HSE West and North West has called on all eligible people in Donegal to get vaccinated against flu immediately. Data shows that the total cases notified to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HSPC) nationally have more than doubled, showing that flu cases are surging within communities. The number of people presenting to hospital with flu […]
Rathmullan to host Home Security and Cybercrime Awareness Event
A HOME Security and Cybercrime Awareness Event will be held at the SVP Centre in Rathmullan on Monday, December 8, at 7.30 pm. There will be a number of guest speakers at the event including Sergeant Fergus McGroary, Divisional Crime Prevention Officer, and Caitriona Sinnott from Muintir Na Tíre. Refreshments will be served on the night […]
Ward slams ‘deliberate and disgraceful’ late publication of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill
DONEGAL TD Charles Ward called the Government’s move to publish the Defective Concrete Blocks Amendment Bill only eight hours before the Second Stage debate “deliberate and disgraceful”. Deputy Ward said he and his team monitored through the night for publication and contacted Minister Mary Butler’s office at 9.30am this morning, before the Bill was finally […]
Weather: Wet and cloudy day ahead
THERE will be scattered showers early this morning. Cloud will build during the afternoon with outbreaks of rain and drizzle developing in the evening. Highest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be cloudy and wet. There will be clear spells and showers in the morning, some heavy with a chance of hail […]
Live animal nativity stable brings Christmas to life
LETTERKENNY man Tom Giblin is bringing Christmas to life as he prepares to open his live animal nativity stable this week. Ahead of the fundraiser launching on Friday, December 5, at 6 pm in Lisnennan, gardaí have issued advice, noting that the popular charity event attracts large crowds each year. “We ask motorists to be aware […]
Letterkenny gardaí raise funds through successful Movember challenge
A NUMBER of garda members from the Letterkenny Garda Station raised an outstanding €2,237 by participating in Movember last month. The challenge saw the group raise awareness, and funds, for men’s health including prostate and testicular cancer, and mental health. The local garda members took part in the challenge as part of the Frontline Mo-Bros […]
Gardaí warn of scam callers posing as broadband company
GARDAÍ in Donegal have issued a warning after multiple reports of scam calls claiming to be from a well-known broadband company. During the call, the caller explains that the internet speed has been very slow recently and that the recipient of the call will be compensated by the company. In one of the instances, the […]
Uisce Éireann advises of planned outage in Carraig Airt to facilitate water main repair
UISCE Éireann wishes to advise of a planned water outage which may impact some customers in Carraig Airt and surrounding areas tomorrow. The outage is necessary to facilitate essential water main repair works in the area. Customers in Carraig Airt town and surrounding areas may experience some disruption to their supply on Wednesday, December 3 […]
Donegal to host Derry in McKenna Cup at O’Donnell Park
DONEGAL will have their first competitive outing of the new 2026 campaign when they host Derry in the opening round of the Dr McKenna Cup on Sunday, January 4. The match will be played at O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny at 1.30pm. It’s part of a busy weekend of fixtures with the competition starting on Friday […]
PICTURE SPECIAL: Headmasters Salon reopens its doors on Oliver Plunkett Road
A well-loved name has returned to Oliver Plunkett Road in Letterkenny, as Headmasters Salon welcomes customers old and new following its official reopening on Sunday afternoon. The salon, long regarded as a staple of the local community, is beginning an exciting new chapter under a dedicated team who say they are honoured to continue the […]