TODAY will be mostly dry with areas of cloud and some sunny spells. A few showers may develop during the day but they will be few and far between. Towards evening, it will become overcast. Advertisement Maximum temperatures of 18 to 20 degrees. Tonight, there will be patchy rain along with areas of mist and […]
Weather: Largely cloudy day with a few showers
TODAY will start off largely cloudy with a few showers in the morning. Sunny spells will develop later this afternoon as showers clear. Highest temperatures of 16 to 18 degrees with a light to moderate north-westerly breeze. Advertisement Tonight will be dry with variable cloud. Lowest temperatures of 8 to 12 degrees in a light […]
Donegal County Council give homecoming update
Donegal County Council in conjunction with the Four Masters GAA and the Donegal County Board have announced that a homecoming event has been arranged for the Donegal Senior Football Team after the All-Ireland Senior Football final. The homecoming event will take place at the Pier Carpark in Donegal Town on Monday, July 28. To facilitate […]
Pettigo church ransacked in burglary
GARDAÍ are appealing for information in relation to a burglary that occurred at St. Mary’s Church on the Main Street in Pettigo on Thursday, July 17 between 9am and 4pm. “The door to the Sacristy was forced open and entry was gained. The Sacristy was ransacked but nothing is believed to have been stolen,” a […]
Councillor Tomás-Seán Devine appointed Chair of the DCB Committee
THE 100% Redress Party have confirmed that Councillor Tomás-Sean Devine has been appointed Chair of the Defective Concrete Blocks (DCB) Committee following a meeting that took place Monday, July 21. Councillor Devine takes up the role with immediate effect and has expressed his determination to drive improvements to the redress process for homeowners impacted by defective […]
Weather: Dry day with sunny spells
TODAY will be a dry day for most with isolated showers. There will be a fair amount of cloud around, though some bright or sunny spells will develop at times too. Highest temperatures of 15 to 19 degrees with a light to moderate west to northwest breeze. Advertisement Tonight, showers will continue to become more […]
M1 toll fees should be scrapped for final, says senator
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DONEGAL Senator Manus Boyle has called for the M1 toll fees to be scrapped on the day of the All- Ireland Gaelic football final, writes Aoife Doherty. Addressing the Dáil, Senator Boyle said Donegal supporters heading to Croke Park will already be under enough financial pressure without having to face toll fees on the journey. […]
Donegal patients struggling to access cross-border healthcare scheme – Deputy Ward
A DONEGAL TD has highlighted issues with the Cross-Border Directive Scheme for Donegal constituents availing of dental treatments. Deputy Charles Ward said that many children in Donegal are forced to go across the border to access essential dental treatment. “This is not for cosmetic procedures, Minister, but for essential treatments, and many families are not […]
Car owners urged to step up security
GARDAÍ are calling on all car owners to step up security measures in the wake of two break-ins last weekend. A car had been parked in the car park at Dunree beach on Saturday, July 12 between 4.15pm and 7pm. When the owner returned she discovered that the front passenger window had been smashed. Advertisement […]
Green light for Milford nursing home extension
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by Louise Doyle A NURSING home in Milford has been given the green light for a two-storey extension. Proposals were lodged with Donegal County Council in December 2024 by applicant Philip O’Donnell on behalf of Áras Uí Dhomhnaill for the extension to provide an additional 25 en-suite bedrooms with ancillary spaces. Advertisement The proposed plans further […]