THIS morning will be cloudy with patchy rain and drizzle. It will become wet and windy this afternoon as rain spreads from the south. Highest temperatures of 5 to 8 degrees in fresh to strong and gusty winds. Advertisement There will be a risk of flooding in places due to a combination of already saturated […]
Scam callers target Donegal pensioner
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A DONEGAL pensioner has spoken out about how he almost fell victim to a convincing scam that could have given fraudsters full access to his bank details and mobile phone. Eamonn Mc Donnell (79) received a call from people purporting to be from a leading telecommunications provider. Coincidentally, the call came after he himself had complained […]
Design changes to Ballymacool active travel project ‘under review’
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DESIGN modifications to Ballymacool Active Travel project are currently under review, Donegal County Council has said. A public information event on October last set out preliminary designs to residents, landlords and businesses located on the R250 Ballymacool Road, and invited feedback on the proposals. The proposed project seeks to establish “a high quality continuous footway and cycleway […]
From shed to success: Local musician’s whistles go global
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LETTERKENNY’S Callum Parke is changing the tune of what a normal working week looks like by making and selling whistles from his shed. Growing up, the Newmills native immersed himself in music, with rock n’ roll a particular guilty pleasure. From playing the guitar to mastering the tin whistle, it wasn’t until four years ago […]
Uisce Éireann restores full supply to customers in Buncrana
UISCE Éireann’s leak detection crews have successfully located the significant leak that had been impacting supply in the Keelogs and Druminor areas of Buncrana. The leak was identified earlier today following extensive investigations, and repair works have since been completed. As a result, water supply has now returned to customers across the affected areas. Advertisement […]
Widespread sadness following the death of Adrian McHugh
THERE has been deep sadness following the death on Friday of Adrian McHugh of Stramartin, Derrybeg and Galway. He passed away at Letterkenny University Hospital following a short illness. Aged 55 years, he was a son of Sheila (née Curran) and the late Tony McHugh. Widely known and warmly regarded, Adrian was described as ‘one […]
Next Presbyterian Moderator grew up in Donegal
REV Richard Kerr, who grew up near Ramelton, will become the Presbyterian Church in Ireland’s (PCI) next Moderator, after he was elected Moderator-Designate in the Church’s annual election for its senior office bearer on Tuesday evening. While he lived with his parents and five siblings, his father worked for the Reformed Presbyterian Church (RP), worshipping […]
An Grianán Theatre to lead major cross-border arts project
A LETTERKENNY theatre is set to lead a cross-border PEACEPLUS arts project that will foster creative collaboration across Donegal and neighbouring border regions. ‘The Viewing Project’ is a major two-year creative arts initiative developed in collaboration with An Grianán Theatre in Letterkenny. The project is designed to foster meaningful cross-community connection, dialogue, and reconciliation across […]
McConalogue disappointed at omission of Letterkenny schools from NDO Plan
Donegal Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, has expressed his profound disappointment that two Letterkenny schools were not included in the National Development Office (NDO) Sectorial Investment Plan announced by the Minister for Education, Hildagarde Naughton. “It’s extremely disappointing that St Eunan’s College and Illistrin National School were not part of this latest announcement and I […]
North West Breast Cancer Ball 2025 raises €20,000
The North West Breast Cancer Ball 2025 has been hailed as an outstanding success, raising an incredible €20,360 in support of breast cancer services and research across the north west. Breast cancer continues to touch the lives of families throughout Donegal and the ball serves not only as a vital fundraising initiative but also as a […]