GARDAÍ are appealing for information after the front window of a house was smashed. The incident of criminal damage occurred at An Clairin, Killygordon, this morning, November 11 between 5.30am and 6am A garda spokesperson said: “We appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to get in touch with us. If anyone observed a […]
Gleann Cholm Cille community to benefit from Uisce Éireann investment
UISCE Éireann’s determination to drive down leakage across Donegal continues apace, with improvement works getting underway in Gleann Cholm Cille. Uisce Éireann has prioritised more than 300m of old water mains for replacement which will not only give homes and businesses in the areas more confidence in their supply, but the new pipework will put […]
Weather: Very wet morning with possibility of localised flooding
THIS morning will be very wet and overcast with spells of rain, heavy at times with the possibility of localised flooding. The rain will linger through the afternoon and evening with breezes. Highest temperatures of 11 to 13 degrees. Advertisement Tonight, outbreaks of rain will linger through the evening but will gradually clear overnight with […]
Man arrested after car drove through garda checkpoint
A man has been arrested after driving at speed through a garda checkpoint in Donegal. Officers from Buncrana Roads Policing Unit & Buncrana Garda Station were operating an Operation Thor checkpoint on a rural border road in the early hours of Sunday morning when they signalled for a vehicle to stop. It failed to stop […]
Uisce Éireann crews working to restore supply to customers in Killybegs
UISCE Éireann crews are working to repair a significant burst to a water main supplying the town of Killybegs. Crews are on site and repair works are underway. Repairs are due to be complete by 6pm this evening (Monday). Typically, it takes two to three hours following repairs for normal supply to restore to all […]
Letterkenny businesses celebrated at big awards event
THE Letterkenny Chamber Business Awards held on Friday night at the Mount Errigal Hotel, brought together a full house of businesses and community leaders from across Donegal in a dazzling celebration of enterprise, growth, and resilience. This year’s awards, held in partnership with EirGrid, honoured outstanding business achievements across 14 award categories, showcasing the vibrant […]
Dublin law firm Matheson announce appointment of Donegal’s Marie McGinley
Dublin-based law firm Matheson LLP has announced that Gaoth Dobhair native, Marie McGinley, has joined the company as a partner in its Technology and Innovation Group. A recognised leader in the technology and data protection sector, Marie’s expertise is in technology regulation, including AI, outsourcing, commercial contracts, information law, and data protection. She also brings […]
‘Madness to be starting more road works before Christmas’
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By Chris Ashmore A LOCAL councillor has described the on-going Active Travel works for cycle lanes and new pedestrian pathways in Letterkenny as “crazy” and has repeated his call for them to be deferred to after Christmas. Cllr. Donal ‘Mandy’ Kelly’s comments come as new Active Travel works between Ballyraine Roundabout and the Creameries Roundabout […]
Weather: Mostly cloudy today with scattered showers
TODAY will start off mostly cloudy and misty across the county. Rain will gradually clear to the north by early afternoon. Bright or sunny spells and scattered showers will follow for the rest of the day. Advertisement Highest temperatures of 9 to 10 degrees with light breezes. Tonight will start off mainly dry, however, persistent […]
FRESH TAKE: Keeping the light on in our communities ahead of Christmas
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You might have just managed to pack away the Halloween decorations for another year and already there’s places getting ready to switch on their Christmas lights. Like it or loathe it, the countdown to Christmas is starting earlier and with it the undeniable pressure to spend. For many households across Donegal, this Christmas will come […]