By Chris Ashmore HUNDREDS and possibly thousands of people around Donegal are living in homes with old electrical wiring that could be a fire risk and which should be checked, it has emerged. The issue has been highlighted by Cllr Martin McDermott (inset) who wants to see a public information campaign to raise awareness of […]
Hundreds of homes and businesses without power this morning
ESB crews are this morning continuing to work to restore power to homes and businesses across Donegal who have been left without supply this morning. A yellow wind warning in place for Donegal ended at 6am on Friday morning, but the strong winds overnight have impacted on hundreds of homes and businesses right around the […]
ATU Archaeologist uncovers Ireland’s first known wildcat from 5,500 years ago
The earliest directly dated wildcat (Felis silvestris) ever found in Ireland has been identified, confirming the species lived on the island more than 5,500 years ago. The discovery, by Dr Marion Dowd, an archaeologist at Atlantic Technological University (ATU), marks a breakthrough in understanding Ireland’s prehistoric wildlife and ecology. The bones, uncovered during archaeological excavations […]
Former Donegal TD and Minister for Education graduates
Joe McHugh, former Donegal North-East TD and Minister for Education and Skills (2018 – 2020), graduates from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences with a Degree of Master of Science (MSc) in Positive Health Coaching on Monday 24 November 2025. He is pictured with Eunan Friel, Managing Director of Healthcare Management, RCSI; Professor Michael […]
Thunder and lightning and power outages across Donegal
Over 800 customers are without power in Donegal tonight as parts of the county continue to feel the impact of heavy winds. A status yellow wind warning remains in place and will be in effect until 6am on Friday morning. On a day of dismal weather there has been thunder and lightning tonight in and […]
Fundraisers in the pink! – Cheque presented after charity swim
Pictured are Marg Everett, Hazel Russell and Teri Russell on behalf of the Swilly Sisters’ Shed presenting €1.370, the proceeds of the group’s recent Swim in Pink fundraiser to Maeve Fegan of the National Breast Care Institute, Galway. Back in October swimmers and dippers donned their best pink swimming outfits and took to the cold […]
Defendant said Gardaí were ‘crooked b–tards’
A MAN who was being charged while in custody told the arresting Garda that all Gardaí in Letterkenny and Buncrana were “crooked b–tards”. Seamus Cooley, with a current address at Castlerea Prison, appeared at Monday’s sitting of Letterkenny District Court. He is charged with assaulting a Garda at St Jude’s Court, Lifford, on May 23, […]
Dark days for public lighting in rural areas
By Chris Ashmore A CALL for more public lighting in isolated communities has come from Cllr. Denis McGee who believes that along with a lack of footpaths, this is impacting on the safety and wellbeing of people in these areas. However, despite his representations current policy firmly favours public lighting in urban rather than rural […]
Donegal student receives Scholarship Award at Ceremony in DCU
DONEGAL student Jenna Donovan was presented with a scholarship award by Dublin City University at a ceremony to celebrate memorial and endowed scholarships on Wednesday, November 19. In total, 54 students received awards named in honour of individuals and organisations who have played a leading role in the life of Dublin City University and in wider Irish […]