by Louise Doyle MORE than 630 infants in Donegal have been diagnosed with Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Figures provided to this newspaper by the HSE show 637 infants were diagnosed with the virus between 2024 in its entirety, to August 28, 2025. Advertisement We also asked how many infants in Donegal were immunised against RSV in 2024 and this year […]
Business owners call for greater action to tackle drug-related crime
by Louise Doyle BUSINESS owners in Letterkenny are calling for a greater response in tackling drug-related issues locally. The call comes as Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce is to hold a meeting this week with gardaí in the wake of two incidents in the town. Advertisement The daytime episodes were captured on video and shared widely on social media last week. In […]
iCare to receive €200,000 in recurring annual funding
CONFIRMATION that Inishowen Children’s Autism Related Education (iCARE) is to receive €200,000 in recurring annual funding has been welcomed by Donegal Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue. Established in September 2000 by a small group of parents, iCARE supports individuals with autism and their families in the Inishowen area. Speaking at the official funding announcement in Buncrana […]
Proposed Letterkenny student accommodation plans are invalid
by Louise Doyle A PLANNING application lodged with Donegal County Council for the provision of student accommodation in Letterkenny has been deemed invalid. Applicant CR Renaissance Properties Ltd lodged planning permission for the provision of a purpose built student accommodation at the rear of 45 Main Street, Letterkenny. Advertisement Proposed plans comprised six one-bed studio apartment units, […]
Irish settlers’ diverse roles in Native American history unveiled by TG4 in Éire agus Na Chéad Naisiún
TG4 is proud to present Éire agus Na Chéad Naisiúin, a landmark documentary which uncovers the untold story of Irish interaction with the First Nations of North America. Filmed as a road movie across the U.S., this compelling film offers a dual perspective—examining the Irish immigrant experience through both our own lens and that of […]
Sister of Creeslough victim says family cannot heal without the truth
By Dionne Meehan A WOMAN who lost her sister in the Creeslough explosion has said she fears her parents will die before they get any answers. Lisa Gallagher said the past three years have felt like a never-ending cycle of uncertainty. Advertisement Her younger sister Jessica was killed in her hometown in the October 2022 tragedy. […]
Weather: Dry start to the day with sunny spells
THERE will be a dry start to the day with sunny spells. Showers will spread further eastwards through the day, with the odd heavy shower possible. Drier conditions will follow by evening. Advertisement Highest temperatures of 15 to 17 degrees in light to moderate winds. Tonight will be mostly dry with clear spells and isolated […]
Council chop down ancient oak despite residents’ pleas
DONEGAL County Council has felled a 90-year-old Sessile Oak tree in Ballyraine, despite residents’ desperate pleas. The tree, located between the entrances to Ballyraine Park and Orchard Grove, has been removed to make way for a new cycle path, which is part of the Letterkenny Active Travel Project.
Emergency services tackle blaze in St Johnston
EMERGENCY services attended the scene of a fire that occurred at a premises in St Johnston last night. Gardaí and fire crews were called to the scene around 7pm and worked through the night to bring the blaze under control. No injuries were reported. Advertisement
Weather: Wet and cloudy day ahead
TODAY will be rather cloudy and wet this morning. Scattered showers will follow with breezes too. Highest temperatures of 15 to 17 degrees. Advertisement Tonight, there will be a mix of cloudy periods and isolated showers but they should clear away later tonight. Some patchy mist forming overnight as winds fall light. Lowest temperatures of […]