Adult education tutor’s anger after pay deal is reneged


by Louise Doyle A DONEGAL adult education programme tutor has said he could be forced to leave the sector after an agreed contract improving pay and conditions has been reneged upon. Finn Mac Aodháin said he and others who deliver adult education programmes in Donegal have been left in ‘dire straits’ following the shock move. […]


Boil water notice issued for customers in south Donegal


FOLLOWING consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE), Uisce Éireann has issued a Boil Water Notice to protect the health of customers supplied by the Frosses Inver Public Water Supply. This notice is being issued due to mechanical issues at Frosses/Mountcharles Water Treatment Plant. All persons served by the Frosses Inver Public Water Supply and […]


Events planned to mark second anniversary of Creeslough tragedy


By Kate Heaney AS the families and friends of those who tragically died in the explosion in Creeslough two years ago mark the loss of their loved ones, Mass and a Prayer Service will be held in their memory in the coming days. Parish Priest Fr John Joe Duffy, together with the families, are holding […]


Weather: Largely dry today with sunny spells 


TODAY will be largely dry with sunny spells and a chance of isolated showers. During the evening, cloud will build from the west. Highest temperatures of 13 to 15 degrees with moderate winds. Advertisement Tonight will be mostly cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Lowest temperatures of 8 to 13 degrees.  


Minor earthquake recorded off Inishowen Coast


A small earthquake, measuring 0.9 in magnitude, was detected off the coast of Culdaff Bay in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Though too weak to be felt by residents, the tremor occurred at 1:18am on October 1st and was recorded by seismometers at St Columba’s College in Stranorlar. This mini-quake took place at a […]


A5 goahead is ‘significant breakthrough’ for Donegal


SINN Féin TDs for Donegal, Pádraig Mac Lochlainn and Pearse Doherty, have said that yesterday’s A5 construction commitment represented a significant breakthrough for Donegal. Deputies Mac Lochlainn and Doherty were responding after Sinn Féin Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd announced that the Northern Executive has approved construction of the first stretch of the A5, which will now […]


Woman arrested after €7,710 drugs seized in Milford


ONE woman has been arrested after €7,710 worth of drugs were seized in Milford earlier this week. This comes after searches were carried out as part of Operation Tara in the town on Tuesday, October 1. During the searches, gardaí seized cannabis plants, hallucinogenic mushrooms and amphetamines worth a combined total value of €7,710 along […]


Uisce Éireann urges customers in Ramelton and Milford to conserve water


UISCE Éireann is urging customers in Ramelton and Milford to conserve water and protect supply. Following an increase in water usage by households and businesses supplied in these areas and low lake levels at Milford, customers are being asked to be mindful of their usage, allow supply to catch up with demand and enable reservoirs to […]


Community meeting this evening to protect beloved Ballyraine Oak Tree


A COMMUNITY meeting will take place in Ballyraine this evening as efforts to save a 90-year-old Sessile Oak tree continue. The meeting, which will be held at the tree’s location, will kick off at 5.45pm. The historic tree, which has stood as a local landmark for nearly a century, faces removal due to planned development […]


Over 500 without electricity in Dungloe  


THERE are currently 502 people without electricity in Dungloe. The electricity outage was reported at 2.52am this morning and it is estimated to be restored by 12.45pm today. A spokesperson from ESB said: “We apologise for the loss of supply. We are currently working to repair a fault affecting your premises and will restore power […]