THIS morning will be mostly cloudy with patchy outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Rain will linger for a time in the afternoon but will tend to fizzle out by evening time. Temperatures will be rather cool. Highest temperatures of 11 to 13 degrees in moderate to fresh northwest winds. Advertisement Tonight will be mostly dry […]
Oíche Shéarlais – celebrates a memorable win with family and friends
SEAN-NÓS singing in the Donegal Gaeltacht enjoyed a good year in 2024. Among the greatest achievements so far was young Séarlas Ó Baoill from Tory Island’s historical win at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. Séarlas won the Thomas McDonagh cup for U12 singing in Irish in Wexford, a singular achievement, believed to be a first for […]
Donegal to escape worst of weather warnings but rainy days still ahead
While Donegal is set to dodge the brunt of the severe weather currently sweeping across the country, we are still in for a few damp days ahead. A series of Status Orange and Yellow rain warnings have been issued for several southern counties today and tomorrow, with Met Éireann predicting the heaviest downpours and potential […]
Local Link upgrades Letterkenny to Fanad service with new route
Local Link has announced significant improvements to its Letterkenny-Fanad service, rebranded as Route 973, which will take effect on Monday, October 7th. The newly upgraded Route 973, previously known as Route 300, will offer up to ten daily return trips between Letterkenny and Kerrykeel, operating seven days a week. Of these, six services will extend […]
Mickey Joe Harte encourages Donegal artists to shine as RTÉ opens the door for Eurovision 2025
RTÉ has announced the search to find Ireland’s next representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. The competition will take place in Basel, Switzerland, following this year’s victory by Nemo with their hit track The Code. Eurovision continues to be a global phenomenon, reaching over 160 million viewers, and provides an unparalleled platform for artists […]
Carrigans couple document Donegal Adventures on TikTok
By Rebecca Crockett FOR many of us, calendars can represent clashing schedules and impending deadlines, yet one Donegal couple has found a way to use theirs to carve out more time together. Emily and Joe Morning from Carrigans began exploring Donegal after receiving a picture calendar for Christmas filled with some of the county’s most picturesque places. […]
Easy cleaning hacks that won’t break the bank
By Tara McCormack AS AUTUMN sets in, it’s the perfect time to freshen up your home with some simple, cost-effective cleaning hacks that won’t put a dent in your wallet. Whether you’re dealing with stubborn stains or hard-to-clean surfaces, these tricks will help you keep everything spotless without much effort. Advertisement Olive oil, a kitchen […]
Judge ‘appalled’ after children used in store thefts
A 31-year-old woman has appeared in court after persuading a child to conceal a number of stolen items in a pram before the minor pushed it out of a store. Katelyn Reilly was further charged with a similar offence at another shop in Letterkenny. Addressing the case at Letterkenny District Court, Judge Éiteáin Cunningham said […]
Parenting: Children aren’t beyond the law if they are guilty of online bullying and harassment
By Louise Flanagan Handing a smartphone to a child is bound to be a daunting experience for any parent. Yes, the child will be ecstatic; there’ll be hugs and shrieks of “best parents ever!” Advertisement There will also be stern warnings about responsible use of the phone. Ground rules will be laid and the child […]
Donegal Council defends oak tree removal amid community outcry
DONEGAL County Council remains firm in its decision to remove a 90-year-old Sessile Oak tree in Ballyraine, despite appeals from local residents and environmental advocates. The tree, located between the entrances to Ballyraine Park and Orchard Grove, is set to be cut down to make way for a new cycle path as part of the […]