A cheque presentation took place in Maggies Tavern in St. Johnston of the funds raised from a charity barbecue in aid of the sound system for St. Baithin’s Church, St Johnston. Fr Philip Kemmy and Fr Martin Cunningham were there to collect the cheque for €4,400 – a wonderful effort indeed. It was the latest […]
NATIONAL: Oasis announce their comeback with two dates at Croke Park
Legendary British rock band Oasis has officially announced their highly anticipated comeback with two headline shows scheduled at Croke Park in Dublin next year. The announcement, made this morning, has reignited the fervour of the band’s devoted fanbase. The buzz surrounding their return began over the weekend when Oasis posted a cryptic social media post […]
Exciting new chapter for Inishowen school as it unveils new name, crest and uniform
STUDENTS at Coláiste Eoghain, formerly known as Coláiste Chineál Eoghain, kicked off the new school year with a fresh look. The Inishowen school, the only Irish language medium post-primary in the area, has officially rebranded with a new name, crest, and uniform following months of planning and consultation with the school community. Principal Claire Ní […]
Traffic disruption expected on N56 as road works set to begin
DONEGAL County Council has issued a road alert for upcoming road works with traffic management on the N56 Letterkenny to Kilmacrennan Road. These works are scheduled to take place between the Mountain Top Roundabout and Illistrin. The road works will begin at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, 27th August, and continue through the night until 7:00 […]
1 in 4 Donegal workers skip a week or more of annual leave
A RECENT survey by FRS Recruitment has revealed that 26% of people in Donegal didn’t take all their holidays last year. This is significantly lower than the national average, where 42% of people across Ireland failed to use up all their annual leave. The FRS Recruitment Annual Leave Report highlights that “1 in 5 people […]
Deep sadness at passing of Mary Rose Dullaghan, Newmills
A veil of sadness has descended on the community of Glenswilly this morning with the news of the passing of much-loved local resident, Mary Rose Dullaghan, Cashelreagh, Newmills. Mary Rose – or Mosie as she was known to so many – lost her brave battle with illness when she passed away in Donegal Hospice late […]
Donegal faces heavy rain as Met Éireann confirm Yellow weather warning
Met Éireann has revised the weather warning for Donegal, now scheduling the Status Yellow rain warning to begin at 10pm this evening instead of the previously anticipated 3pm. This updated warning also extends to Clare, Cork, Kerry, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, and Sligo. It will be in effect until 10am tomorrow morning, forecasting heavy and persistent […]
Road closure on N56 at Inver Bridge until further notice
Donegal County Council has issued a road alert due to the closure of the N56 at Inver Bridge following a road traffic accident. The road is closed immediately and will remain so until the situation is resolved and the road is deemed safe for use. All regular vehicles will be diverted from the N56 onto […]
Major extension announced for Moville’s Scoil Eoghain National School
SCOIL Eoghain National School in Moville is set to undergo a significant expansion with the addition of a new mainstream classroom and a special education teaching room. This development marks an important milestone for the school, enhancing its capacity to support both its students and the broader community. The announcement has been warmly welcomed by […]
Teenager killed in Donegal collision named
The two young Derry people killed and critically injured in a double tragedy in Donegal at the weekend were cousins