TODAY will be mostly dry with sunny spells. There will be a chance of isolated light showers. Highest temperatures of 13 to 15 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will remain dry with clear spells. Lowest temperatures generally ranging from 5 to 7 degrees.
Budget 2025: Key measures to address cost of living crisis
The Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine has welcomed today’s budget announcement, highlighting the Government’s €8.3 billion package of extra spending and tax cuts aimed at easing the cost of living. Minister Charlie McConalogue emphasised that Budget 2025 is heavily focused on addressing the ongoing financial pressures faced by Irish households. Here are the […]
Opry le Daniel returns to TG4 tonight with a star-studded line-up
THE wait is finally over for fans of country music, as TG4’s beloved concert series, Opry le Daniel, returns to our screens tonight. Presented by none other than Donegal’s very own Daniel O’Donnell, this year’s series, Opry le Daniel ar Thuras, promises to be bigger and better, celebrating the best of Irish and international country […]
Community meeting called to protect beloved Ballyraine Oak Tree
A campaign to save a 90-year-old Sessile Oak tree in Ballyraine, Letterkenny, is gaining traction, with a key meeting organised to raise awareness and gather support. The historic tree, which has stood as a local landmark for nearly a century, faces removal due to planned development in the area. Local resident Pauric Shevlin has launched […]
Budget 2025 to be presented this afternoon
THE Budget for 2025 will be announced this afternoon. This budget is said to be one of the biggest budgets in the history of the State. This is Jack Chambers’ first budget as Finance Minister and the last of this coalition. Advertisement Minister Chambers will speak at 1pm while the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development […]
Uisce Éireann advises of planned outage for customers in Manorcunningham
Uisce Éireann is carrying out essential works to the water network in Manorcunningham on Wednesday, October 2. To facilitate these works, a water outage is necessary. The essential works are being carried out as part of Uisce Éireann’s Leakage Reduction Programme and will strengthen the water supply network in Manorcunningham by reducing leakage and improving […]
Weather: Dry day with long sunny spells
THIS morning, any overnight patches of mist or drizzle will clear leaving a mostly dry day with long sunny spells. Highest temperatures ranging from 12 to 15 degrees in moderate to fresh northerly winds. Tonight will be mainly dry with long, clear spells and patchy cloud cover. Advertisement However, some mist or fog patches may […]
From cowshed to craft haven: The Byre at Biddy’s welcomes a new era celebrating Donegal’s finest
By Tara McCormack NESTLED within the breath-taking Bluestack Mountains in the heart of Barnesmore Gap the iconic Biddy’s O’Barnes has long been a beloved part of the local community. With its rich history spanning over 150 years, this legendary inn has now expanded its horizons with the launch of ‘The Byre at Biddy’s’, marking an exciting […]
Donegal people asked to share memories and photographs for Scotland exhibition
A UNIQUE opportunity is being offered to families and individuals from County Donegal who have a connection with Scotland. Donegal County Council is working on a major exhibition to capture and celebrate the working experiences of Donegal people in Scotland between 1940 and 1990. The council is seeking photographs, stories, and memories to include in […]
Donegal Council retains 15% LPT rate after heated debate
At a recent meeting of the Donegal County Council, members debated the future of the Local Property Tax (LPT) rate, which has been set at 15% above the baseline since 2020. The council faced three proposals: to maintain the current 15% increase, reduce it by 15%, or return it to the baseline. The first proposal, […]