A DONEGAL family has celebrated the memory of their late mother by making a donation to Letterkenny University Hospital as a gesture of thanks for the care she received. Mary McGlinchey from Ardara passed away on January 13, 2025. To mark her first anniversary, her daughter, Dr Eileen McGlinchey, presented a cheque for €1,000 to […]
Gardaí urge dog owners to keep pets under control ahead of lambing season
AS lambing season approaches, gardaí in Donegal have once again reminded dog owners to keep their pets under control at all times. In an appeal on social media, the public was urged to keep their dogs away from lambing ewes, as they are easily distressed. A garda spokesperson said: “By being a responsible dog owner, you […]
Donegal homeowners angry over delays to appeal process
FRUSTATED Donegal homeowners have written to the Housing Minister about delays in decisions by the Defective Concrete Appeals Panel. The panel was set up in 2024 to adjudicate on appeals in relation to the Enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme, which provides financial support to homeowners whose home has been damaged by the use of […]
Council’s gritting service will be deployed tonight
BRACE yourselves for another cold night with temperatures set to drop below freezing in many parts of the county. Donegal County Council has confirmed that its gritting service will be treating designated routes tonight from 9pm. The gritters will be deployed again on Tuesday morning from 6am. Advertisement It has been a day of much […]
Donegal ranked third most expensive county for a pint
WITH Diageo confirming a Guinness price rise from February 2, Irish drinkers are bracing for another jump at the bar, with reports suggesting the average customer could see increases of around €0.20 per pint depending on venue. A recent study carried out by Casino.org Ireland found that Donegal is the third most expensive county for […]
HSA inspection campaign to focus on livestock safety ahead of calving season
THE Health and Safety Authority (HSA) began a two weeks farm safety inspection campaign this week, focusing on the safe management of livestock in the lead-up to the busy calving season. Inspectors will be visiting farms to highlight key risks and ensure farmers have appropriate controls in place when working with cattle and other livestock. […]
€6.5million PEACE-Air project launched in Donegal
THE PEACE-Air project has been launched at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Donegal, marking the beginning of a major cross-border initiative supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). The event brought together partners, policymakers, and community representatives from across the island to initiate an ambitious programme aimed at improving air […]
Concern over lack of access to Rapid Access Prostate Clinic for Donegal patients
A LOCAL councillor has raised serious concerns about the ongoing lack of effective access to the Rapid Access Prostate Clinic for patients from Donegal. Cllr Declan Meehan, who is a member of the Regional Health Forum, voiced his concerns yesterday following informal reports from GPs that the service in Galway has been “effectively suspended” due […]
9,866 children in Donegal being supported by National Childcare Scheme
A TOTAL of 9,866 children in Donegal received subsidies under the National Childcare Scheme (NCS) in 2025 – an increase of 11 per cent on the 8,894 children that were supported in 2024. Commenting on the figures released by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Donegal Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, said […]
ATU Donegal to benefit from €4.12 million investment
ATU Donegal is set to benefit from the €4.12 million being invested in ATU under the Devolved Capital Grant allocation for higher education institutions for 2026/2027. ATU operates nine campuses across Donegal, Sligo, Mayo and Galway and serves up to 30,000 students – around 6,000 of which attend Donegal’s two campuses in Letterkenny and Killybegs. […]