ROAD-USERS in Donegal are being advised to expect difficult driving conditions with a Status Yellow fog warning issued for the county later tonight. Donegal is among several counties affected by the moderate weather warning which will be valid from 9pm on Sunday until 11am on Monday. Met Eireann said the potential impacts of the warning […]
The Way We Were: Donegal stories from 1976 and 2001
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Tess McNulty delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear November 6, 1976 FIRST TRAFFIC WARDENS BEGIN Advertisement LETTERKENNY’S first two traffic wardens are now working at points near Scoil Cholmcille at the Convent Road junction and at the junction in front of Scoil Mhuire gan Smál. The weather in […]
Donegal construction company named Contractor of the Year
McCallion Group, the Donegal construction company, is celebrating 25 years in business in style after being named Contractor of the Year – SME at the 2026 Irish Construction Industry Awards. Founded in 2001 by Shay McCallion, the company delivers major projects throughout the island of Ireland and operates in commercial, residential, healthcare, civil engineering and […]
In pics: Glitz and glam at the Letterkenny Chamber Business Awards
THERE was plenty of style at the Letterkenny Chamber Business Awards in the Clanree Hotel in Letterkenny last night. See photos of some of the winners and attendees here. Photos by Clive Wasson.
Sod turned on new development at An Chúirt Ghlas, Milford
THE sod has been turned on a brand new social housing development in Milford. The scheme at An Chúirt Ghlas, Rossgarrow comprises two one-bedroom apartments and ten two-bedroom apartments. Donegal County Council say the development will provide modern, high-quality accommodation to help address housing demand within the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District. Advertisement The Mayor of the […]
Brendan McGloin’s final high cross unveiled in Oregon
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MODELLED on Sligo’s 10th-century Drumcliffe high cross, the final sculpture of Brendan McGloin was unveiled in Oregon this month, at the end of an epic voyage, writes Tracy Dawn Thorndike. It is the second of his high crosses to find its final resting place in Oregon. The first, a replica of the Clonmacnoise Cross of […]
FRESH TAKE: Poor roads do little to help our chances of passing the NCT
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By Sabrina Sweeney ANOTHER month, another rise in the number of cars failing the NCT in Donegal. Of the 5,450 cars tested in October, 2,961 failed, including 417 with defects considered dangerous. Advertisement More than half failed at each of the four test centres, while in Derrybeg, the pass rate fell from 55 per cent […]
Almost €350,000 in funding for community projects in Donegal
SIXTEEN community projects in Donegal are to benefit from grant support under the Government’s Community Centre Investment Fund. Details of funding were announced by Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD on Friday. The funding will support a wide range of improvement works including energy efficiency upgrades, accessibility improvements, community […]
Taoiseach urged to intervene over transfer of Ballyconnell Estate
TAOISEACH Micheál Martin has been urged to intervene amid ongoing delays in the proposed transfer of Ballyconnell Estate in Falcarragh. The proposed transfer from Údarás na Gaeltachta to Donegal County Council, has been under discussion since 2018. And Donegal TD Charles Ward said the transfer is now long overdue. Advertisement ‘Eight years later, despite continuous […]
