As of the end of 2025, a total of 86 adults have accessed the new enhanced emergency homeless accommodation in hostels in Bundoran and Letterkenny, with 16 currently availing of the service. Seven families have also used the homeless shelters during this period, with two still availing of the accommodation. These centres, which opened in April […]
Council holds minute’s silence in tribute to renowned journalist Paddy Clancy
Donegal County Councillors paid tribute to renowned journalist and broadcaster Paddy Clancy at today’s plenary council meeting in Lifford. Councillor Michael McMahon proposed a minutes silence be held to mark his passing on Friday and described him as a “fearless journalist, who told the truth at all times”. A native of Sligo, Paddy, who was […]
Donegal students receive entrance awards from Trinity College Dublin
TEN students from Donegal have received prestigious Entrance Exhibition awards from Trinity College Dublin in recognition of outstanding performances in their final school examinations. The local students are among 602 first-year students from all over Ireland and overseas to receive an Entrance Award from Trinity this year. The ten Donegal students are Eoghan Strain from […]
Donegal’s Christmas tree recycling campaign celebrated as huge success
DONEGAL County Council’s natural Christmas tree recycling campaign has been declared a huge success after another busy festive season. At the end of December, the council announced the return of the innovative scheme, partnering with the Loughs Agency to enhance local rivers and waterways by repurposing old, natural Christmas trees. Residents of the county were […]
Works to continue at Dry Arch Roundabout in Letterkenny
Works are continuing to identify and resolve the fault affecting a section of the public lighting network at the Dry Arch Roundabout. Due to the complexity of underground services in the area, repairs are taking longer than anticipated. A spokesperson for Donegal County Council said: “It is expected that the works will take at least […]
Atlantic Technological University announces a number of key appointments
Atlantic Technological University (ATU) has announced key appointments to its Senior Leadership Team (SLT), which will play a central role in shaping the direction of the university. This team brings together leaders with extensive experience in higher education, research and industry engagement, ensuring ATU continues to deliver high-quality education and impactful research across its nine campuses. The SLT currently […]
€22.4 million paid to Donegal property owners under refurbishment scheme
A TOTAL of €22.4 million has been paid out to property owners in Donegal under the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant since it was initiated in 2022. Data released by the Department of Housing shows that in the last quarter of 2025 €4,394,907 was issued in total grants to homeowners upon the successful completion of works. During […]
Weather: Dull, wet and breezy day ahead
TODAY will be dull, wet and breezy with outbreaks of rain turning heavy at times. Highest temperatures of 5 to 7 degrees with moderate to fresh south-easterly winds increasing fresh to strong and gusty in the afternoon. Winds will ease later this evening. Advertisement Tonight will be mostly cloudy with patchy rain, drizzle, mist and […]
New Bishop installed: A momentous day for Diocese of Raphoe
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THE new Bishop of Raphoe, Bishop Niall Coll has told the people of the diocese that he wants to listen to them, to learn and to serve the Gospel together. On a day of prayer and celebration in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny, parishioners joined family and friends as Bishop Coll, a native of St Johston, […]
New Bishop of Raphoe promises to ‘walk with the people’
The Installation ceremony of Bishop Niall Coll as Bishop of Raphoe is this evening continuing at St Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny. The ceremony opened earlier this afternoon with a special welcome by Archbishop Eamon Martin, Metropolitan Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland who noted how it was such a special day for the […]