OVERALL, the weather outlook for Donegal promises a weekend filled with sunny spells and comfortable temperatures, ideal for outdoor activities and enjoyment. According to Met Éireann, Donegal residents can expect a pleasant day ahead, with early morning mist gradually clearing to reveal warm and dry conditions. Sunny spells will dominate the skies, offering a respite […]
Timmy’s trip to the forgotten county
By Dionne Meehan WELL-KNOWN TV personality Timmy Mallett has had a busy week exploring Ireland’s ‘forgotten county’ as his pedal-powered pilgrimage nears an end. Best known for presenting popular children’s programmes such as Wide Awake Club, Wacaday and Around the World in 80 Seconds, the 68-year-old has spent the past few months cycling around the […]
Luxury Raphoe mansion is now worthless because of defective concrete blocks
BY JEROME HUGHES ON the open market it should have a price tag of more than €1 million but instead a luxury 3-storey house in Raphoe has just been declared worthless by professional valuers due to its crumbling walls and foundations. The home is owned by Rosalind and Frank McBrearty. Advertisement In his hayday Frank Snr was […]
Meehan’s Gunning for Road Safety
Declan Meehan, independent candidate in the Milford Electoral Area, was seen with a gun outside Ramelton last week. No, not that type of gun. This was a speed gun. Why? Well, he has said that he wanted hard data to present to the roads engineers at Donegal County Council to entice them to address a […]
Donegal Darkness into Light events to be ‘bigger than ever’
by Louise Doyle THE need for the work of Pieta has “never been greater”, the executive campaigner of Pieta North West in Letterkenny has said. Emma Murphy was speaking as communities across Donegal are preparing to share the sunrise on Saturday morning in support of Darkness into Light, the charity’s annual flagship fundraiser. Advertisement A […]
Dungloe to strike a chord with visitors this weekend at Donegal Fleadh Cheoil
BY JEROME HUGHES DUNGLOE is gearing up for a jam-packed weekend of music, dance, and cultural celebration as Fleadh Cheoil Dún Na nGall 2024 kicks off from tomorrow until late Sunday evening. The festival is set to attract competitors, musicians, singers, bands, and cultural enthusiasts from all over. Advertisement Dungloe is said to be buzzing […]
Conference to discuss future of local pubs
By Kate Heaney VINTNERS from across Ireland will gather in Ballybofey next week for their annual conference – and topping the agenda will be the future of rural pubs and how those in the trade are having to deal with changes in people’s attitudes to socialising. President of the Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) John Clendennen said […]
Luxury Raphoe mansion worth €0 – defective concrete
ON the open market it should have a price tag of more than €1 million but instead a luxury 3-storey house in Raphoe has just been declared worthless by professional valuers due to its crumbling walls and foundations. The home is owned by Rosalind and Frank McBrearty. In his hayday Frank Snr was one of […]
Capacity Act meeting to take place in Letterkenny
FAMILIES of loved ones with a limited decision-making capacity are being urged to attend a public meeting in Letterkenny this week. ‘A Conversation with Áine Flynn’, Director of Decision Support Services, will take place in the Station House Hotel this evening from 7pm to 8.30pm. The event will provide a unique chance to hear directly about […]
Series of arrests as Garda checkpoints continue
THE Bank Holiday Weekend may have come to an end but Gardaí from Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit are reminding motorists that checkpoints continue. Today, two multi agency checkpoints were conducted which resulted in a series of arrests. At the first checkpoint, a driver was arrested this morning in the Letterkenny area after they failed a […]