Cara House to host event for families impacted by defective blocks crisis


Cara House Family Resource Centre, in partnership with Donegal Local Development CLG (DLDC), is hosting a special evening dedicated to offering practical support and emotional care to families impacted by the ongoing defective concrete blocks crisis. Recognising the emotional and psychological toll the crisis has taken on families across the community, the event will focus […]

Spend on policing Donegal International Rally revealed


by Louise Doyle AN Garda Síochána spent almost €800,000 policing the Donegal International Rally in a three-year period, we can reveal. Figures released to this newspaper through a request under the Freedom of Information Act show that the amount of money spent on policing and resourcing rally events from 2022 to 2024 has steadily increased. Advertisement A total of €793,625 […]

Pride fundraiser relocated following objections


By Róise Collins A DONEGAL County Councillor has underlined the importance of supporting local Pride events after objections forced a last-minute change of venue for a Letterkenny Pride fundraiser scheduled for yesterday afternoon. Cllr Declan Meehan, a long-time supporter of Letterkenny Pride, emphasised the importance of maintaining Pride events in the town. Advertisement “It’s so […]

Weather: Mostly cloudy day with outbreaks of rain and drizzle 


THIS morning there will be some brighter intervals, but overall it will be mostly cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. It will become drier and brighter later. Highest temperatures of 17 to 22 degrees with light to moderate winds. Advertisement Tonight will become largely dry with clear spells. Isolated showers with some fog patches […]

Government putting Donegal ‘front and centre’ of rural regeneration – McConalogue


DONEGAL Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue says Donegal is being prioritised under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund. He was speaking at the official opening of the Killybegs 2040 – Town Centre Regeneration Project, which he performed along with the Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Niamh Kennedy. “The Government is putting Donegal front and […]

Burst water main causing traffic delays in Letterkenny


MOTORISTS should be advised of heavy traffic in and around the Ballyraine area of Letterkenny this lunchtime. Traffic delays have been prompted by a burst water main on the Ramelton Road close to the Pin Tavern premises. There are long tail-backs approaching the town at Magherennan and on Middle Road coming from the Kiltoy Roundabout. […]

Young man ordered to make charitable donation after rally incident


A YOUNG MAN who was before Letterkenny District Court on Monday charged with being abusive to nightclub door staff and gardaí during rally weekend has been ordered to make a donation to charity. Christopher Cremin was charged with being intoxicated and using threatening and abusive language following the incident at Lower Main Street, Letterkenny, in the early hours of Sunday, […]

Man in court on theft charges had 95 previous convictions


A MAN has been jailed for seven months after being charged with various theft offences. Falcarragh District Court heard that Brian Ward, 32 Silver Hill, Bundoran, who appeared by video link from Castlerea Prison where he has been in custody, has 95 previous convictions, mainly for theft and public order offences. Providing details of the […]

Preschool closure will have a ‘ripple effect’


By Louise Doyle A PRESCHOOL owner who had to close the doors of her service after nearly two decades because the building it operated out of is being sold, has said more strain will now be put on a sector already under pressure. Tanya Roberts Browne was the very proud owner of Rainbows Preschool in Carrigart, which was a […]