Camino trip to raise funds for Volunteer Emergency Medics in Donegal


Two consultants in emergency medicine, based in the west of Ireland, are encouraging people to bike or hike the Camino this April to raise funds for the ground services of the Irish Community Air Ambulance. The organisation has a team of Volunteer Emergency Medical Responders on the ground in Donegal, Mayo and Dublin. The trip […]

Donegal house prices expected to rise 3% in 2023


The price of the average three-bed semi in County Donegal is expected to rise by 3% in the next 12 months, according to a survey by Real Estate Alliance. Three-bed semi-detached homes in the county now cost an average of €145,000, up 14% on the December 2021 average of €127,500, the REA Average House Price […]

Major ESB fault leaves thousands without power


ALMOST 10,000 ESB customers in the Letterkenny area are being impacted by a major fault this evening. The fault is affecting 9,908 customers in the Gortlee area of the town.   The power outage was reported just after 5pm this evening and the estimated restore time is 9pm. Advertisement   “We apologise for the loss […]

Pic Special: Bríd completes her 365-day challenge


The sun shone brightly for Loughanure woman Bríd Sweeney on New Year’s Eve as she led nearly 100 people on her final 2022 walk. Bríd set herself a challenge on January 1 last year to walk 365 days and raise money for the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust, a charity close to her heart and that […]

Gardaí launch appeal for missing person in Buncrana


Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 21-year-old Daena Tighe who was last seen in Buncrana, Co. Donegal, at approximately 12 noon on Friday 6th January, 2023. Daena is described as having long straight brown hair, brown eyes and is 5 ft 6 inches in height. When last seen, she was […]

Radio star excited about return to Donegal


NATIONAL radio star Dermot Whelan is “excited to get back to Donegal” for his ‘Mind full Tour’ which takes to the stage at An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny this February. Dermot spent time in Donegal during the summer, where he enjoyed the “incredible beaches, golf courses and most of all the people. “I just love spending […]

Men’s Sheds pilot a massive success


TWO Donegal-based Men’s Sheds joined forces for a successful seven week pilot programme titled ‘Shed’s for Life’. Shed’s for Life is an initiative by the Irish Men’s Sheds Association, which was created by men for men, said Lorraine Conneely, a Health Promotion Officer with the Irish Men’s Sheds Association. Advertisement The Kilmacrennan and Dunfanaghy Men’s […]

Great turnout for Gemma’s Legacy of Hope dip


THERE was a great turnout for the first face-to-face annual New Year’s dip in aid of Gemma’s Legacy of Hope on Sunday. Swimmers braved the cold water at the Keadue Blockyard at 1pm to raise funds for the community counselling service which covers the Rosses and Fintown areas. The organisers thanked everyone who took part […]

Kilmacrennan Rd driving – There has to be a better way


As someone who has frequent important early appointments in Letterkenny University Hospital I find it very frustrating trying to enter the town via the Kilmacrennan Road. With the two short lanes leading into the town ending abruptly at the George Boal Roundabout, traffic that had been on the fast lane must now endeavour to manoeuvre […]