THE capital programme supporting the new €41 million veterinary college at Donegal ATU has been formally approved by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science and the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine. The facility will be located at Carnamuggagh in Letterkenny and is expected to be completed for the 2028-2029 […]
Weather: Storm Amy to bring heavy rain and very windy conditions
TODAY Storm Amy will bring heavy rain and very windy conditions. Rain will move in from the southwest through the morning, heavy at times and possibly leading to spot flooding. Rain will clear by the afternoon, followed by scattered showers, heavy at times. Advertisement Strong to gale force winds will increase to storm or violent […]
Gardaí investigate discovery of injured man on road in Bridgend
Gardaí are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a man with injuries on the road at Bridgend last night. At approximately 8.20pm on October 1, Gardaí received a report of a male with injuries on the road at Bridgend. The man, aged in his 20s, was subsequently brought to Letterkenny University Hospital for […]
Concern over proposed €20k holiday home charge
By Chris Ashmore ANYONE planning to build a holiday home in Donegal could be hit with a charge of €20,000 if proposed new council development charges are adopted by councillors. This week councillors agreed that what is known as the County Donegal Draft Development Contribution Scheme should now go out for a six week public consultation […]
Wedding bells ring in new era for Cathedral
ST. EUNAN’S Cathedral in Letterkenny reopened yesterday after a major revamp and restoration project. And a new beginning for the iconic landmark will be rung in by wedding bells this weekend. Bronagh Marley and Dermot McGlynn will tie the knot in St. Eunan’s Cathedral this Saturday. Advertisement The happy couple will be the first to get married […]
Orange wind warning for Donegal
An orange wind warning has been issued for the county for tomorrow. Met Éireann has warned that, from 2pm on Friday, October 3, near-gale-force winds are expected to sweep across the county. Possible impacts of this weather will include fallen trees, damage to power lines, possible power outages and very difficult travelling conditions. The warning […]
Weather: Wet and blustery day with heavy rain
TODAY will be wet and blustery with widespread heavy rain, possibly leading to localised flooding. Winds will increase fresh to strong and gusty. Highest temperatures of 14 to 16 degrees. Advertisement Tonight, any lingering rain will clear away while long, clear spells will develop, some passing heavy showers will affect the county. Lowest temperatures of […]
Flood warning for several waterways in Donegal tomorrow
FLOODING is predicted to hit a number of rivers in Donegal tomorrow. Met Éireann has issued a status yellow rain warning for the county. The warning takes effect from 6am tomorrow and will remain in effect until 8pm on Thursday evening. Advertisement Impacts include widespread rain, which is expected to become heavy at times, leasing […]
Mural celebrating breastfeeding unveiled in local Primary Care Centre
National Breastfeeding Week is marked each year from October 1 to 7, it is an opportunity to discuss the importance of breastfeeding as the normal and healthy way to feed babies and young children. Parents and families across Donegal are invited to celebrate the unique connection between baby and parent, with this year’s national theme: […]
Memorial service for Paul Buchanan in Ramelton
A memorial Mass for Paul Buchanan will be held in Ramelton this week. Paul is still missing at sea following a kayaking accident in Gaoth Dobhair last October. The memorial service will be held on Friday, October 3, at 6.30pm in St. Mary’s Church, Ramelton. Advertisement Paul failed to return to Magheragallon Pier in Gaoth […]