MAJOR works will be carried out in the Glencar area of Letterkenny to reduce the number of water bursts in the town. Uisce Éireann say crews will be arriving in Letterkenny in the coming weeks to deliver important improvements. Close to 400m of old water mains will be replaced at The Grange, Letterkenny by autumn […]
Donegal woman leading calls on national climate action strategy
A DONEGAL woman is part of an independent body calling on the government to develop a bold and forward-looking strategy for national climate action. Michelle Murphy is a member of Ireland’s Just Transition Commission, which has published its first report, urging the government to develop a bold and forward-looking strategy that places just transition at the […]
Donegal Mountain Rescue issues safety reminder to hillwalkers after recent callout
DONEGAL Mountain Rescue has reminded hillwalkers to stay safe when venturing into the mountains. This comes following a recent callout to assist two disoriented hillwalkers in the Ballyliffin area, who found themselves trapped in a gorse-covered gorge, unable to safely extract themselves. As darkness fell, the team from Donegal Mountain Rescue were deployed. Advertisement They successfully […]
Weather: Cloudy day with patchy rain and drizzle
TODAY will be mostly cloudy to begin with patchy rain and drizzle. Drier and brighter intervals will increase as the day goes on. Highest temperatures of 15 to 19 degrees. Advertisement There will be variable cloud and clear breaks tonight with scattered, mainly light showers. There will be isolated mist patches too. Lowest temperatures of […]
Donegal disappointment over new A5 road court ruling
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LETTERKENNY Chamber said it is ‘extremely disappointed’ by the latest setback over the long-running plans for a new A5 road between Derry and Dublin. A judge today ruled against the decision to allow plans for the new A5 dual-carriageway to proceed. At the High Court in Belfast today, Mr Justice McAlinden said he had made […]
Campaign urges people to flush less at beach toilets
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RENEWED calls have been made for people to flush less when using public toilets at Donegal beaches. 2023 marked the commencement of a collaborative effort between the Think Before You Flush campaign, Donegal County Council and the Blue Flag programme. This partnership was established with the common objective of informing individuals visiting coastal areas during […]
Donegal v Monaghan confirmed for Saturday
Donegal’s All-Ireland quarter-final showdown with Monaghan has been been confirmed for this Saturday with a 4pm throw-in at Croke Park. Jim McGuinness’s side have already gotten the better of Monaghan this year, a two-point victory at Clones in the Ulster quarter-final back in April. Donegal’s clash with Gabriel Brannigan’s men will be the curtain raiser […]
Donegal cowboys to feature on RTÉ’s Nationwide tonight
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By Paul McElwee WHEN we think of cowboys, it conjures up images of wagon trails and wide open prairies; pretty much the Wild West or, in the case of a dedicated group of cowboy enthusiasts the ‘Wild North West’, due to be featured on RTE’s Nationwide this evening. The Donegal Western Trail Riders Association has […]
McCole, Roarty and Gallen named in Team of the Week
Donegal’s Brendan McCole, Finnbarr Roarty and Oisin Gallen have all been named in the GAA.ie Team of the Week following their comprehensive victory over Louth on Sunday. Oisin Gallen had a fantastic outing against the wee county, concluding with a personal tally of 0-5. McCole and Roarty also had great games in defence with the […]
Veronica’s ‘Donegal Sands’ brings coastline to canvas
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By Connie Duffy THERE’S something truly special stirring in the heart of Donegal’s art scene this summer. Celebrated local artist Veronica Maguire returns with her sixth solo exhibition, Donegal Sands, a dazzling homage to the county’s most captivating beaches – each painting as vibrant, textured, and alive as the coastline itself. Advertisement Running between Friday, […]