The heartbroken partner of a man left fighting for his life following a brutal attack in his Lifford home on Monday has appealed for information to help find his attackers. Charlotte Gallen took to her own Facebook to make the heartfelt appeal. “I just want to put out an appeal for information regarding the attempted […]
Status Orange warning in place until 4pm
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ESB have said that some 90 per cent of customers across Donegal were without power for a time this afternoon.
Two men arrested over Lifford attack released
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Two men arrested in connection with an assault on two men at a house in Lifford on Monday night have been released without charge. They were detained by the PSNI in Derry and questioned about the attack on the men. One man, aged in his 20s, was airlifted to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast, […]
Donegal Airport closed for duration of Status Red alert
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Donnegal Airport has advised that in the interest of staff safety, the aiport will be closed for the duration of the Status Red weather alert. The current time frame for this is up until 2pm today. Passengers are urged to check directy with their airline in relation to their flight status, as there will be […]
Fallen tree causes serious collision in Lifford
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A serious traffic collision has occurred at the Ballinlecky to Lifford Road as the result of a fallen tree. The road is closed and will remained so for some time. Gardaí are appealing to the public not to travel this morning unless it is absolutley necessary.
Weather: Destructive and damaging gusts forecasted for Donegal
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STORM Eowyn will continue to bring gale to storm force winds this morning and early afternoon, with destruction and damaging gusts. Violent storm force to hurricane force winds will occur for a time in some coastal parts. The winds will start to moderate a little later in the afternoon, but it’ll still be windy into […]
McConalogue loses his place in newly formed cabinet
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DONEGAL TD Charlie McConalogue has not been included in Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s new cabinet. The Fianna Fail TD is the only minister to be demoted from the cabinet as the new Taoiseach ran the changes. McConalogue – the outgoing Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine – must now wait to see if he will […]
Cara House expand services following successful volunteer recruitment drive
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LETTERKENNY’S Cara House Family Resource Centre is expanding the availability of its Befriending Service, following the overwhelming success of a recent volunteer recruitment drive. The Befriending Service, a cornerstone of Cara House’s mission to foster community connection and support, pairs volunteers with individuals in need of companionship, particularly those who may feel isolated or vulnerable. […]
STORM ÉOWYN: HSE services and appointments to be cancelled
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HSE West and North West has this afternoon issued a statement advising that the Red weather warning in place for tomorrow will significantly disrupt HSE Services. The red weather warning will impact the entire region. During red warnings, people should stay indoors, avoid unnecessary travel, and take action to protect themselves and their properties. “As a […]
Donegal recorded highest number of calls to emergency medical response charity in 2024
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by Louise Doyle DONEGAL recorded the highest number of calls to Ireland’s leading volunteer emergency medical response charity last year. ‘Critical’ has said it received the highest number of calls in 2024 from Donegal, with volunteers responding to 230 calls, followed by Waterford with 187 calls, Cork with 159 calls and Tipperary with 119 calls. Advertisement […]