Power outage hits ESB customers in Gaoth Dobhair


Up to thirty ESB customers remain without power in the Gaoth Dobhair area this morning following a fault. The ESB say they hope to have power restored by later this morning. At one stage, 90 homes and businesses were without power after a fault was reported just before 8am.


Fascinating exhibition by former Donegal News photographer to open


by Louise Doyle FOR 44 years, former Donegal News photographer Declan Doherty has been behind the lens bringing to life stories of happiness, tragedy and the very ordinary. An exhibition of the award-winning press photographer’s work previewing tonight in Donegal County Museum will be nostalgic for many people, allowing them to walk down memory lane of yesteryear in Donegal. Advertisement ‘Life […]


Helpful Ukrainians give Dunfanaghy Square a facelift


THE square in Dunfanaghy has been receiving a facelift courtesy of a group of Ukrainians who are resident in the area. The team were busy on Tuesday repainting the metalwork on the railings, benches, bollards, and signboards, which had been badly tarnished. The operation was organised by Dunfanaghy Tidy Towns, which provided tins of black […]


Organisers of Sult Music Festival hoping music fans support event


By Sabrina Sweeney The Chairman of Sult Music Festival, Pearse Doherty, is hoping the music lovers of Gaoth Dobhair and throughout Donegal show their support for this year’s Sultfeile, otherwise it might be the last. The not-for-profit festival takes place in Magheragallon from tomorrow, Friday until Sunday with a range of acts across Friday and […]


Campaign is launched to save Fahan Nurse Service


A CAPACITY crowd packed the Fowler Hall in Fahan on Monday night to lend their support to having the local Public Health Nursing (PHN) service restored after it was removed without warning in the past fortnight. Newly elected councillors Joy Beard of 100% Redress, Fionan Bradley FF and re-elected Cllrs Paul Canning FF and Jack […]


Fundraiser launched to help small family business following theft


By Dionne Meehan FUNDRAISING efforts are underway to help a small Donegal business after the caravan they used as storage was stolen last month and set alight. Taking to social media last week to appeal to the public for information surrounding the theft, Selkie Sailing Adventures shared the sad news with their followers. Advertisement “Sad news […]


Letterkenny University Hospital welcomes 66 new doctors


THE HSE this week announced the arrival of 66 new Non-Consultant Hospital Doctors (NCHDs) to Letterkenny University Hospital as part of the annual July changeover. The doctors will be working in areas including Medical, Emergency Department, Anaesthetics, Paediatric, Orthopaedic, Surgical, Haematology/Oncology and Obstetric/Gynae. A spokesperson said “NCHDs form a very important part of every hospital’s […]


Bradley tipped to run for Fine Gael in upcoming General Election 


INSPIRATIONAL Milford woman Nikki Bradley was yesterday appointed to Seanad Éireann by Taoiseach Simon Harris and is expected to now stand for Fine Gael in the forthcoming General Election in the hope of holding the seat being vacated by former Minister Joe McHugh. She was appointed to replace Fine Gael’s Regina Doherty who has been […]


Buncrana work accident victim is named


By Dionne Meehan  A MAN who died as a result of a work accident in Buncrana yesterday has been named locally as Anthony Devlin. Mr Devlin, of Dun Na Rí, Slavery, Buncrana, was involved in a work accident on Tuesday evening and later passed away at the scene. Advertisement The father of two, who was […]