THIS morning will be mainly dry with some sunshine. This afternoon showers will develop in many areas. Some will be heavy with spot flooding and isolated thunderstorms possible. Advertisement They’ll gradually die out around nightfall. Highest temperatures of 17 to 19 degrees with light or variable breezes. Tonight, any lingering showers will die out and […]
Family and friends celebrate the memory of Mary Rose Dullaghan
THE beautiful weather throughout Friday added to what was a very special day for the family and many friends of Mary Rose Dullaghan, whose memory was celebrated with a charity golf day at Letterkenny Golf Club. Mary Rose (née Kelly) from Cashelreagh, Newmills, passed away after a brave battle with illness last August. The day of […]
Daniel O’Donnell to take extended break from touring amid health challenges
By Dionne Meehan DONEGAL singer Daniel O’Donnell has revealed that he will be taking an extended break from touring. After much reflection, the decision was driven by recent health challenges the star has faced over the past few years. Advertisement “This decision was not made lightly,” a spokesperson began. “It is driven by the health […]
Wide-ranging speed limit changes just around the corner
by Chris Ashmore THE most wide-ranging and radical changes to speed limits in many towns and villages in Donegal are just around the corner. Donegal County Council is planning to slash the speed limit in what are known as “urban core centres” to just 30 km/h. Most of these areas are currently 50 km/h. Advertisement According […]
Fishermen fear deterioration could lead to pier’s closure
By Róise Collins FISHERMEN from Portnablagh are calling for urgent improvements to the local pier, amid growing concerns that continued deterioration could eventually lead to its closure. Led by Ivan McElhinney, the fishermen voiced their concerns during a presentation to local councillors at Monday’s meeting of Glenties Municipal District. They highlighted the need for minor […]
€2.2 million allocated to Donegal childcare services
Four Donegal childcare services have been allocated €2.2 million to deliver 165 additional early learning and childcare places. The funding is being delivered through the Building Blocks Extension Scheme announced by Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley. Creeslough Community Childcare Services will get €500,000 for a community extension to deliver 44 additional places; […]
Low morale compromising health service delivery
Urgent action needed to address ‘dire situation’, Fórsa conference in Letterkenny told
Lifford attack victim cheers GAA team on
A YOUNG Lifford man left fighting for his life following a brutal attack in his home in January has made an appearance on pitch sidelines to cheer his local GAA team on. Charles Dooher (26) was beaten by five masked men with bats, leaving him with catastrophic injuries. He was rushed to the Royal Victoria […]
‘We couldn’t have imagined Relay would still be going to this day’
Ahead of Relay for Life 2025, Ena Barrett, one of organisers of the first ever event, talks of her own personal journey. By Paddy Walsh Mention Relay for Life Donegal and among several names that will stand out is that of Ena Barrett who has been with the initiative since the start and continues to […]
Should schools take a back seat when it comes to Communions and Confirmations?
We’re well and truly in the thick of First Communion season. My own son, Evan, made his First Holy Communion last weekend. We had a fabulous day. The dry weather was a great bonus and everyone was very chilled out. Having celebrated my daughter Lucy’s Communion three years ago, I found it all much more […]