Hallelujah…Empty church sells at last


AN abandoned church in Castlefinn has sold for almost double its original asking price. The 150-year-old Congregational Church of Ireland property, located in the town’s Diamond area, had been on the market for over two years. When it failed to sell estate agent Martin McGowan sent it to auction. It was bought by someone in Dublin […]

Weather warning issued for thunderstorms


Met Éireann has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in Donegal. The warning came into force at midday and will remain in place until 9pm tonight (Tuesday). After yesterday’s scorcher thunder and heavy localised downpours are expected throughout the day. The warning is also in place for counties Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow, Cavan, Cork, […]

Donegal locations named ‘20 Best Places to Holiday in Ireland 2022’


The Bundoran / Rossnowlagh region and the Inishowen Peninsula have been named as two of the ‘20 Best Places to Holiday in Ireland 2022’ and are both now in the running for the overall title. Bundoran / Rossnowlagh and Inishowen were among hundreds of locations which were nominated by close to 1,200 people from across […]

Tributes paid as ‘remarkable’ McGarvey turns 92


COUNCILLOR Ian McGarvey has received birthday wishes from the Seanad to mark his turning 92 years of age. The Ramelton man first entered politics as a member of Donegal County Council in 2004 when he was 73. He has successfully contested four general elections and last defended his seat in 2019 when he secured a final tally of 1,522 votes. […]

Irish Water is appealing to customers to conserve water


Irish Water is appealing to customers on Lough Mourne Water Supply to conserve water as increased demand continues to affect supply as the dry and warm weather continues. Irish Water is continuing to see high levels of domestic, commercial and agricultural demand for the treated drinking water. Irish Water has been working closely with Donegal […]

Today expected to be the hottest day of the year


TODAY is set to be the hottest day of the year so far with Met Éireann predicting that temperatures in Donegal could reach thirty degrees. The tropical weather comes with an appeal for people to exercise caution at all times in and around water. Speaking to the Donegal News yesterday meteorologist Aoife Kealy said the […]

Contract for €10.5 million Killybegs project awarded


THE contract for the €10.5 million pier extension project at Killybegs Fishery Harbour Centre has been awarded with works expected to get underway within weeks. The project will see the completion of a 120 metre long quay development at Smooth Point aimed at alleviating congestion during the peak fishing season. The multi-million euro contract has […]