Derry-Dublin route to be reinstated by third quarter of 2026


CONFIRMATION that the Public Service Obligation (PSO) air service between City of Derry Airport and Dublin Airport will be up and running by the third quarter of 2026 by the Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien, has been described by Donegal Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, as an extremely positive development. Speaking after a meeting yesterday […]


Weather: Temperatures to soar today 


TODAY will be warm and sunny with good spells of sunshine. Highest temperatures of 25 to 29 degrees in light breezes. Tonight will be mostly dry and clear with some isolated showers possible. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 14 to 18 degrees in light or variable breezes.  


Man found in shed with long bladed knife jailed


A MAN found in a garden shed of a house in Killygordon with a long bladed knife has been jailed. Ryan Campbell (25) was charged with trespassing with a knife, weapon of offence or other article at Forest Park, Killygordon, on December 8, 2024. Campbell, with an address on court papers of 8 Gleann NaGreine, […]


THIRD DEGREE: New film looks behind closed doors in a crumbling home 


In this week’s Third Degree column, Niall Duffy, Managing Director of Keltik Elk Films talks to Paul Bradley about his film on the defective concrete crisis Hi Niall, thank you for taking this interview. I presume you’re still busy promoting your film Galar? Hi Paul, thanks for the opportunity. Things are going really well. It’s […]


A visual tribute to Donegal: Mirren McFeely’s heartfelt graphic-designed fashion


YOU’VE heard of the Harry Gordon ‘Dylan’ dress? Well, move over, Bob, there’s a new kid in town! Graphic Designer and Illustrator Mirren McFeely, hailing from Letterkenny, has captivated audiences with her final year residency collection. ‘Greetings from Donegal’ was showcased at the Ulster University School of Art, Belfast, recently. A celebration of personal heritage, creativity, and […]


Donegal fiddler Hughie Gillespie the feature of special online event


WELL-KNOWN fiddler and journalist Martin McGinley will give a talk on another Donegal fiddler Hughie Gillespie (1906-1986) tonight (Thursday) at the headquarters of Na Píobairí Uilleann in Dublin. The talk, which starts at 8.30pm, can be viewed live for free at the NPU website pipers.ie through their channel NPU-TV. Hughie Gillespie is one of the […]


Entries are open for the Donegal Volunteer Photography Competition


ARE you an aspiring photographer? Or would you like to highlight the work being done by volunteers in your community? This competition could be for you. The Donegal Volunteer Photography competition is back following a highly successful run last year. Its launch took place at the Donegal County Museum on Tuesday. Advertisement The competition aims […]


Donegal gears up for another massive rally weekend


By Dionne Meehan WITH thousands set to descend on the county this weekend for the Donegal International Rally, local gardaí are focused on one priority; keeping people safe. Their message is simple, ‘keep the race in its place’. Advertisement Over the weekend, additional resources will be in place to ensure the safety of people attending […]


Donegal family seeks urgent care reform


by Louise Doyle THE family of a Gortahork man living with lung fibrosis who has to receive 24-hour home oxygen therapy have said the lack of specialist care services locally is taking its toll. Eamonn Doohan was diagnosed with the devastating life-limiting and progressive disease a year-and-a-half ago. Advertisement The 52-year-old is unable to speak because of its severity. […]


Weather: Sunny spells for Donegal as mercury is set to rise 


By Dionne Meehan THE rumours are true; the good weather is making a comeback. It’s time to pull the summer clothes out of the attic and dig out the sun cream from the back of the cupboard, as temperatures are set to hit 24 degrees in the coming days. Advertisement Starting today, Met Éireann has […]