TODAY will be a dry day with long spells of sunshine. Any mist and fog will clear later this morning. Highest temperatures of 20 to 23 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be dry with mostly clear skies. Winds will be light and variable and areas of mist and fog will form overnight. Lowest temperatures of 7 […]
Pedestrian (80s) dead following fatal collision in Inishowen
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A PEDESTRIAN has died following a fatal collision in Inishowen yesterday evening. The man, aged in his 80s, was walking near Clonmany at Annagh on the R238 yesterday, Wednesday, September 18 at approximately 6.20pm when he was struck by a van. He was fatally injured. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: “The local coroner has been […]
Arranmore RNLI responds to two medical evacuations in one week
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ARRANMORE RNLI have responded to two call-outs in one week. Both calls were to assist in medical evacuations from the island. The first call was on Wednesday, September 11 at 10.30pm and the second, yesterday, Wednesday, September 18 at 12.30pm. Advertisement Both patients were escorted by lifeboat to Burtonport for transfer to Letterkenny University Hospital. […]
Letterkenny welcomes German delegation for Culture Night
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Letterkenny is rolling out the red carpet as it welcomes a delegation of 55 visitors from its twin town, Rudolstadt, Germany, on Friday, September 20th. This visit marks another milestone in the cherished relationship that began in 2018, thanks to Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh’s initiative to twin Letterkenny with the Thuringian town. The bond between the […]
Donegal Collies in search of their forever families
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Donegal County Council is making an urgent appeal to the community in search of new homes for three Collies. In a heartfelt social media post, the Council highlighted three dogs, each in need of a loving family and a stable environment. Among those seeking a new home is a male Collie, estimated to be between […]
DCC awards contract for 43-unit social housing development in Dungloe
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Donegal County Council has awarded the construction contract for a significant social housing project at Chapel Road, Dungloe. Following a competitive tendering process, the contract has been secured by Ballybofey-based John O’Donnell Construction Ltd. The new development will consist of 43 housing units, designed by the Council’s in-house architectural team. Advertisement This project has been […]
Donegal County Council urges the public to dispose of waste responsibly
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DONEGAL County Council has reminded the public that burning domestic, industrial, agricultural and construction waste is an offence. This reminder comes after a farmer was prosecuted by Waterford City and County Council for the illegal disposal of waste by burning on Monday, September 2. The farmer was convicted and fined a total of €4,450 at […]
Weather: Another dry and mostly sunny day
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TODAY will be another dry and mostly sunny day with any mist and fog patches clearing this morning. Highest temperatures of 17 to 21 degrees with light to moderate winds. Tonight will be dry with mostly clear skies. Advertisement Mist and fog patches will form in light or variable breezes. Lowest temperatures of 7 to […]
PICTURE SPECIAL: McGee takes victory at Woodland NS 5k
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Philip McGee of Letterkenny AC was the winner of the Woodland NS 5k on Thursday evening. McGee won in a super time of 16 minutes. His Letterkenny AC colleague Eoghain McGinley was 16 seconds behind in second place, while Ciaran McGonagle was third. Advertisement Aoife Sheridan was the first female home in twenty minutes and […]
Mixed reaction to new plan to tackle childcare crisis
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A PLAN to help deliver childcare at a cost of €10 a day per child has been described as “hollow” unless full support is given to stem the exodus of childcare providers from the sector. Sinn Féin say 6,500 children in Donegal in childcare and minded by childminders will avail of childcare for €10 a day under […]