IRISH Hauliers have accused the Road Safety Authority of “mismanagement of the driving test system”, as new Garda figures show a 95 per cent increase in the numbers of learner drivers caught driving unaccompanied in Donegal. The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) is calling for a root and branch review of the Road Safety Authority and their operation […]
Donegal schools prepare for Junk Kouture Dublin City Final
SIX Donegal schools are preparing to compete in the Junk Kouture Dublin City Final tomorrow, Wednesday, May 7. Taking place in The Helix, 60 talented design teams from across the country will gather in the capital to battle it out for a place in the Junk Kouture World Final 2025. The six local designs and […]
Islanders voice concerns over the new Coast Guard contract
By Róise Collins ARRANMORE islanders have raised concerns regarding the new Coast Guard Search and Rescue helicopter, following revelations that the aircraft is too small to safely transport patients on a stretcher. During a meeting of the island’s committee on Tuesday last, members heard from residents who rely heavily on the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service […]
Water Conservation Order takes effect for Milford Water Supply
A HOSEPIPE ban is now in place for the Milford Regional Public Water Supply and will remain in place for the next six weeks. The Water Conservation Order has been issued in a bid to safeguard water supplies for essential purposes. The order only applies to customers supplied by the public water supply in Milford, […]
Weather: Dry and sunny day with highs of 17 degrees
TODAY will be dry and sunny with some cloud building in the afternoon. Highest temperatures of 14 to 17 degrees in a light variable breeze. Tonight will be dry with clear spells. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 4 to 7 degrees. A few mist and fog patches are possible in light winds.
THE THIRD DEGREE – with counsellor, Martin McFadden
People have always had issues, but as Humanistic Integrative Counsellor, Martin McFadden explains, those issues appear to be multiplying. He’s been speaking to Paul Bradley Hi Martin, how are things with you? Things are OK with me, I suppose, especially considering the hugely challenging times we find ourselves in. Like everyone I have good days […]
Results: Sun shines on another hugely successful North West 10k
IN brilliant sunshine, the 28th staging of the North West 10k Charity Run and Walk took place today and once again, it proved a wonderful success. On a day when charity is the winner, the North West 10k is one of the highlights on the sporting calendar in Donegal. And with over 1,100 participants taking […]
Gardeners and herbalists gather for event in Killybegs
By Sean Hillen AVID gardeners, herbalists and nature lovers from countries as diverse as South Africa, England and Ukraine as well as many parts of Donegal gathered this week in Killybegs to share their knowledge about health-giving herbs and plants. The well-attended event at the Niall Mór Community and Enterprise Centre was part of the […]
Music, story and poetry at An Focal Beo Festival
THERE will be a wealth of story, poetry, music, culture, heritage and new insights available for all at Líonra Leitir Ceanainn’s An Focal Beo festival which will run in the town from Sunday, May 11 to Friday, May 23. To set things off there will be a bus tour round the Fanad Peninsula with local […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday, May 5
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Bernie Deeney, Burnfoot Donnchadh Eddie Ó Duibheannaigh, Ranafast Advertisement Kieran Boyce, New York and Glenties Conal (Ban) Patrick Mc Nelis, Glenties Bernard Keyes, Falcarragh and London Bernie Deeney, Burnfoot The death has occurred at her home of Bernie Deeney (née McCarron), Magherabeg, Burnfoot. Predeceased by her […]