A Met Éireann spokesperson has confirmed that Donegal, along with the rest of Ireland, will not be experiencing a heatwave in the coming days. While some may have been hoping for scorching temperatures, the weather forecast paints a more moderate picture. “In Met Éireann, a heatwave is defined as 5 consecutive days of 25 degrees […]
Donegal Council highlights demand for Affordable Purchase Scheme but income levels raise viability concerns
A special plenary meeting of Donegal County Council took place in the County House, Lifford today, where members discussed the pressing issue of affordable housing in the county. The key point raised during the meeting was the significant demand for a Local Authority Affordable Purchase Scheme, which has yet to be introduced in Donegal. Liam […]
Speer’s Drapers the setting for special talk as part of Culture Night
Award-winning architect Orla Murphy will be in Letterkenny this Friday night where she will present a special talk on Ernest Speer’s Shop on the town’s Main Street as part of an historic shop fronts presentation. The event is being organised as part of Culture Night and will be hosted by the County Donegal Heritage Office, […]
First easy-read menu launched in Letterkenny
By Dionne Meehan THE No Barriers Foundation has launched Donegal’s first easy read menu at Bloem Café in the Letterkenny Retail Park. This easy read menu was created in collaboration with the DS Champions graduates and with people who have lived experience with neurodiversity. Advertisement Pictures of each item are included on the menu making it […]
McAuliffe family thank customers as shop to close
MCAULIFFE’S Craft Shop will permanently close its doors next month due to the sale of the building, marking the end of an era in the family’s business life in Dunfanaghy. The shop has been at the heart of life in the town, serving the needs of the local people and visitors to the area for over […]
HSE must answer questions on cancelled transportation for people with disabilities – Senator Nikki Bradley
THE HSE decision to cancel transportation for people with disabilities to disability day service units is leaving families in distress, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator Nikki Bradley, said that the HSE needs to provide alternative transport arrangements when last minute cancellations occur. “It has been confirmed that almost 40 people with disabilities in […]
Pat the Cope ‘stepping out’ to take back his seat at the cabinet table
by Evelyn Cullen HAVING been selected at the party convention on Thursday night in the Clanree Hotel in Letterkenny as one of two candidates to contest the next general election for Fianna Fáil, Pat the Cope Gallagher is optimistic that he can win back the Dáil seat he lost in 2020. He will run alongside Minster […]
€24,000 worth of suspected cannabis seized in Letterkenny
INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing after gardaí seized €24,000 worth of suspected cannabis and €7,000 cash in Letterkenny earlier this month. As part of Operation Tara, uniformed gardaí searched a residence in the Letterkenny area on September 6, 2024. One man was arrested but has since been released without charge. Advertisement The drugs seized will now be […]
Catherine and Paul’s dream wedding where friendship turned into forever
By Tara McCormack THIS WEEK, Donegal News celebrates the wedding of Catherine Mac Intyre and Paul Murphy, both from Letterkenny, who recently celebrated their big day at the stunning Mount Errigal Hotel. Their love story is one built on years of friendship, and their wedding day was nothing short of spectacular, filled with heartfelt moments, […]
Much loved Dungloe sporting figure retires after almost two decades
By Dionne Meehan DONEGAL Sports Partnership’s Chief Executive is set to retire at the end of the month after 18 years of service. Dungloe man, Myles Sweeney, has spent almost two decades evolving Donegal Sports Partnership to where it is today. Advertisement When Myles began the role in 2006 after a lengthy career with Donegal […]