By Róise Collins A SCHOOL in west Donegal is offering a €2,000 bursary to students starting this September, in a bid to boost enrolment for 2025. Scoil an Aingil Choimhéadaí in Keadue has launched the initiative for three Junior Infant pupils enrolling from outside the school’s catchment area. The Board of Management said they recognise […]
Request for inquest into man who went missing off Donegal coast last year
by Chris Ashmore A FILE is to be sent to the Minister for Justice requesting that an inquest be held into the death of a Ramelton man whose body has never been recovered since he went missing after going out in a kayak off the Donegal coast last October. On Friday, what is known as a […]
Pat the Cope ‘seriously considering’ President bid
by Evelyn Cullen THE bid to become the next Uachtarán na hEireann (President of Ireland) will begin officially in September when nominations will be finalised, and among the potential contenders is our very own Fianna Fáil TD and Dungloe-man Pat the Cope Gallagher. Speculation began to grow at the end of last week when several local […]
Babies and elderly among hundreds left without water
by Evelyn Cullen HUNDREDS of Dunfanaghy and Falcarragh residents, including babies and the elderly, were left without water over the scorching hot weekend when temperatures surged to 30 degrees. The outages were caused by burst pipes in the area, and although there was a small Uisce Éireann crew working to repair them, there was much […]
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Creeslough collision
A MOTORCYCLIST has sustained serious injuries following a single vehicle collision in Creeslough. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the collision on the N56 at approximately 4.20pm yesterday, July 13. A garda spokesperson said: “The motorcyclist, a man in his 30s, was removed to Letterkenny University Hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.” Advertisement […]
Water supply disruptions in Fanad area this evening
Uisce Éireann is advising of supply disruptions which are affecting the Fanad area of Donegal this evening. The national water utility have reported that high demand on the network coupled with low reservoir levels will result in water shortages for customers in the area. Both water treatment plants serving the Fanad area are operating at […]
Serious traffic collision between Creeslough and Termon
Gardaí have advised that a road closure is in place due to a serious road traffic collision that occurred on the N56 at Derryfad, between Creeslough and Termon this afternoon. Diversions are currently in place. Gardaí are requesting everyone to please avoid the area if possible and allow extra time for your journey. Further details […]
Cause of blaze at St Johnston business yet unknown
A significant fire broke out at an industrial premises in St Johnston on Saturday night, prompting a major response from the fire service. The blaze is reported to have began shortly after 10pm at the Fleming Steel complex, located in the Dundee area just off the village’s Main Street. The premises houses a number of […]
Woman arrested in connection with attempted murder of Charles Dooher
A woman has been arrested in connection with the investigation into the attempted murder of Charles Dooher in Lifford on January 20, 2025. The 26 year old was beaten by five masked men with bats, leaving him with catastrophic injuries. He was rushed to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast, with family and friends left […]
Donegal faces extreme fire risk as temperatures are set to soar
THE Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued a red fire danger notice, indicating an extreme fire risk in all areas where flammable vegetation such as gorse, heather, dried grasses, and similar fuels are present. The notice is in effect until midday on Monday, July 14. Donegal County Council wishes to appeal to […]