way Forward will take place in the SVP Centre on Monday night, September 11, at 8 pm. Speakers will include Cllr Pauric Mc Garvey; the Rural Regeneration Project; Pierce Boyce feature film in Rathmullan; Claire Heaney McKee, Connecting Communities Project Officer with RTWF and Damian Murphy and Declan McFadden […]

Man is airlifted from Errigal


A MAN was airlifted by helicopter from Errigal Mountain yesterday afternoon with a suspected cardiac arrest. The incident happened at around 1pm and ambulance crews and Donegal Mountain Rescue crews were tasked to the scene. The Sligo based Sikorsky 118 Coastguard helicopter was also alerted to the casualty because of the difficult terrain. Advertisement It […]

IFA to Picket Ministerial Meeting This Morning


IFA will not attend the meeting for farm organisations called by the Minister for Agriculture this morning. Following a meeting of its National Council on Tuesday, the IFA decided to picket the final meeting of the Farmers’ Charter group which was due to take place in Portlaoise this morning (Thurs). Late yesterday, the Minister cancelled […]

Gardaí appeal for witnesses to Donegal Town incident


Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a serious road traffic collision that occurred in Donegal Town, yesterday evening, Wednesday September 6, 2023. At approximately 7:50pm, a car struck an outdoor seating area at a licensed premises on Tirchonaill Street. One woman aged in her 60’s was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital to be […]

Political party await approval from Electoral Commission


By Róise Collins DONEGAL’S newest political party have expressed their frustration as they are still waiting for formal approval from the Electoral Commission. The 100% Redress Party are in the midst of becoming a registered party to act as a voice for those affected by defective blocks in Donegal and around the country. Advertisement They have […]

Raphoe residents delighted with ‘life-saving’ restoration of road


By Dionne Meehan RESIDENTS of the Tops in Raphoe have expressed their thanks to Donegal County Council this week after major road works were carried out to fix a crater caused by recent flash floods. The road collapse, which was caused by July’s flash flooding, resulted in a partial collapse of a culvert. Advertisement The […]

Major recruitment drive at Letterkenny University Hospital


A MAJOR recruitment drive for over 80 new healthcare staff is underway at Letterkenny University Hospital in an attempt to ensure safe staffing levels across the hospital. Under the national initiative for Implementation Of Framework for Safe Nurse Staffing And Skill Mix, Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) has recently received approval for a total of 78 new […]

Yellow high temperature weather warning for Donegal 


Met Éireann have issued a weather warning for Donegal as temperatures are set to soar in the coming days. Very warm and humid weather is forecasted for Thursday and Friday with daytime temperatures expected to be in excess of 27 degrees in many areas. Potential impacts of these conditions include heat stress, uncomfortable sleeping conditions […]