DONEGAL is in mourning as the county prepares to say farewell to one of its most loved residents, Stephen McCahill. Mr McCahill (66), affectionately known as ‘Mr Ardara’, who was a much loved father of two and popular publican, was murdered in the early hours of Monday morning, devastating his family, friends and the wider communities. […]
MEP Nina Carberry appointed to leading CAP role
MEP Nina Carberry has been appointed to lead negotiations on the future Common Agricultural Policy (CAP 2028–34) for the European Parliament’s largest political group on the Budget Committee. In her new role, Carberry will draft the Parliament’s budget position on the next CAP, which remains the single largest component of the nearly €2 trillion EU […]
Weather: Mostly dry with bright spells and isolated showers
TODAY will be largely dry with some bright spells and just a few showers. Afternoon highs of 2 to 5 degrees with light variable winds becoming light to moderate northerly in the afternoon. Tonight, there will be a mix of cloud and clear spells with scattered wintry showers, mainly near coasts. Advertisement Frost and ice […]
River Finn receives significant investment in fisheries improvement works
The Loughs Agency has announced an investment of more than £1 million in fisheries improvement works across the Foyle and Carlingford catchment areas during 2025, including the River Finn in Donegal which received €60,000 in funding. This funding supported 65 projects across 15 sub-catchments, each designed to enhance fish habitats, improve water quality and deliver […]
ATU achieves ARTI accreditation for Athletic Therapy Programme
Atlantic Technological University (ATU) has secured accreditation from Athletic Rehabilitation Therapy Ireland (ARTI) for its BSc (Hons) in Athletic Therapy and Exercise Rehabilitation. This recognition places ATU among a select group of Irish universities offering programmes that meet ARTI’s professional standards, strengthening allied healthcare provision in the Northwest region. ARTI is the national governing body […]
Stranorlar driver caught speeding at over double the limit
A DONEGAL driver has been caught speeding at more than double the speed limit in Stranorlar during the fifth and final week of the national Christmas Road Safety Campaign. The driver was caught driving 140 km/hr in a 60km/hr zone on the N15 in Stranorlar. An Garda Síochána carried out a dedicated road traffic enforcement operation […]
Uisce Éireann working to lift Boil Water Notice on Buncrana Public Water Supply
UISCE Éireann is continuing efforts to lift the Boil Water Notice in place for customers on the Buncrana (Slavery) Public Water Supply. Following mechanical issues encountered at Buncrana (Slavery) Water Treatment Plant, the notice was issued on Friday, January 2, to protect the health of customers on the supply, in consultation with the HSE. Uisce […]
Weather: Cloudy and mostly dry, with occasional light drizzle
TODAY will be cloudy and dry for most, with patchy light rain and drizzle. Generally dry today with clear skies and some sunny spells too. Turning cloudy again through the afternoon with outbreaks of rain and drizzle through the evening. Advertisement Highest temperatures of 3 to 5 degrees. Tonight will be cloudy to start with […]
Man appears in court charged with murder of Donegal publican
A MAN has appeared before a special sitting of Letterkenny District Court before Judge Ciaran Liddy this evening charged with the murder of a Donegal publican. Michael Maloney (32) of Loughros Point, Ardara, is charged with murdering Stephen McCahill at Beagh, Ardara, on Monday, January 5. The charge is Contrary to Common Law and as provided […]
Stephen McCahill’s funeral to take place on Saturday
Funeral arrangements have been announced for businessman Stephen McCahill, who died tragically in the early hours of yesterday morning, Monday, January 5, at his home in Beagh, Ardara. Stephen will be greatly missed by his heartbroken family. Forever cherished husband to Marietta, loving father to Gemma and Steven, adored father-in-law to Lauren, doting grandfather to […]