WEATHER: Dry day ahead with sunny spells 


THIS morning will be mainly dry with a few sunny spells. Becoming cloudier this afternoon, rain will spread into the county later. Highest temperatures of 14 to 16 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be wet and breezy with rain becoming widespread, turning heavy at times. Moderate to fresh winds developing with lowest temperatures of 7 to […]

Two injured after fire breaks out at Letterkenny property 


TWO people were injured after a fire broke out at a property in Letterkenny last night. Gardaí assisted emergency services at the scene shortly before 10pm on Tuesday, October 22. A garda spokesperson said: “Two people were treated by ambulance personnel at the scene for non-life-threatening injury. Advertisement “Enquiries are ongoing.”  

Weather: Cloudy day ahead 


THIS morning will be largely dry. Some early spells of sunshine will be limited as more cloud build later in the day. Highest temperatures of 12 to 14 degrees. Advertisement This evening will be cloudy and mild. A few spots of mist and drizzle will develop later in the night but most areas will remain […]

Don’t mess with Errigal College’s TY class – they are Jiu Jitsu experts


by Evelyn Cullen LAST Tuesday, Errigal College’s Transition Year class levelled up their self-defence skills by taking part in a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training camp at the Rilion Gracie Ireland (RGI) training centre on the Cullion Road. The class of 48 girls and boys were put through their paces in a two-hour session by Professor Brian ‘Barney’ […]

Donegal journalist enjoys IMRO win


By Paul McElwee THE counties of Donegal and Tyrone have a reason to celebrate after a journalist from the area picked up a prestigious award for his work. Barry Whyte, Chief Reporter with Dublin-based radio station Newstalk, was the recipient of an Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO) Award for his ‘on the ground’ coverage of […]

Plans for the reuse of Letterkenny’s former courthouse to be revealed


THE public are being urged to attend a drop-in event this week to hear more about the plans of the reuse of the former Courthouse in Letterkenny as an exciting tourist attraction. The drop-in event takes place in the old Courthouse, Letterkenny via the entrance on Justice Walsh Road, on Thursday, October 24, between 3pm and […]

Bed and breakfast go-ahead for former Dungloe bank


by Louise Doyle THE former Bank of Ireland building in Dungloe is set to be turned into a bed and breakfast. Applicant Eighter Properties Ltd lodged plans with Donegal County Council in July of this year seeking permission for the change of use of a bank/financial institution to a bed and breakfast and café. Advertisement […]

Donegal natives to feature in new RTÉ series na Féilte


DONEGAL natives are set to feature in a new four-part series exploring the four indigenous Irish festivals on RTÉ One next week. The show, which will air on October 28, will explore the symbolism and mythology central to Samhain, Imbolg, Bealtaine and Lúnasa. These festivals have been celebrated for millennia in Ireland and this series […]

Public meeting on Palestine


By Evelyn Cullen HUNDREDS of people are expected to turn out on Thursday evening in Annagry to hear the Palestinian Ambassador to Ireland, Dr. Jilan Wahba Abadalmajid, speak at a public meeting. The ambassador was invited by Independent councillor Michéal Choilm mac Giolla Easbaig who said the event is “hugely important for us as a community […]