Ireland’s organic farming community is set to take centre stage this autumn with the launch of a specialist regional organic roadshow. The ‘Growing Prospects for Organic Livestock’ roadshow will take place on Wednesday, October 15 from 6pm to 9pm in the Abbey Hotel, Donegal Town. The meeting aims to inform current and potential organic farmers […]
Eileen and Seán Donaghey Honoured as 2025 Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Award Recipients
The Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards return for 2025 to the Inishowen Gateway Hotel in Buncrana on Friday, October 17, from 6.30pm. Our final awardees to be profiled ahead of the 2025 ceremony are Eileen and Seán Donaghey. Originally from Rashenny, Ballyliffin and Cockhill, Buncrana, Eileen and Seán have spent the past 34 years in […]
Business CCTV cameras damaged by male – gardaí
Gardaí are investigating an incident of criminal damage that occurred at a business premises located on St. Mary’s Road, Buncrana shortly after 3.20am on Sunday, October 5. A male approached the premises and struck one of the CCTV cameras with his hand, causing it to break. A garda spokesperson said: “We appeal to anyone who […]
Over 2,600 Donegal students to receive Junior Cycle results today
OVER 2,600 students in Donegal are set to receive their Junior Cycle results today. The results, which will be released at 9am, will be made available to schools through the State Examinations Commission Schools Portal, and will then be passed on to students. Students can also access their results online at examinations.ie.
Weather: Cloudy day ahead with occasional showers
TODAY will be mainly cloudy with isolated patches of light rain or drizzle. Highest temperatures of 12 to 14 degrees. Tonight will be mainly cloudy with patchy light rain or drizzle. Advertisement Patches of mist and fog will form in light to moderate winds. Lowest temperatures of 7 to 12 degrees, coldest inland.
Funeral details confirmed for Letterkenny man, Tommy Connors
THE funeral will take place on Thursday morning in St. Eunan’s Cathedral of the Letterkenny man who died tragically in a storm-related incident in the town on Friday. Tommy Connors, Neil T Blaney Road, Letterkenny, lost his life in the incident which occurred at a domestic property at around 4.15pm. A very well known and […]
Day of much emotion: Creeslough falls silent on third anniversary of tragedy
A survivor of the Stardust disaster in Dublin has led renewed calls for a public inquiry into the Creeslough tragedy. Antoinette Keegan spoke in Creeslough today at a special memorial event which marked the third anniversary of the disaster. Ten people died in the explosion at the service station on October 7, 2022. Advertisement Family […]
Farmers in border area being targeted by crime gang
POLICE believe a crime gang is deliberately targeting farmers in the border area to steal high-value vehicles. The PSNI today said they are currently investigating 75 reports of business-related crimes linked to the local agriculture sector. However, police believe there would be more victims who have not reported crimes. Advertisement The PSNI have joined forces […]
Former Buncrana facility to begin a new chapter in major nationwide auction
A well-known property in Buncrana is set to open a new chapter this month, as a former HSE-owned building in Lisfannon Industrial Estate goes to auction with O’Donnellan & Joyce on Friday, October 24 at 12 noon. Once home to a local cheese production facility, the building has long been part of the area’s industrial […]
Presidential race controversy ‘a low moment’ for party – McConalogue
DONEGAL minister Charlie McConalogue said the controversy surrounding Jim Gavin’s withdrawal from the presidential race is a low moment for the party. Fianna Fáil has been left without a candidate in the presidential election after Gavin confirmed on Sunday night that he was pulling out of the race. It came after revelations that a tenant […]