By Dionne Meehan A DONEGAL County Councillor has warned that Glenveagh Castle could face permanent closure if the government doesn’t tackle current staffing issues. Recently, staffing shortages have forced the castle to close two days a week, on Mondays and Fridays. Advertisement A spokesperson for the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, which oversees […]
‘Support Donegal Animal Centre’ takes place today
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by Louise Doyle PEOPLE in Donegal are being urged to come out today in a show of solidarity to the workers and rescued animals of Donegal ISPCA Animal Rehabilitation Centre amid huge uncertainty for the future. The rehabilitation centre in Ballyare, which officially opened in June 2018, has cared for thousands of animals. Advertisement The premises is closing tomorrow and […]
‘New school building is vital’ – principal
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by Róise Collins A LETTERKENNY principal is calling for the urgent delivery of a new school building currently stalled by planning issues. Danny McFadden, of Errigal College, has said it is now vital that community and elected representatives help push it forward, amid surging enrolment numbers at the school. Advertisement In recent weeks, the school […]
Weather: Cool and breezy day ahead with heavy showers
TODAY will be cool and breezy with sunny spells and showers, some heavy with a chance of isolated thunderstorms and hail. Spot flooding is possible. Highest temperatures of 13 to 15 degrees, with moderate to fresh, gusty winds. Advertisement Tonight there will be clear spells and showers, some heavy with a chance of isolated thunderstorms. […]
People across the world celebrate #LoveDonegal Day
TODAY marks #LoveDonegal Day 2025. It’s a day for people across the globe to celebrate the much loved county and share their favourite pictures and videos of Donegal. People have taken to social media today with the hashtag Love Donegal Day to show people what the county has to offer. Advertisement Now in its sixth […]
A nod to Donegal in recent The Traitors episode
THE Traitors is taking Ireland by storm and people across the country are tuning in eagerly for each episode. Donegal viewers were pleased to see a nod to their county in one of the most recent episodes. Host Siobhan McSweeney donned a fabulous cloak, made from none other than Donegal tweed all the way from […]
Nominations open for Irish Red Cross National Volunteer Awards 2025
NOMINATIONS are now open for the Irish Red Cross National Volunteer Awards 2025. This is your chance to shine a light on some of the extraordinary volunteers of the Irish Red Cross in Donegal – to recognise the people who provide reassurance, comfort and practical support, who are by your side in times of crisis […]
Donegal farmers urged to protect water as spraying season nears end
UISCE Éireann and the National Pesticides and Drinking Water Action Group (NPDWAG) are urging pesticide users in Donegal to help protect local drinking water sources as the spraying season draws to a close. Since 2017, the number of pesticide exceedances detected in public drinking water supplies has dropped by more than 50 per cent. This […]
Weather: Mostly cloudy day with outbreaks of rain and drizzle
TODAY will be mostly cloudy at first, with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. It will brighten up through the morning and afternoon, with sunny spells and showers following. Some of the showers will be heavy, with isolated thunderstorms and hail possible. Advertisement Highs of 14 to 17 degrees with winds increasing moderate to fresh and […]
Lifford road closed following traffic collision
Lifford Road is currently closed following a road traffic collision. Gardaí are at the scene, and diversions are in place. No further details at this time.