Tractor transports medical staff to work during Gaoth Dobhair flooding


By Róise Collins A TRACTOR driver had to transport nurses and doctors to their workplace after flash flooding hit Gaoth Dobhair on Monday morning. A high tide coupled with a yellow weather rain warning led to the severe flooding which caused dangerous driving conditions and significant disruption locally. Advertisement One of the worst-hit spots was […]


Star-studded new film to premiere in Donegal


THE highly anticipated feature documentary A Sip of Irish will have its premiere at Century Cinemas in Letterkenny. The premiere will take place on Thursday, September 25 at 8.30pm. The film will be released in Ireland in cinemas and on streaming on Monday, September 29. Tickets are available to the public on the Century Cinemas website. […]


Culture Night takes place on Friday


CULTURE Night takes place in venues across the county this Friday, September 19. From sculpture trails and choral performances to open studios and poetry cafés, this year’s programme offers something for the whole family and every event is free to attend. Inishowen Carnival presents AN PÚCA At the heart of the celebrations is Letterkenny Town […]


Three taken to hospital following Newmills collision


THREE people have been taken to hospital following a collision at Newmills. Gardaí and emergency services remain at the scene of the two-vehicle collision which occurred on the R250 at approximately 9.50am this morning. Two people, a woman in her 80s and a woman in her 60s, were brought to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment […]


Road closure following Newmills collision 


A ROAD closure is currently in place following a road traffic collision in Newmills this morning. The collision occurred on the R250 this morning shortly before 10am. Diversions are in place via Newmills Bridge and at Rahedoge onto the L5994 through Druminaught. Advertisement The diversion route is narrow so HGV drivers should consider an alternative […]


Sisters looking forward to next chapter following Church apology


TWO sisters who were sexually abused by a former Donegal priest have encouraged other victims suffering in silence to “come forward and find the support you deserve”. Margaret and Paula Martin were abused by Con Cunningham when they were children. The former priest was sentenced to 15 months imprisonment in July 2021 for sexually abusing the two sisters […]


Motorists warned of traffic tailbacks on dual carriageway


by Louise Doyle MOTORISTS are being urged to leave extra time for their journey if travelling on the inbound lane of the dual carriageway in Letterkenny this evening as maintenance works continue. There were long tailbacks on Tuesday evening and yesterday as Donegal County Council carried out essential maintenance works on the N13 Dual Carriageway between the Dry […]


‘The system is broken’


By Róise Collins A much-needed childcare facility in the east of the county remains stalled more than 14 months after its planning permission was appealed to An Bord Pleanála, despite a growing childcare crisis in Donegal. The planned crèche, earmarked for the former River Club nightclub at Cloughfin, Castlefin, would cater for more than 100 […]