Consultation process opens on courthouse


DONEGAL County Council has opened a consultation process on the proposed development of the old Courthouse building in Letterkenny, as an exciting tourist attraction and as a great asset for the community. The plans for the project are now available for public consultation through the Part 8 planning consent process and the public are invited […]

Weather: Today will be dry and sunny


TODAY will be dry and sunny. The sunshine will be hazy at times. This afternoon will be breezy with highs of 12 to 17 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be dry and clear, with lowest temperatures of 5 to 7 degrees.  

Adolescence actress has Donegal roots


NETFLIX actress Erin Doherty who plays a clinical psychologist in chilling crime story ‘Adolescence’ has Donegal roots. Adolescence has been confirmed as the most-watched limited series and UK title ever in the first two weeks of its airing, having already amassed 66.3 million views. One of the show’s biggest stars is Erin Doherty, who plays Briony Ariston, a […]

Photographer to hold ‘A Day In The Life’ exhibition


DONEGAL Public Participation Network together with Cara House Family Resource Centre proudly present ‘A Day in the Life – Donegal’, a remarkable photographic exhibition by renowned local photographer Joe Boland. This collection provides a powerful and heartfelt view into County Donegal while presenting its people and landscapes with genuine warmth. Through his sharp storytelling vision […]

Danny Gallagher to be laid to rest on Wednesday 


THE victim of Donegal’s latest road traffic collision will be laid to rest on Wednesday. Danny Gallagher, of the Glebe, Downings was pronounced dead at the scene of the single-vehicle collision which occurred on the R245 at Carrigart at around 1pm on Saturday afternoon. Mr Gallagher’s remains will be removed from the Eternal Chapel of […]

Families to stage Dáil sleep out for Little Angels places


NINE Donegal families will join an overnight protest at the gates of Dáil Éireann on Wednesday in their continued fight for special school places for their children. The move is the latest bid by parents whose children have been unable to get places at Little Angels Special School in Letterkenny due to a lack of […]

Oral hearing requested as part of Creeslough redevelopment appeal


By Róise Collins AN oral hearing has been requested as part of an appeal lodged with An Bord Pleanála against the proposed redevelopment of the site of the Creeslough explosion. The request was submitted by Belfast based solicitor, Darragh Mackin of Phoenix Law, who represents a number of the bereaved family members of the deceased victims. Advertisement […]

Large crowd attends Palestine rally in Letterkenny


By Róise Collins A large crowd gathered in Letterkenny on Saturday afternoon for a rally in response to Israel’s breaking of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza. A sea of Palestinian flags marched from the hospital to An Grianán Theatre, where participants flooded the forecourt. Advertisement There, Cllr Declan Meehan delivered a rousing speech on behalf […]

Muckish Road closed for repairs today and tomorrow


The R256 Muckish Road (Ballyboe Mountain) is closed today and tomorrow for essential repairs between Falcarragh and the back of Errigal Road. The road will be closed between 9am and 5pm today and between the hours of 8am and 5pm tomorrow, Tuesday. Some traffic delays may be experienced outside these times also. Advertisement The designated […]