THE funeral of the man who collapsed and died while climbing Errigal Mountain takes place tomorrow. Carl Henderson (48) from Moira in Armagh and formerly of Ingleby Barwick, England, died on Saturday afternoon when he became unwell while trekking Errigal Mountain. Emergency services including the National Ambulance Service, the Coast Guard’s Rescue 118 helicopter and Donegal Mountain Rescue […]
Weather: Cloudy start to the day
THIS morning will be generally cloudy with occasional rain and drizzle along with some mist patches, turning sunnier through the afternoon. Highest temperatures of 13 to 17 degrees in mostly light, occasionally moderate, northerly breezes. Tonight will be dry with clear spells. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 3 to 8 degrees in light, northerly breezes.
Guided historical walks organised for May Bank Holiday
THE annual historical Tullach Beaglaoich Walking Weekend, organised by Cumann Staire agus Seanchais Chloich Cheannfhaola, takes place this Saturday and Sunday, May 3 and 4. The first Tullaghbegley Walk, from Gaoth Dobhair to Tullaghbegley in the parish of Cloughaneely, took place in 1992 and has been held every year since. In 2013, the event expanded […]
Orange fire warning as hot weather takes hold
THE Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued a Fire Danger Notice, Condition Orange, for all areas where hazardous fuels such as gorse, heather, dried grasses, and other vegetation exist. The notice is in effect until midday on Tuesday, May 6. Donegal County Council wishes to appeal to landowners and members of the […]
Rising rat and mouse activity reported in north west
Rentokil sees double-digit increases in pest callouts in first three months of this year
Renowned Donegal journalist is recipient of ATU Alumni Award
ATLANTIC Technological University (ATU) was proud to recognise Pat McArt, renowned journalist, author, and former Editor of the Derry Journal, as one of the recipients of its inaugural ATU Alumni Awards. Pat McArt received the Alumni Award in Design, Education and Humanities, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to Irish journalism and public life. With a […]
Launch of the North West Digital Employment Pathways Training Hub (NW DEPTH)
The official launch of the NW DEPTH initiative took place at the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) campus in Letterkenny yesterday. This project – supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) – will be led by Atlantic Technological University in partnership with Ulster University, North West Regional College, and Donegal […]
Weather: Warm and sunny day with highs of 23 degrees
TODAY will be warm and mainly sunny, with hazy sunshine for a time in places. Some showers are possible during the afternoon and evening, and a few could be heavy with the chance of isolated thunderstorms. However, the showers will be hit and miss, with many areas escaping. Advertisement Highest temperatures of 19 to 23 […]
Local Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada student wins major prize
Sean Boyle, a fifth year student from Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada, was announced today as the winner of the Senior Individual Prize at the 2025 AIB Future Sparks School Impact Awards, winning €500. Sean Boyle, the winning student, was recognised for his project, Guide to First Aid: A Community Care Handbook. Sean Boyle’s heartfelt guide aims […]
20 Air Ambulance missions carried out in Donegal last year
DONEGAL Senator Nikki Bradley has emphasised the crucial role of the Emergency Aeromedical Service (EAS), which carried out 20 missions in the county last year. The Air Ambulance responds to a wide variety of critical incidents across Ireland. Missions frequently involve significant trauma resulting from falls, road traffic collisions as well as medical emergencies. Advertisement The […]