GARDAÍ are appealing to the public for assistance after several incidents of criminal damage occurred in Cloghan. The incidents in question occurred at Kiltyfergal, Cloghan in the early hours of Wednesday, June 25 at approximately 12.45am. A garda spokesperson said: “Two vehicles that were parked at an address in that area were damaged at that […]
Investigations ongoing after cash stolen from Franciscan Friary in Rossnowlagh
INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing after a sum of cash was stolen from the Franciscan Friary in Rossnowlagh. The incident occurred on Wednesday, June 25 at approximately 12.55pm. A garda spokesperson said: “Two males entered the Friary (one aged in his 20’s wearing a black jacket, blue jeans and a black cap and the other in his teens […]
Gardaí investigate theft of cattle in Manorcunningham
GARDAÍ are investigating the theft of a number of cattle in Manorcunningham. The theft occurred in the Galdonagh area of Manorcunningham between 6pm on Monday, June 16 and Tuesday, June 17. A garda spokesperson said: “The following animals are believed to have been stolen, a red/white shorthorn bullock, a black shorthorn heifer, a black Aberdeen […]
‘Critical gaps’ in neurorehabilitation services in Donegal
NEUROLOGICAL patients throughout the county are facing waiting times of up to six months, with some reporting never been able to access neurorehabilitation, Donegal representatives have heard. At a pre-Budget event held in Dublin in recent days, Donegal Oireachtas members met with Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI), the national umbrella body for over 30 neurological organisations. […]
All tenancies in Donegal now benefit from rent controls
RENTERS across Donegal will enjoy the same protection, security and certainty following the enactment of the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2025, meaning that rent increase restrictions will apply to all tenancies nationally. Previously, none of Donegal’s seven local electoral area, were located within a Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ). However, with the enactment of legislation which […]
Weather: Mostly dry day with sunny spells
TODAY will be mostly dry with sunny spells this morning. Spells of sunshine and well scattered showers will develop through the afternoon. Highest temperatures of 15 to 18 degrees in light north to northwest winds. Advertisement Tonight will be dry with clear spells and isolated showers. Lowest temperatures of 6 to 8 degrees in light […]
Work begins on new €12m bridge project near Killybegs
WORK has begun on a new bridge and road scheme near Killybegs. The Fintra Bridge and Road Realignment Project will see the upgrade and realignment of the approximately 2km of the existing R263 from the western end of the Glenlee Pass towards Fintra. It shall also include a new bridge crossing over the Fintra River […]
Councillor Paul Canning elected Cathaoirleach
Councillor Paul Canning has been elected as the new Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council at today’s Annual General Meeting in Lifford. He takes over from outgoing Cathaoirleach Niamh Kennedy. The Fianna Fáil councillor was proposed by his party colleague Cllr Martin McDermott and seconded by Cllr Fionán Bradley. Advertisement Cllr Donal Mandy Kelly, has also […]
Doctors renew call for Surgical Hub at LUH amid concerns over politically-motivated decision
LOCAL medical professionals campaigning for a surgical hub at Letterkenny University Hospital have expressed serious concern following confirmation from Minister Marian Harkin that her lobbying efforts secured the hub for Sligo as part of her support for the current Government. Minister Harkin confirmed on Highland Radio with Greg Hughes that the decision to site the […]
Community Mass today in memory of much-loved priest, Fr Oliver Crilly
A COMMUNITY Mass will be held this afternoon in St. Mary’s Church, Castlefin for much-loved Diocese of Derry Priest Fr. Oliver Crilly who passed away at Letterkenny University Hospital on Saturday afternoon. Fr. Crilly spent the last ten years of what should have been his retirement actively serving as Priest in Residence in the Parish […]