By Dionne Meehan THE newly-elected Cathaoirleach of the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District Cllr Martin Harley said he is looking forward to the year ahead. Having been elected to Donegal County Council 16 years ago, this is Cllr Harley’s third time chairing his local electoral area. Advertisement Describing it as a “great honour”, he now looks forward […]
An Bord Pleanála refuse Creeslough redevelopment
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Planning permission for the redevelopment of a site in Creeslough where 10 people lost their lives in 2022 has been refused. An Bord Pleanala has overturned Donegal County Council’s decision to grant permission for the development of a shop and filling station on the site. Ten people were killed in the Creeslough explosion in October […]
Anger after €29m spent on outsourcing elective and day surgeries
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by Louise Doyle THERE was further upset on the health front this week when it emerged €29 million was paid out to private hospitals in two years in a bid to address waiting lists locally. The National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) paid out the funds for elective in-patient and day-case surgeries in 2023 and 2024. Advertisement The […]
FRESH TAKE: The Donegal Rally – something we should all be very proud of
By Sabrina Sweeney IT’S rally weekend in Donegal so brace yourself for noise, crowds, petrol fumes and the pure, unfiltered buzz of it all. Love it or loathe it – and most people at least secretly love it – the Donegal International Rally is hard to ignore. There’s excitement, pride, and a deep-rooted sense of […]
Ó Baoill back in the side as Donegal prepare for visit of Louth
DONEGAL have made one change to their starting 15 as they prepare to welcome Louth to Ballybofey for Sunday’s All-Ireland preliminary quarter-final (4pm). Dáire Ó Baoill is back in the half-forward line. The Gaoth Dobhair man came off the bench and kicked a wonderful two pointer as Donegal defeated Mayo in Dr Hyde Park last […]
Experience the newly opened O’Donnell’s MACE Kilmacrennan
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NESTLED in the heart of Kilmacrennan village, the newly opened O’Donnell’s MACE store has quickly found itself at the heart of the community, becoming a standout destination for locals and passers-by alike. Owned by Gavin O’Donnell, whose family have been at the heart of local retail for 40 years with service stations in both Crolly […]
Derry-Dublin route to be reinstated by third quarter of 2026
CONFIRMATION that the Public Service Obligation (PSO) air service between City of Derry Airport and Dublin Airport will be up and running by the third quarter of 2026 by the Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien, has been described by Donegal Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, as an extremely positive development. Speaking after a meeting yesterday […]
Weather: Temperatures to soar today
TODAY will be warm and sunny with good spells of sunshine. Highest temperatures of 25 to 29 degrees in light breezes. Tonight will be mostly dry and clear with some isolated showers possible. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 14 to 18 degrees in light or variable breezes.
Man found in shed with long bladed knife jailed
A MAN found in a garden shed of a house in Killygordon with a long bladed knife has been jailed. Ryan Campbell (25) was charged with trespassing with a knife, weapon of offence or other article at Forest Park, Killygordon, on December 8, 2024. Campbell, with an address on court papers of 8 Gleann NaGreine, […]
THIRD DEGREE: New film looks behind closed doors in a crumbling home
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In this week’s Third Degree column, Niall Duffy, Managing Director of Keltik Elk Films talks to Paul Bradley about his film on the defective concrete crisis Hi Niall, thank you for taking this interview. I presume you’re still busy promoting your film Galar? Hi Paul, thanks for the opportunity. Things are going really well. It’s […]