The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising road users to take extra care when using the roads, as Met Éireann has issued a status yellow rain weather warning for Donegal. The forecaster warned that there will be spells of heavy rain which will increase the risk of flooding due to high river levels and saturated […]
Last night’s €17 million jackpot ticket sold in Ulster
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas for one Irish EuroMillions player who scooped an incredible €17 million jackpot in last night’s draw (December 12). The winning ticket matched five numbers and two Lucky Stars, making this a life-changing festive surprise. The National Lottery has confirmed that the winning ticket was sold in a […]
Beloved Ramelton musician to be remembered on his second anniversary
THE heartbroken family of talented Ramelton musician Paul Mooney, who lost his life in a collision just days before Christmas in 2023, are preparing to mark the second anniversary of his death. Mr Mooney (30), late of Glen Lower, died in a two-car collision on the N14 Letterkenny to Lifford road at Carrickballydoey on December 18. Paul’s […]
Person taken to hospital following four-car collision
Gardaí and emergency services are at the scene of a four-car road traffic collision on the R245 at Aughnagaddy, Ramelton, which occurred shortly before 2pm this afternoon. One person has been brought by ambulance to hospital, as a precaution. “No other injuries reported at this time,” a garda spokesperson said.
Inquest into death of St Johnston grandmother hit by lorry opened and adjourned
AN Inquest into the death of a St Johnston grandmother who died after being struck by a lorry was opened and adjourned today in Letterkenny Courthouse. Patricia McBrearty (81), of Church Street, St Johnston, died after being hit by the vehicle just yards from her home on August 30 last year. Opening the inquest into […]
Donegal ETB allocated €1.74 million in devolved capital funding
Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB) has been allocated €1.74 million in the latest funding investment announced by the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless. Donegal ETB’s allocation is part of an overall investment of €39 million in devolved capital funding that is being disbursed across the country’s 16 […]
Eric Roberts revealed as contestant for Dancing with the Stars
Donegal native Eric Roberts has been revealed as the sixth contestant taking to the dance floor on this season’s Dancing with the Stars on RTÉ. The Ireland AM host first gained widespread attention through his social media presence, particularly on TikTok and Instagram, where he has over 1 million followers. He has recently joined Ireland […]
Councillor criticises Minister McConalogue over ‘misleading’ DCB scheme claims
A Donegal County Councillor has strongly disagreed with Minister Charlie McConalogue’s claim of “significant progress” under the Enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks Scheme, saying the government’s narrative is “deeply misleading” and ignores the scientific and human reality facing Donegal families. Cllr Joy Beard said the Minister points to 205 completed homes as proof of success, “but […]
Council gritters to be deployed across Donegal tonight
DONEGAL County Council’s gritting service will be deployed this evening and tomorrow morning amid a drop in temperatures across Donegal. The council have confirmed that all Donegal Winter Maintenance designated gritting routes will be gritted from 8pm tonight, Thursday, December 11 and 6am tomorrow, Friday, December 12. The designated gritting routes include: 01: National Primary […]
Praying for the perfect Christmas present
Premium
Letterkenny man’s anxious wait for heart transplant