By Louise Doyle THE increasing challenges our frontline services are under is undeniable, but on Saturday night I saw this firsthand when I was given the opportunity to accompany Letterkenny gardaí on the beat. Setting out at 6pm in an unmarked car with Garda Stephen Campbell and Garda Stephen Carroll, of the Roads Policing Unit, they tell […]
Remembering a bygone age of Donegal rail
By Paul McElwee ON Sunday, the Donegal Rail Museum will host a talk and presentation detailing the final months and eventual closure of the County Donegal Railway. The presentation will be given by local rail historian and supporting member of the museum Joe Begley. A recognised authority on the subject, Joe has worked alongside Steve Flanders […]
‘Serious staffing issues’ at Killybegs hospital being addressed
By Róise Collins THE HSE have confirmed that they are currently working to reopen 13 short-term beds at Killybegs Community Hospital which had been closed due to staffing issues. It comes after Councillor Jimmy Brogan contacted both the Minister for Health and the HSE regarding the “serious issues” surrounding staff shortages at the hospital and […]
Weather: Mostly cloudy morning with patchy rain
THIS morning will be mostly cloudy with patchy light rain or drizzle. It will gradually brighten up through the day with some sunny spells and scattered showers developing. Highest temperatures of 17 to 21 degrees in light to moderate winds. Advertisement Tonight will be largely cloudy with limited clear spells. Mostly dry but there is […]
Donegal Senator wants no M1 toll fees on All- Ireland Final day
DONEGAL Senator Manus Boyle has called for the M1 toll fees to be scrapped on the day of the All- Ireland Gaelic football final. Addressing the Dáil, Senator Boyle said Donegal supporters heading to Croke Park will already be under enough financial pressure without having to face toll fees on the journey. With the cost […]
Donegal magician predicts Sam Maguire will return to the hills
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By Dionne Meehan EARLIER this year, a Donegal magician made a bold prediction that the Sam Maguire Cup would end up in Jim McGuinness’ hands. And after Sunday’s performance, it is a prediction that is shaping up to come true. Advertisement In March, Burtonport magician Dylan Murray bumped into the Donegal GAA manager at an […]
Raphoe Pastoral Centre Counselling Service to become independent organisation
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By Róise Collins THE Raphoe Pastoral Centre Counselling Service is undergoing a significant transformation as it prepares to become an independent organisation, formally separating from its church roots. This marks a significant milestone for the long-standing mental health service, which has supported individuals and families across Donegal for decades. Advertisement With a new name chosen, […]
Fr John Joe welcomes continued support from Red Cross as remaining funds allocated
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By Róise Collins AS the remaining funds from the Creeslough Community Support Fund are allocated, Fr John Joe Duffy has spoken of the importance of remembering that the challenging journey continues for those most deeply affected by the October 2022 tragedy. Speaking to the Donegal News following a meeting held by the Irish Red Cross […]
Councillor welcomes progress on new Deer Management Units
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By Róise Collins A FALCARRAGH-based councillor has welcomed the appointment of coordinators to lead dedicated Deer Management Units in Donegal. Councillor Michael McClafferty, who has consistently raised concerns about the growing deer population and the risks it poses to road users since his election to Donegal County Council, described the recent announcement as “great progress.” […]
EXCLUSIVE: On the frontline with Letterkenny gardaí
by Louise Doyle In today’s Donegal News we report from a 10-hour stint on the frontline with gardaí from the Roads Policing and Public Order Units for a special report. We spent the first part of Saturday evening with the Roads Policing Unit in an unmarked garda car detecting speeding drivers and those driving under the […]