DONEGAL businessman Peter Casey has lodged a planning application to Donegal County Council for the construction of 24 high specification, two bedroom apartments for social housing on the site of the former Ludden House in Buncrana. This transformative development comes at a pivotal time, as the Government faces increasing pressure to tackle the national housing crisis, […]
Weather: Mix of sunny spells and scattered showers
THERE will be sunny spells and scattered showers this morning, some of them heavy. Showers will become increasingly isolated this afternoon. Highest temperatures of 15 to 19 degrees with moderate to fresh winds, decreasing light to moderate later in the day. Advertisement Tonight will be dry with variable cloud and clear spells. Lowest temperatures of […]
Water restrictions for Milford, Kerrykeel and Ramelton
Uisce Éireann has announced an extension of the Water Conservation Order on the Milford Regional Public Water Supply. The order will now remain in effect for an additional six weeks, until Tuesday, September 16, and only applies to customers supplied by the public water supply in Milford, Kerrykeel, Ramelton, and not the rest of the […]
Donegal teenagers earmarked as future leaders
SIX young people from Donegal were among more than 300 teenagers who took part in Foróige’s Leadership for Life Youth Conference at Maynooth University last week. The programme brought together young leaders from across Ireland and the US to connect, grow and learn from each other. “Leadership isn’t about being in charge – it’s about […]
Tourism boost as hotel opens again
By Róise Collins AFTER three years of being closed to the public, the Nesbitt Arms Hotel in Ardara has officially reopened its doors for the summer season. The 49-bedroom hotel had been closed to tourists since August 2022, after securing a government contract to accommodate Ukrainians fleeing the war. Now though, with a decrease in […]
Help on hand in Donegal for those impacted by storm
Donegal County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team have been monitoring the weather today and will continue to monitor all local conditions as Storm Floris progresses. Donegal County Council can be contacted during normal business hours on 074 91 53900. In the event of an out-of-hours emergency the council’s Road Service/Housing Department can be contacted on […]
Ellie Ward chosen as the new Mary from Dungloe
Dungloe’s own Ellie Ward was tonight chosen as the 2025 Mary from Dungloe. Ellie did her home area proud by winning the prestigious competition. Fifteen young women took part in the contest and the crowning cabaret at Rosses Community School this evening was presented by Daniel O’Donnell. Advertisement Ellie, a student in Letterkenny, will hold […]
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after man sustains serious injuries in Kerrykeel collision
GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses after a man (40s) was seriously injured in a two vehicle collision in Kerrykeel yesterday. Shortly after 10:45 am, gardaí and emergency services responded to a two-car collision on the R246 at Main Street, Kerrykeel. The driver of one of the cars involved, a man in his 40s, was taken […]
Road closure following serious collision in Kerrykeel
A ROAD closure is in place at Main Street, Kerrykeel following a serious road traffic collision this morning. Diversions are in place. Gardaí have urged the public to take an alternative route if possible.
Woman dies after swimming tragedy off Donegal coast
A woman in her 50s has died after getting into difficulty while swimming off the coast of Glencolmcille. Gardaí were alerted to the incident just after 7pm last night after the woman was taken from the water. She was airlifted to Sligo University Hospital where she was subsequently pronounced dead. Advertisement Gardai said a post-mortem […]