OLDER people, at risk groups and health care workers are being urged to get vaccinated against both the flu and Covid-19. The HSE winter vaccination programme is now underway in the West and North West with the roll out of the free flu and Covid-19 vaccines to recommended groups. Both flu and Covid-19 vaccines are recommended for […]
Rathmullan film to have International premiere
By Rebecca Crockett IRISH language film, ‘Fidil Ghorm’, will have its international premiere at the Newport Beach Film Festival in California this month. The film was shot in Rathmullan last October and has since won Best First Irish Feature at this year’s Galway Film Fleadh. Advertisement Rathmullan is the hometown of producer Pierce Boyce who […]
Donegal ranks second best county to run a small business
DONEGAL has ranked second best county in the country to operate a small business, according to a new study. Experts from Baldwin Digital analysed the latest data from the Central Statistics Office on enterprises with under 50 employees in 26 of Ireland’s counties. The six counties of Northern Ireland were not included in the study. Each […]
Urgent clarification sought as Council accused of secretly altering defective concrete block applications
Sinn Féin has called for urgent clarification following allegations that Donegal County Council “secretly altered” more than 20 defective concrete block remediation applications. The claims were published this morning by the website The Ditch, sparking concerns about the integrity of the process designed to assist homeowners affected by defective concrete blocks. The allegations suggest that […]
Searches for missing Ramelton man to recommence this afternoon
SEARCHES will recommence for missing Ramelton man Paul Buchanan later this afternoon. Mr Buchanan (50s), who operates an accounting practice in Letterkenny, failed to return after he set off from Machaire Gathlán pier in Gaoth Dobhair at around 5pm on Thursday evening, October 3. A massive sea search has been ongoing since the alarm was […]
Weather: Mostly cloudy and wet day
TODAY will be mostly cloudy with outbreaks of showery rain becoming widespread. This evening, rain will ease leaving a mix of showers and some bright spells. Highest temperatures of 12 to 14 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be mainly cloudy with light showers. Lowest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees with light to moderate northerly winds. […]
Strabane murder victim named as Donegal man Kyle McDermott
A YOUNG man who was murdered following an altercation in the Strabane area on Sunday night has been named locally as Kyle McDermott. Mr McDermott (24), from Burt, was assaulted outside his home in the Victoria Road area of Ballymagorry. He sustained serious injuries following the attack, including a serious head injury. Advertisement The Police […]
Neven Maguire explores Donegal’s culinary gems in new series
Neven Maguire is back on the road in his latest TV series Neven’s Coastal Food Trails. This time, he takes viewers on a culinary journey across Ireland’s coastal towns, showcasing some of the country’s finest food producers, chefs, and restaurants. One of the standout episodes, airing soon, sees Neven visiting some of Donegal’s best-loved food […]
Local artists bring coastal wonders to life at Kevin Lowery Gallery
The Kevin Lowery Gallery was filled with excitement on Friday night as art lovers gathered for the latest instalment of this year’s Donegal Bay and Blue Stacks Festival. The gallery unveiled its newest exhibition, “Between Land and Sea: Reflections on the North West Coast,” featuring the works of ten talented local artists from Donegal, Leitrim, […]
Senator Bradley and Minister Humphreys join forces to boost Donegal communities
Senator Nikki Bradley has announced a significant funding boost of €750,000 to develop key sports and community facilities across Donegal. This is part of a broader €11.4 million investment nationwide under the CLÁR Programme, aimed at supporting rural areas. Bradley, who worked closely with Minister Heather Humphreys on this initiative, stated: “When I met Minister […]