MET ÉIREANN has issued a yellow weather for Donegal which will be in place from 5pm today. Heavy rain with thundery downpours are expected with strong winds at times along eastern facing coasts. Potential impacts include spot flooding and difficult travelling conditions. This weather warning will remain in place until 6am Saturday, August 19.
Multi-million expansion at Century Complex
by Kate Heaney THE multi-million euro development of the Century Complex got underway in Letterkenny this week with the new 22,000 foot development expected to open in October 2024. Owner Mark Doherty said that once completed the enlarged complex with a range of new facilities including indoor crazy golf, will employ in excess of 100 […]
Ramelton Community Hospital gets good HIQA report
THE General Manager for Older People Services in the HSE this week welcomed the report on a HIQA inspection of Ramelton Community Hospital which was recently published. Martin McCollum from the HSE Community Healthcare section covering Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Monaghan and Sligo expressed his delight at the outcome of the inspection which took place at […]
Arranmore RNLI assists injured person on Rutland Island
THE volunteer crew of Arranmore RNLI were called to Rutland Island at the weekend to assist a man who had fallen off a roof. The crew were tasked to Rutland Island shortly after 1pm on Sunday, August 13 to help the man. As the all weather lifeboat would be unable to land at Rutland, coxswain, […]
The Donegal Historical Society delves into the past with 75th edition of the Donegal Annual
DONEGAL Historical Society – one of the oldest in the country – has just published its 75th issue of the Donegal Annual. To mark the Decade of Centenaries, four contributors have written articles on the Irish revolution – Méadhbha Ní Bhaoill on Eithne Coyle and her contribution to the struggle for independence; Niamh Brennan has […]
Ombudsman says the State has violated children’s mental health
THE Donegal-born Ombudsman for Children has accused the State of what he has described as a “profound violation of children’s rights” regarding mental health and disability care. Dr Niall Muldoon made his feelings clear in a missive to the new Chief Executive of the Health Service Executive, Bernard Gloster. In his letter, Dr Muldoon criticised the […]
Delight as missing Boxer dogs found safe
THERE is delight locally after two missing Boxer dogs have been found safe and well. The dogs, Ruby and Lexi, went missing from their Creeslough home earlier this week. Heartbroken owner Aiden McFadden launched a huge online appeal to help find his beloved family dogs. Advertisement It garnered huge support, with many people sharing a photograph […]
Ecumenical Prayer Service in Falcarragh
The theme for this year is: Living Heritage, which is defined as the practices, knowledge and skills that have been passed down from one generation to the next, and are still in use today. In keeping with the continued tradition the History and Folklore Committee of Cloughaneely will have an Ecumenical Prayer Service at the […]
Road closure on Crieve to Rann Road in Letterkenny
THE L1017/3 Crieve to Rann road will be closed on Thursday, August 17 and Friday, August 18 due to essential road works. Diversions will be in place.
Road closure on the Oldtown to Crievesmith road
THE L1044/2 Oldtown to Crievesmith road in Letterkenny will remain closed until 2pm today due to essential roadworks. Diversions via Newmills are in place.