DONEGAL County Council has issued a road alert for upcoming road works with traffic management on the N56 Letterkenny to Kilmacrennan Road. These works are scheduled to take place between the Mountain Top Roundabout and Illistrin. The road works will begin at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, 27th August, and continue through the night until 7:00 […]
1 in 4 Donegal workers skip a week or more of annual leave
A RECENT survey by FRS Recruitment has revealed that 26% of people in Donegal didn’t take all their holidays last year. This is significantly lower than the national average, where 42% of people across Ireland failed to use up all their annual leave. The FRS Recruitment Annual Leave Report highlights that “1 in 5 people […]
Deep sadness at passing of Mary Rose Dullaghan, Newmills
A veil of sadness has descended on the community of Glenswilly this morning with the news of the passing of much-loved local resident, Mary Rose Dullaghan, Cashelreagh, Newmills. Mary Rose – or Mosie as she was known to so many – lost her brave battle with illness when she passed away in Donegal Hospice late […]
Donegal faces heavy rain as Met Éireann confirm Yellow weather warning
Met Éireann has revised the weather warning for Donegal, now scheduling the Status Yellow rain warning to begin at 10pm this evening instead of the previously anticipated 3pm. This updated warning also extends to Clare, Cork, Kerry, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, and Sligo. It will be in effect until 10am tomorrow morning, forecasting heavy and persistent […]
Road closure on N56 at Inver Bridge until further notice
Donegal County Council has issued a road alert due to the closure of the N56 at Inver Bridge following a road traffic accident. The road is closed immediately and will remain so until the situation is resolved and the road is deemed safe for use. All regular vehicles will be diverted from the N56 onto […]
Major extension announced for Moville’s Scoil Eoghain National School
SCOIL Eoghain National School in Moville is set to undergo a significant expansion with the addition of a new mainstream classroom and a special education teaching room. This development marks an important milestone for the school, enhancing its capacity to support both its students and the broader community. The announcement has been warmly welcomed by […]
Teenager killed in Donegal collision named
The two young Derry people killed and critically injured in a double tragedy in Donegal at the weekend were cousins
Redress party looking to contest General Election
THE 100% Redress Party have called on affected home owners and local people to help them establish party cumanns across the county.
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after Donegal roads see tragic weekend
Gardaí are calling on witnesses following a serious traffic collision that took place yesterday morning near Inver. The incident, involving two vehicles, occurred shortly before 9 am on the N56. An elderly woman in her 80s was transported to Sligo University Hospital with serious injuries. Advertisement Additionally, a man in his 50s and a woman […]
Castlefinn’s Ruby (108) is Ireland’s oldest person
By Dionne Meehan CASTLEFINN woman Ruby Druce (108) is now believed to be the oldest person in Ireland. It follows the recent passing of Galway’s Phyllis Furness. Advertisement Ms Furness died in Galway on August 12 after celebrating her 109th birthday on May 23 at Moycullen Nursing Home. After turning 108-years-old on New Year’s Eve, […]