Gardaí have advised that a road closure is in place due to a serious road traffic collision that occurred on the N56 at Derryfad, between Creeslough and Termon this afternoon. Diversions are currently in place. Gardaí are requesting everyone to please avoid the area if possible and allow extra time for your journey. Further details […]
Cause of blaze at St Johnston business yet unknown
A significant fire broke out at an industrial premises in St Johnston on Saturday night, prompting a major response from the fire service. The blaze is reported to have began shortly after 10pm at the Fleming Steel complex, located in the Dundee area just off the village’s Main Street. The premises houses a number of […]
Woman arrested in connection with attempted murder of Charles Dooher
A woman has been arrested in connection with the investigation into the attempted murder of Charles Dooher in Lifford on January 20, 2025. The 26 year old was beaten by five masked men with bats, leaving him with catastrophic injuries. He was rushed to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast, with family and friends left […]
Donegal faces extreme fire risk as temperatures are set to soar
THE Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued a red fire danger notice, indicating an extreme fire risk in all areas where flammable vegetation such as gorse, heather, dried grasses, and similar fuels are present. The notice is in effect until midday on Monday, July 14. Donegal County Council wishes to appeal to […]
Weather: Temperatures set to soar today
TODAY will be sunny, dry and very warm. While a touch of cloud will drift in at times, it will stay largely dry. Light winds and plenty of sunshine throughout, with highest temperatures of 24 to 27 degrees. Advertisement Tonight, there will be lots of evening sunshine and dry weather throughout with light winds. A […]
Park play area set to be named in honour of the late Fintan Houston
by Chris Ashmore A TOWN park playground in Letterkenny is set to be named in honour of a highly respected businessman, entrepreneur and accomplished fundraiser who passed away in 2022. The late Fintan Houston was a particularly well-known figure, not least for the creation of significant employment but also for extensive and significant fundraising endeavours that […]
Clerical reshuffle announced for parishes across diocese
By Róise Collins A NUMBER of clerical changes have been announced by Monsignor Kevin Gillespie, Administrator of the Diocese of Raphoe. The changes, which are to take effect on the weekend of August 16, include four retirements and the relocation of 13 priests. Advertisement Those retiring are parish priest Fr Francis McLoone from Killymard, parish […]
Heartbroken Donegal family appeals for help to find beloved lost hat
By Dionne Meehan A DONEGAL family left heartbroken after recently losing a sentimental, handmade hat, have issued one final appeal in the hope of being reunited with it before this Sunday’s All-Ireland Semi-Final. The hat, which was crafted from an Ireland Rugby jersey and a Donegal jersey, was specially made for the McCaffrey family from outside […]
Fundraiser set up to help the bereaved family of Killygordon man killed in US
By Dionne Meehan A FUNRAISER set up to support the bereaved family of a Killygordon man, who was tragically killed in the US, has raised over €140,000. Damien O’Brien, a native of Stoneybatter, died after being knocked down in Huntington Beach, California, in the early hours of Sunday morning. Advertisement Now, his wife, Michelle, their […]
