UISCE Éireann is advising customers in Killybegs and Na Gleannta that essential reservoir cleaning works are continuing this week to help safeguard the quality and reliability of the local water supply. Measures, including network adjustments and bypasses, have been put in place to avoid supply interruptions during these planned works. However, customers are advised that […]
Plans in place for Patrick Morgan Memorial Day in Creeslough
VINTAGE car and tractor enthusiasts are invited to a special vintage show in Creeslough on Sunday week, March 1. The Midwest Donegal Vintage Club are holding their first club outing of the year – the Paddy Morgan Memorial event – at the Wild Atlantic Campsite. The event, which always attracts a great turn-out of cars […]
Education Minister ‘in denial’ over SNA cuts – Doherty
DONEGAL TD and Sinn Féin spokesperson on Finance, Pearse Doherty TD, has said that Minister Hildegarde Naughton is ‘in denial’ about SNA cuts which are affecting schools across Donegal. He called on Education Minister Naughton to act immediately, to reverse these proposed cuts, and to ensure that no child with additional needs will be left […]
Listening to oysters – Donegal farmer innovating with acoustics
A Donegal oyster producer has developed a new artificial intelligence system that uses sound to monitor oyster health and detect mortalities — a breakthrough that could help manage losses and improve sustainability in Irish aquaculture. Lee Hunter, a marine biologist and owner of Oisirí Oileán Cróine Teoranta in Dungloe Bay, has created the system, known as The Oyster […]
Built on Belief: Local Enterprise Week 2026 brochure launched
THE brochure for Local Enterprise Week 2026 was officially launched on Friday by Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Paul Canning, marking the countdown to a week-long programme of events taking place across the county from Monday, March 2 to Friday, March 6. Organised by the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Donegal in partnership with Donegal […]
Donegal man who regularly raped sister-in-law jailed for 12 years
By Sonya McLean A woman who was regularly raped by her brother-in-law has said the abuse meant that she never got the chance to grow into the person she was meant to be and she is now constantly fighting to stay alive. Eunan Merritt (56) of Crossroads, Killygordon was convicted by a jury following an […]
Scoil Cholmcille wins Fís Film Award for third consecutive year
SCOIL Cholmcille has continued its remarkable success at the FÍS Film Awards, winning the Best Documentary award at the 20th annual ceremony, held at The Helix in Dublin. The latest honour was awarded for the school’s new film, Voices Behind The Mic, confirming the school’s place among the most successful in the country in the […]
‘Dublin flight debate is a distraction from Donegal infrastructure isolation’
By Steve Bradley THE removal of afternoon flights on the new PSO (Public Service Obligation) contract for the Donegal-Dublin air route has triggered anger here, particularly amongst those who rely on it for medical care. Whilst this backlash is understandable and completely justified, it overlooks a more fundamental problem which the very existence of these […]
Weather: Sunny spells to develop this afternoon
SCATTERED showers will become more isolated through the afternoon, with widespread sunny spells developing. Moderate westerly winds will veer northerly with highest temperatures of 6 to 8 degrees, though turning much cooler by evening. Tonight will be cold and generally dry and clear with isolated showers. Advertisement Showers may turn wintry on high ground. Widespread […]
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