By Chris Ashmore HUNDREDS and possibly thousands of people around Donegal are living in homes with old electrical wiring that could be a fire risk and which should be checked, it has emerged. The issue has been highlighted by Cllr Martin McDermott (inset) who wants to see a public information campaign to raise awareness of […]
Hundreds of homes and businesses without power this morning
ESB crews are this morning continuing to work to restore power to homes and businesses across Donegal who have been left without supply this morning. A yellow wind warning in place for Donegal ended at 6am on Friday morning, but the strong winds overnight have impacted on hundreds of homes and businesses right around the […]
ATU Archaeologist uncovers Ireland’s first known wildcat from 5,500 years ago
The earliest directly dated wildcat (Felis silvestris) ever found in Ireland has been identified, confirming the species lived on the island more than 5,500 years ago. The discovery, by Dr Marion Dowd, an archaeologist at Atlantic Technological University (ATU), marks a breakthrough in understanding Ireland’s prehistoric wildlife and ecology. The bones, uncovered during archaeological excavations […]
Former Donegal TD and Minister for Education graduates
Joe McHugh, former Donegal North-East TD and Minister for Education and Skills (2018 – 2020), graduates from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences with a Degree of Master of Science (MSc) in Positive Health Coaching on Monday 24 November 2025. He is pictured with Eunan Friel, Managing Director of Healthcare Management, RCSI; Professor Michael […]
Fundraisers in the pink! – Cheque presented after charity swim
Pictured are Marg Everett, Hazel Russell and Teri Russell on behalf of the Swilly Sisters’ Shed presenting €1.370, the proceeds of the group’s recent Swim in Pink fundraiser to Maeve Fegan of the National Breast Care Institute, Galway. Back in October swimmers and dippers donned their best pink swimming outfits and took to the cold […]
Dark days for public lighting in rural areas
By Chris Ashmore A CALL for more public lighting in isolated communities has come from Cllr. Denis McGee who believes that along with a lack of footpaths, this is impacting on the safety and wellbeing of people in these areas. However, despite his representations current policy firmly favours public lighting in urban rather than rural […]
25th edition of Creeslough View magazine launched
THE 25th edition of the Creeslough View was launched in the Creeslough Day Centre on Saturday night with a large crowd in attendance. Once again, the publication celebrates the history of Creeslough and its people with some wonderful articles, photos and features which are sure to be of interest. Speaking at the launch Marie Duffy […]
€5m to be spent on Active Travel Projects
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By Chris Ashmore AN estimated €1.5 million will be paid to contractors for works on the controversial Active Travel Project between the Hospital Roundabout and Knocknamona Roundabout in Letterkenny next year. It is also estimated that there will be an allocation of €3.75 million to be spent in 2026 on the Letterkenny Traffic Management and […]
Yellow wind warning for Donegal
A YELLOW wind warning will come into effect in the county at 4pm today. Strong to gale-force winds will result in difficult travel conditions, with debris and loose objects posing a risk. The warning will remain in place until 6am tomorrow.
Weather: Windy day ahead with outbreaks of rain
TODAY will be windy and cloudy for a time with outbreaks of rain and drizzle, along with patchy mist and some hill and coastal fog. A band of more persistent rain will spread from the west this morning and early afternoon followed by drier and brighter conditions with sunny spells. The rest of the day […]