STUDENTS in Donegal will receive their Junior Cert results this morning. The results will be made available to schools from 9am through SEC Schools Portal.
Road works ongoing at Cashelshanaghan
MOTORISTS are advised to allow extra time for their journey as surfacing works are taking place on the R245 at Cashelshanaghan. Traffic control will be in operation from today, Wednesday until Friday, October 11.
Weather: Breezy day with sunny spells
TODAY will be fresh and breezy with sunny spells and occasional showers. The best of the sunshine is expected in the afternoon and early evening. Maximum temperatures of 10 to 13 degrees in brisk northerly winds. Advertisement Tonight will be cold and dry in many areas with clear spells but there is the chance of […]
Donegal ranks second best county to run a small business
DONEGAL has ranked second best county in the country to operate a small business, according to a new study. Experts from Baldwin Digital analysed the latest data from the Central Statistics Office on enterprises with under 50 employees in 26 of Ireland’s counties. The six counties of Northern Ireland were not included in the study. Each […]
Urgent clarification sought as Council accused of secretly altering defective concrete block applications
Sinn Féin has called for urgent clarification following allegations that Donegal County Council “secretly altered” more than 20 defective concrete block remediation applications. The claims were published this morning by the website The Ditch, sparking concerns about the integrity of the process designed to assist homeowners affected by defective concrete blocks. The allegations suggest that […]
Searches for missing Ramelton man to recommence this afternoon
SEARCHES will recommence for missing Ramelton man Paul Buchanan later this afternoon. Mr Buchanan (50s), who operates an accounting practice in Letterkenny, failed to return after he set off from Machaire Gathlán pier in Gaoth Dobhair at around 5pm on Thursday evening, October 3. A massive sea search has been ongoing since the alarm was […]
Strabane murder victim named as Donegal man Kyle McDermott
A YOUNG man who was murdered following an altercation in the Strabane area on Sunday night has been named locally as Kyle McDermott. Mr McDermott (24), from Burt, was assaulted outside his home in the Victoria Road area of Ballymagorry. He sustained serious injuries following the attack, including a serious head injury. Advertisement The Police […]
Senator Bradley and Minister Humphreys join forces to boost Donegal communities
Senator Nikki Bradley has announced a significant funding boost of €750,000 to develop key sports and community facilities across Donegal. This is part of a broader €11.4 million investment nationwide under the CLÁR Programme, aimed at supporting rural areas. Bradley, who worked closely with Minister Heather Humphreys on this initiative, stated: “When I met Minister […]
Donegal sets the pace in Vacant Property Refurbishment with record Grant Scheme uptake
At a special plenary housing meeting held today, Donegal County Council outlined significant progress and future plans regarding the county’s housing strategy. The meeting focused on multiple housing capital updates and specifically highlighted the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant Scheme, a key initiative that is helping to tackle vacant properties and dereliction throughout Donegal. Donegal is […]
Ardara National School extension approved to tender stage
Scoil Náisiúnta an Bhreacaigh in Ardara has been given permission to proceed to the tender stage with its plans for an extension. The school received the green light to build a special class for children with special education needs, a soft/hard play area, a sensory garden and six parking spaces under the Department of Education’s […]