Donegal pupils scoop two prizes at prestigious film awards


By Éabha Nic Ailín A Donegal primary school has scooped two awards at the 20th Annual FÍS Film Awards. St Garvan’s National School, Drumhalla, Rathmullan, attended the national awards ceremony which was held at The Helix, DCU, Dublin yesterday. Advertisement The school’s student-produced film Silent Movie Magic achieved remarkable success, winning both Outstanding Achievement in […]


Gardaí warn of parking restrictions ahead of Donegal game this weekend


PEOPLE attending this weekend’s Donegal v Mayo game at O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny are being advised of parking restrictions. The Allianz National Football League (Round 3) Donegal v Mayo game will take place on Sunday. Throw in is at 1.45pm. Parking at O’ Donnell Park will be limited to those attending with relevant passes. The […]


Freezing temperatures forecast overnight in Donegal


With another night of cold temperatures up ahead, Donegal County Council say their gritting service will be in operation this evening and again tomorrow morning. Routes will be treated by the council’s gritting service from 6pm on Friday and also from 6am on Saturday. According to Met Éireann, it is going to be very cold […]


Pat the Cope welcomes new Social Housing Development in Falcarragh


DONEGAL County Council has granted planning permission for a significant new social housing development at Church Road, Falcarragh. The approved plans, which were lodged by applicants McHugh Bros, represents a major investment in local housing provision and will deliver a mix of high‑quality homes designed to meet the needs of families and community members in […]


Calls to move pedestrian crossing at busy Letterkenny roundabout


DONEGAL County Council has been urged to move a pedestrian crossing at a busy Letterkenny roundabout over safety concerns. Councillor Michael McBride said a wall along the footpath obstructs drivers’ views of the current pedestrian crossing at Oatfield Roundabout. In a motion he tabled at Tuesday’s meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District he suggested moving the […]


SIPTU Donegal HSE Health Care Assistants’ industrial action postponed pending talks


A 24-hour strike involving Health Care Assistants (HCAs) in Home Support in Donegal, set for today, has been suspended after progress was made between HSE and SIPTU representatives regarding key dispute issues. SIPTU Organiser, Graham Macken, said: “The progress we have made following the public announcement of planned industrial action follows years of unresolved issues […]


Weather: Cold, dry and mostly sunny day ahead


TODAY will be cold, dry and mostly sunny with any lingering overnight rain and drizzle soon clearing this morning. Highest temperatures of 3 to 6 degrees. Tonight will be very cold, with widespread frost and icy patches. Advertisement It’ll be a mainly dry night, apart from the odd wintry shower. While it will be mostly […]


FRESH TAKE: Court reporting – just as important now as it ever was
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By Sabrina Sweeney On any given month, the District Court sits in multiple Donegal towns, including Letterkenny, Buncrana, Dungloe, Glenties, Donegal Town and Ballyshannon. These hearings deal with the everyday business of justice, and what happens inside the buildings matters because it affects people’s lives, rights and responsibilities, and shapes confidence in how the law […]