Donegal students receive prestigious scholarship


SIX North West Regional College (NWRC) students from Donegal have received a prestigious SSE Renewables Scholarship to support them in their studies. Journalism student Jonathan Magee from Stranorlar, Journalism student Jason LeMasurier from Buncrana, Media student Noel Cavanagh from Greencastle, Graphic design students Joseph Burnett from Fahan, and Shane McLaughlin from Redcastle, and Engineering student […]


Council request Google Maps change misnamed Letterkenny road


REQUESTS have been submitted to Google Maps by Donegal County Council to properly name the Old Glencar Road in Letterkenny. The road currently is wrongly named as the Grange Road. The name was coined in error by Google Maps a number of years ago, but much to the annoyance of locals, it has stuck, so […]


Donegal has the third highest rate of jobseekers nationally


NEW analysis of CSO data shows Donegal among the counties with the highest rates of jobseekers in Ireland. Donegal recorded 66 people signing on per 1,000 working-age residents (aged 15-64), placing it third nationally after Louth and Longford, according to the National Pension Helpline study. The figures mean that around one in 15 working age […]


Planning granted for houses in Rathmullan


A LOCAL councillor has welcomed the granting of Part 8 planning for five council houses at Cosan na nIarlaí, Rathmullan. The houses comprise two one-bedrooms, two two-bedrooms and one thre-bed units. “This is another important step to meeting housing need in the Milford Electoral Area, where there are over 230+ families and individuals on the housing […]


Dash-cam footage sought following collision


Gardaí are appealing for dash-cam footage following a collision. The road traffic collision occurred on the Swilly Road in Buncrana on Wednesday, February 4 shortly before 9.30pm. Gardaí are appealing for dash-cam footage following a two-vehicle collision. Advertisement The road traffic collision occurred on the Swilly Road in Buncrana on Wednesday, February 4 shortly before […]


Donegal pupils scoop two prizes at prestigious film awards


By Éabha Nic Ailín A Donegal primary school has scooped two awards at the 20th Annual FÍS Film Awards. St Garvan’s National School, Drumhalla, Rathmullan, attended the national awards ceremony which was held at The Helix, DCU, Dublin yesterday. Advertisement The school’s student-produced film Silent Movie Magic achieved remarkable success, winning both Outstanding Achievement in […]


Gardaí warn of parking restrictions ahead of Donegal game this weekend


PEOPLE attending this weekend’s Donegal v Mayo game at O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny are being advised of parking restrictions. The Allianz National Football League (Round 3) Donegal v Mayo game will take place on Sunday. Throw in is at 1.45pm. Parking at O’ Donnell Park will be limited to those attending with relevant passes. The […]


Freezing temperatures forecast overnight in Donegal


With another night of cold temperatures up ahead, Donegal County Council say their gritting service will be in operation this evening and again tomorrow morning. Routes will be treated by the council’s gritting service from 6pm on Friday and also from 6am on Saturday. According to Met Éireann, it is going to be very cold […]


Pat the Cope welcomes new Social Housing Development in Falcarragh


DONEGAL County Council has granted planning permission for a significant new social housing development at Church Road, Falcarragh. The approved plans, which were lodged by applicants McHugh Bros, represents a major investment in local housing provision and will deliver a mix of high‑quality homes designed to meet the needs of families and community members in […]