Seanad implored to back calls for Creeslough documentary to be withdrawn


The Seanad was today implored to back attempts to stop a documentary on the Creeslough tragedy being broadcast tonight. A number of the bereaved families pleaded with TG4 not to go ahead with the screening, saying it was too soon as they are still grieving and trying to come to terms with the loss and […]

Some Donegal roads to be gritted tonight


Some roads in Donegal will be gritted tonight as temperatures are set to drop. The following routes will be gritted from 8pm. 01: National Primary North 02: National Primary Central 04: Inishowen South 05: Inishowen East 06: Inishowen West 07: Milford South 08: Milford North 09: Cill Ulta East 12: Binswilly 13: Stranorlar North 14: […]

HPV catch-up clinics to be held in Donegal


  Clinics will be held in Donegal in the coming weeks as part of the Laura Brennan HPV vaccine catch-up programme. The programme is aimed at those aged 16 or older who did not get their HPV vaccine yet and were previously eligible Advertisement Eligible people can register on www.hpv.ie  for an appointment for a free […]

Gardaí investigating car fire in Lifford


Gardaí were alerted to a fire outside a residence in Lifford during the early hours of this morning. (Wednesday) A vehicle was discovered alight outside a private residence. Fire services attended and extinguished the fire. Advertisement Significant damage was caused to the vehicle and nearby property. Gardaí said investigations are ongoing.

Seventeen patients awaiting beds in LUH


Seventeen patients are currently waiting on a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital.  11 patients are on trolleys in the emergency department while six patients are on wards elsewhere in the hospital. 531 admitted patients are waiting for beds this morning, according to today’s INMO Trolley Watch. 409 patients are waiting in the emergency department, while […]

Man in hospital following Ballybofey collision


A section of the road at Navenny/Dreenan in Ballybofey remains closed this morning as a result of a road traffic collision. The collision occurred yesterday evening and the road remains closed this morning as Garda Forensic Collision Investigators conduct a technical examination of the scene. One man remains in Letterkenny University Hospital with serious injuries […]

Family of Creeslough victims ask TG4 not to air documentary 


The family of two Creeslough victims has asked TG4 not to air the documentary on the tragedy tomorrow night. The documentary on the blast, which killed 10 people in October 2022, is due to air on TG4 tomorrow night (Wednesday). Áine Flanagan’s partner Robert Garwe and daughter Shauna Flanagan Garwe died during the explosion. Advertisement Ms […]

Tremors from devastating earthquake recorded in Donegal


TREMORS from the earthquake which killed thousands of people in Turkey and Syria were recorded on two seismometers in Donegal. The earthquake on the Turkey and Syria border recorded 7.8 in magnitude at 01.17 followed by aftershocks at 7.5 magnitudes at 10.24am hours on Monday morning. The number of confirmed deaths in both Turkey and Syria […]

Road closed in Ballybofey due to road traffic collision


A section of the road at Navenny/Dreenan in Ballybofey is closed as a result of a road traffic collision. The road will remain closed for a period of time. Diversions are currently in place. Motorists are advised to avoid the area or take an alternative route.