There are 35 patients without a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital today, according to the latest Trolley Watch figures released by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO). Of these, 16 patients are waiting on trolleys in the emergency department, while a further 19 patients are waiting for beds in wards elsewhere in the hospital. […]
Donegal student honoured for her road safety efforts
A Donegal student has been honoured for her efforts to raise awareness about road safety. Claire McCaul, Vice President for Education and Communications at the Atlantic Technological University (ATU), has been awarded the Road Safety Authority (RSA) Leading Light Award for Youth Road Safety Champion. This prestigious national honour recognises her outstanding leadership, creativity, and […]
Betrayal, shock and anger within Donegal’s fishing communities
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FISHING communities in Donegal are reeling after this weekend’s European Union agreement in Brussels, which has been described as a “betrayal” of the Irish fishing industry. The deal includes quota reductions and the removal of long-standing protection mechanisms, which had safeguarded coastal fishing communities for nearly 50 years. Aodh O’Donnell, CEO of the Irish Fish Producers […]
Ardara National Lottery players urged to check for €500,000 win
The National Lottery has launched an urgent appeal to Daily Million Plus players in the Ardara area of Donegal to check their tickets from the 2pm draw on Sunday, October 12, as a €500,000 top prize has yet to be claimed. The winning ticket was purchased at Ardara Filling Station, Portnoo Road, Ardara, on Friday, […]
Gardaí urge caution as flooding disrupts roads in Letterkenny
Roads across Letterkenny are currently flooded following persistent rainfall throughout the day. Gardaí are warning road users to avoid route that are prone to flooding as it starts to get dark. A yellow rain weather warning remains in place across Donegal until midnight tonight. Advertisement One particularly affected area is the slip road adjacent to […]
Over €115m in DCB grant payments issued this year
Donegal County Council has issued payments to Defective Concrete Block homeowners to a value of €115.8 million this year. This includes payments to the value of €74.2m for January to September 2025, and more specifically, payments of €10.5m in October 2025, €15.7m in November 2025 and €15.4m in December 2025. Since the commencement of the […]
Motorists advised to take care due to flooding on roads
MOTORISTS are urged to take extra care on the roads with severe flooding and incidents of surface water making driving conditions extremely dangerous this morning. There has been very heavy rain across Donegal overnight and again this morning which has resulted in flooding in different parts of the county. Drivers should take care on the […]
Fresh Take: Ongoing water supply issues are more than just an inconvenience
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By Sabrina Sweeney A quick online search for water problems in Donegal produces pages of results, stretching back years and covering almost every corner of the county. They involve homes, businesses and schools, and relate to a range of familiar issues, from burst mains and works at treatment plants to mechanical failures and supply outages. […]
RSA advise caution ahead of rain warning for Donegal
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising road users to take extra care when using the roads, as Met Éireann has issued a status yellow rain weather warning for Donegal. The forecaster warned that there will be spells of heavy rain which will increase the risk of flooding due to high river levels and saturated […]
Last night’s €17 million jackpot ticket sold in Ulster
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas for one Irish EuroMillions player who scooped an incredible €17 million jackpot in last night’s draw (December 12). The winning ticket matched five numbers and two Lucky Stars, making this a life-changing festive surprise. The National Lottery has confirmed that the winning ticket was sold in a […]